Welcome to Malvern Early Learning and Childcare Centre!
Malvern Early Learning and Childcare Centre is a community run early education service combining kindergarten and long day care.
Managed by parents and run by educators, we hold the children and their families at the centre of all that we do. That’s why we maintain low child to educator ratios and seek out the best staff. Being not for profit means that all fees go back into enhancing the centre and your child’s learning and play experience.
Centrally located in the heart of the Armadale and Malvern community, our programmes include Baby Nursery, Toddlers, Government funded 3 year old Kindergarten and 4 year old Kindergarten that are integrated with long day care for family convenience.
The centre opens 7:30AM to 6PM year round with minimal closures.
We would be delighted to discuss your family’s childcare and education needs, please call 9509 0739 or email our Director Carmel.
Why choose MELCC?
Caring for children in Malvern and Armadale since 1975
Small, homely, nurturing environment
Caters for a total of 35 children from babies (6 weeks) to Kindergarten
Government funded 3 and 4 year old kindergarten in addition to CCS
Long daycare/childcare with minimal closures
Onsite kitchen with in-house cook providing fresh, organic and nutritious meals and snacks
Nappies, sun hats and sunscreen included
A creative, fun, intimate and caring environment
Child led play-based philosophy - learn more
Natural play areas
Separate play areas for babies and older children
Excursions and incursions to broaden their learning experiences
Indigenous learning embedded in the daily routine
Regular communication to parents with photos through Storypark, so that special moments are recorded
Educational quality that exceeds national standards
Quality and tenure of Educators - learn more
Low child to adult ratios to allow educators to connect with individual children and base the curriculum on the children’s needs and interests
Funded 3 and 4-year-old Kindergarten program that is integrated with long day care
Summative assessments three times a year
We value and nurture long term family relationships with siblings, cousins & friends!
A family co-operative
Diverse and close-knit community centre
Community run centre that is not for profit
Opportunity for parents to participate in many ways including through the committee
We have been proudly reaffirmed as exceeding the national quality standard, October 2022.
Come on a virtual tour of Malvern Early Learning and Childcare Centre
“MELCC has been the greatest for my children, right through from the babies room, ‘toddies’ room to the excellent Kinder program. From its little Victorian cottage, the environment the wonderful staff create is one of caring, kindness and nurturing. I liked that it is a small centre allowing for a unique experience similar to one big happy family. My children have loved it, with lots of outside play when possible the exploits of their fun and exciting days can be seen on their smiling faces and remnants of ‘wombat stew’ on their clothes. My eldest is now at prep and he has ‘hit the ground running’ after receiving such wonderful foundations for learning at MELCC”
Contact us today!
We would be delighted to discuss your family’s childcare and education needs. Please call 9509 0739 or email us.
Babies Room
Crawl or walk towards the MELCC babies room where trusted partnerships with families are highly valued to create a strong environment for growth and a small group of children allows us to provide the very best nurture and care.
Toddler Room
The toddler room encourages children to become more independent and focuses on each unique child's strengths to have fun and grow! There’s always something engaging and self-confidence building happening in toddys!
3 Year Old Kinder
Our three year old funded kinder is integrated with long day care and provides a nurturing, play-based learning environment, with focus on communication, agency, confidence and friendships.
4 Year Old Kinder
Our Government funded four year old kinder program supports your child's growth and prepares them for the Prep transition while also providing long day care, giving families the best of both worlds.
We would be delighted to discuss your family’s childcare and education needs, please call 9509 0739 or email our Director Carmel.
