{"id":331,"date":"2024-10-14T10:06:14","date_gmt":"2024-10-14T00:06:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casabambini.com.au\/?page_id=331"},"modified":"2026-04-15T23:46:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T13:46:27","slug":"childcare-essendon","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.casabambini.com.au\/our-centres\/childcare-essendon","title":{"rendered":"Childcare Essendon"},"content":{"rendered":"    <section id=\"g8-centre-banner_0_670c5c72a1c2f\" class=\"g8-centre-banner has-availability primary  \">\n        <div class=\"g8-container\">\n            <div class=\"g8-row\">\n                <div class=\"g8-col\">\n                    <div class=\"g8-centre-banner__container g8-block-container\">\n                        <div class=\"g8-centre-banner__inner-container--images\">\n                                                            <div class=\"g8-centre-banner__main-slides swiper\">\n                                    <div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n                 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width=\"179\" height=\"100\" \/>\n                                                    <\/picture>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                                                            <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"g8-centre-banner__inner-container--content\">\n                            <div class=\"g8-centre-banner__title-container\">\n                                <h1 class=\"g8-centre-banner__title\">Casa Bambini Essendon<\/h1>\n                                                                                                    <style>\n                                        :root {\n                                            --availability-color: #5FB529;\n                                            --availability-color--light: #bfe1a9;\n                                   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href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&#038;query=259+-+261+Buckley+Street+Essendon+VIC+3040\" target=\"_blank\">\n                                                                                                <i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-map-point\"><\/i>                                                <span>259 &#8211; 261 Buckley Street Essendon VIC 3040<\/span>\n                                                                                            <\/a>\n                                                                                                                                                                                                            <a class=\"g8-centre-banner__link\" href=\"tel:1800 517 029\" target=\"_self\">\n                                                                                                <i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-phone-rounded\"><\/i>                                                <span>1800 517 029<\/span>\n               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                                             <i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-clock-circle\"><\/i>                                                <span>Operational Hours:<\/span>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                                                                                                            <div class=\"g8-centre-banner__sub-list-container\">\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"g8-centre-banner__sub-list\">\n                                                        <span>Monday<\/span>\n                                                        <span>7:00\u202fAM\u2009\u2013\u20096:30\u202fPM<\/span>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"g8-centre-banner__sub-list\">\n                                                        <span>Tuesday<\/span>\n                                                        <span>7:00\u202fAM\u2009\u2013\u20096:30\u202fPM<\/span>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"g8-centre-banner__sub-list\">\n                                                        <span>Wednesday<\/span>\n                                                        <span>7:00\u202fAM\u2009\u2013\u20096:30\u202fPM<\/span>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"g8-centre-banner__sub-list\">\n                                                        <span>Thursday<\/span>\n                                                        <span>7:00\u202fAM\u2009\u2013\u20096:30\u202fPM<\/span>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"g8-centre-banner__sub-list\">\n                                                        <span>Friday<\/span>\n                                                        <span>7:00\u202fAM\u2009\u2013\u20096:30\u202fPM<\/span>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                                                                                                                                                <div class=\"g8-centre-banner__link\">\n                                                                                            <i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-medal-ribbon-star\"><\/i>                                                <span>Nursery, Toddler, Kindergarten<\/span>\n                    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                                                                       <div class=\"g8-centre-banner__badge\">\n                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/api.g8education.edu.au\/uploads\/badge_kindergarten_vic_8fc5a07338.png\" alt=\"Victoria Kindergarten\" \/>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                                                                                                        <\/div>\n                                                                                                    <a href=\".g8-google-reviews\" class=\"g8-centre-banner__google-review js-scroll\">\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"g8-centre-banner__google-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.casabambini.com.au\/wp-content\/themes\/g8\/public\/images\/g8-google-review.svg\" alt=\"Google Logo\" \/>\n                                        <div class=\"r4e-widget summary server\">\n   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class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><\/div>\n                                    <i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-star\"><\/i>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"count\">\n                            <div class=\"value\">\n                                <meta itemprop=\"reviewCount\" content=\"30\">\n                                <span>30<\/span><span> reviews<\/span>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>                                    <\/a>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n                    <div class=\"g8-centre-banner__quick-links\">\n                <div class=\"g8-container\">\n            <div class=\"g8-row\">\n                <div class=\"g8-col\">\n                <div class=\"g8-centre-banner__quick-links__container\">\n                    <select class=\"g8-centre-banner__quick-links__select\">\n                        <option value=\"\">Quick Links<\/option>\n                                                                                    <option value=\"#g8-centre-features_4_670c5c72a1c3b\">Centre features<\/option>\n                                                                                                                <option value=\"#g8-centre-managers_6_670c5c72a1c3f\">Meet our team<\/option>\n                                                                                                                <option value=\"#g8-slider_10_670c5c72a1c45\">Age groups<\/option>\n                                                                                                                <option value=\"#g8-image-content_14_670c5c72a1c4b\">Meals and nutrition<\/option>\n                                                                                                                <option value=\"#g8-centre-fees_20_670c5c72a1c53\">Fees and CCS calculator<\/option>\n                                                                                                                <option value=\"#g8-accordion_24_670c5c72a1c58\">FAQs<\/option>\n                                                                        <\/select>\n                    <div class=\"g8-centre-banner__quick-links__links\">\n                                                                                    <a class=\"g8-centre-banner__quick-links__link\" href=\"#g8-centre-features_4_670c5c72a1c3b\" target=\"\">\n                                    <span>Centre features<\/span>\n                                <\/a>\n                                                                    <span>|<\/span>\n                                                                                                                                                <a class=\"g8-centre-banner__quick-links__link\" href=\"#g8-centre-managers_6_670c5c72a1c3f\" target=\"\">\n                                    <span>Meet our team<\/span>\n                                <\/a>\n                                                                    <span>|<\/span>\n                                                                                                                                                <a class=\"g8-centre-banner__quick-links__link\" href=\"#g8-slider_10_670c5c72a1c45\" target=\"\">\n                                    <span>Age groups<\/span>\n                                <\/a>\n                                                                    <span>|<\/span>\n                                                                                                                                                <a class=\"g8-centre-banner__quick-links__link\" href=\"#g8-image-content_14_670c5c72a1c4b\" target=\"\">\n                                    <span>Meals and nutrition<\/span>\n                                <\/a>\n                                                                    <span>|<\/span>\n                                                                                                                                                <a class=\"g8-centre-banner__quick-links__link\" href=\"#g8-centre-fees_20_670c5c72a1c53\" target=\"\">\n                                    <span>Fees and CCS calculator<\/span>\n                                <\/a>\n                                                                    <span>|<\/span>\n                                                                                                                                                <a class=\"g8-centre-banner__quick-links__link\" href=\"#g8-accordion_24_670c5c72a1c58\" target=\"\">\n                                    <span>FAQs<\/span>\n                                <\/a>\n                                                                                                        <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        \n        \n                    <div class=\"g8-centre-banner__availability-container\">\n                <div class=\"g8-centre-banner__availability\">\n                                            <h2 class=\"g8-centre-banner__availability-title\">Enrolment availability<\/h2>\n                    \n                                            <div class=\"g8-centre-banner__availability-body g8-block-wysiwyg\"><p>The information below gives an indication of current availability at the centre.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                    \n                    <ul class=\"g8-centre-banner__availability-list\">\n                        <li class=\"\"><div>M<span>onday<\/span><\/div><i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-tick-square\"><\/i><\/li><li class=\"\"><div>T<span>uesday<\/span><\/div><i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-tick-square\"><\/i><\/li><li class=\"\"><div>W<span>ednesday<\/span><\/div><i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-tick-square\"><\/i><\/li><li class=\"\"><div>Th<span>ursday<\/span><\/div><i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-tick-square\"><\/i><\/li><li class=\"\"><div>F<span>riday<\/span><\/div><i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-tick-square\"><\/i><\/li>                    <\/ul>\n\n                                            <div class=\"g8-centre-banner__availability-footer g8-block-wysiwyg\"><div class=\"g8-centre-banner__availability-footer g8-block-wysiwyg\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;\"><i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-tick-square\"><\/i>Green \u2013 Places available now<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;\"><i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-exclamation-square\"><\/i>Orange \u2013 Limited availability<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\nAvailability can change quickly. 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                       <h3 class=\"g8-cta__title g8-block-subtitle\">Your journey starts here<\/h3>\n                                                            <div class=\"g8-cta__content g8-block-wysiwyg\"><p>Families eligible for the Child Care Subsidy can now access a minimum of 3 days per week of subsidised early learning and care. It\u2019s the perfect time to discover a place where your child can learn, grow and belong.<\/p>\n<p>Come and experience how we support your child\u2019s individual learning journey.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"g8-cta__buttons-group\">\n                                                                                                            <a href=\"\/book-a-tour\/?centre=casa-bambini-essendon\" id=\"g8-call-to-action_2_68c224b79f7c7_cta_0\" class=\"g8-cta__button\" target=\"\" title=\"Book your tour today\"><span>Book your tour today<\/span><\/a>\n                                                                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n    <section id=\"g8-image-content_2_670c5c72a1c37\" class=\"g8-image-content g8-block-container  \">\n        <div class=\"g8-container\">\n            <div class=\"g8-row\">\n                <div class=\"g8-col\">\n                    <div class=\"g8-image-content__container full no-image\">\n                        <div class=\"g8-image-content__inner-container--image\">\n                                                                                                                    <i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-g8-pattern-star-heart pattern-one\"><\/i>\n                                                                                        <i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-g8-pattern-sun-pen pattern-two\"><\/i>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"g8-image-content__inner-container--content\">\n                                                                                        <h2 class=\"g8-image-content__title g8-block-subtitle\">Childcare and kindergarten in Essendon, Victoria<\/h2>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"g8-image-content__content g8-block-wysiwyg\"><p>Welcome to Casa Bambini Essendon. Our daycare and early learning centre is a convenient choice for local families in\u202fEssendon, Essendon West, Moonee Ponds, Brunswick West, Pascoe Vale South and Strathmore\u202fin Melbourne. Casa Bambini Essendon offers long day care and a Government-approved Kindergarten program for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years, with extended hours to suit busy families.<\/p>\n<p>Our purpose-built daycare and kindergarten centre in Essendon offers innovative early learning programs in a safe and nurturing environment. Our Essendon childcare centre has recently undergone renovations, resulting in a fresh, modern appearance and new. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy, our educators recognise the importance of a child-led, play-based approach to learning. We seamlessly integrate the natural outdoor environment into our indoor programs, allowing children to explore and learn in both settings. Each classroom has direct access to its outdoor space, promoting a flexible indoor-outdoor learning experience throughout the day. We are proud to have a long-standing team of dedicated educators, including multiple early childhood teachers committed to delivering a Government-approved Kindergarten program. Children and educators go on community walks and library visits, and we host music and sports incursions every fortnight, providing diverse opportunities for learning and growth.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n                                                                                                                        <div class=\"g8-image-content__buttons-group\">\n                                                                                                            <a href=\"\/book-a-tour\/?centre=casa-bambini-essendon\" class=\"g8-image-content__button\" target=\"\" title=\"Book a tour\"><span>Book a tour<\/span><\/a>\n                                                                                                                                                <a href=\"\/enquire-now\/?centre=casa-bambini-essendon\" class=\"g8-image-content__button\" target=\"\" title=\"Enquire now\"><span>Enquire now<\/span><\/a>\n                                                                    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                     <p class=\"g8-centre-features__icon-card__description\">Passionate, qualified educators and teachers<\/p>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                            <div class=\"g8-centre-features__icon-card one-sixth\">\n                                            <div class=\"g8-centre-features__icon-card__icon-container\">\n                                                <i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-special-icon-5-nappy\"><\/i>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                            <p class=\"g8-centre-features__icon-card__description\">Nappies and wipes provided<\/p>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                            <div class=\"g8-centre-features__icon-card one-sixth\">\n                                            <div class=\"g8-centre-features__icon-card__icon-container\">\n    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class=\"g8-centre-features__icon-card__description\">Extended\/flexible hours<\/p>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                            <div class=\"g8-centre-features__icon-card one-sixth\">\n                                            <div class=\"g8-centre-features__icon-card__icon-container\">\n                                                <i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-special-icon-12-excursion-incursion\"><\/i>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                            <p class=\"g8-centre-features__icon-card__description\">Incursions\/excursions<\/p>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                            <div class=\"g8-centre-features__icon-card one-sixth\">\n                                            <div class=\"g8-centre-features__icon-card__icon-container\">\n                                                <i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-special-icon-7-allergy-aware\"><\/i>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                            <p class=\"g8-centre-features__icon-card__description\">Allergy and anaphylaxis aware<\/p>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                            <div class=\"g8-centre-features__icon-card one-sixth\">\n                                            <div class=\"g8-centre-features__icon-card__icon-container\">\n                                                <i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-special-icon-10-sunblock\"><\/i>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                            <p class=\"g8-centre-features__icon-card__description\">Sun protection aware<\/p>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                            <div 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class=\"g8-centre-features__icon-card__description\">Music program<\/p>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n    <section id=\"g8-centre-managers_6_670c5c72a1c3f\" class=\"g8-centre-managers  \">\n        <div class=\"g8-container\">\n            <div class=\"g8-row\">\n                <div class=\"g8-col\">\n                    <div class=\"g8-centre-managers__container g8-block-container\">\n                        <div class=\"g8-centre-managers__header g8-block-header\">\n                            <h2 class=\"g8-centre-managers__title\">Meet our Centre Manager<\/h2>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div\n                            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g8-icon-square-academic-cap\"><\/i>\n                                                                <span>Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood)<\/span>\n                                                            <\/li>\n                                                                                                            <\/ul>\n                                                                                                <div class=\"g8-centre-managers__slide__short-content\">\n                                                    \u201cI\u2019m passionate about creating environments where children can build independence, form friendships, learn new routines, and transition smoothly to school.\u201d                                                 <\/div>\n                                                                                                    <div\n                                                        class=\"g8-centre-managers__slide__full-content\">\n                                                        <p>I began my journey in early childhood education in 2008 and joined Casa Bambini Essendon in late 2024, stepping into the Centre Manager role in 2025. What I love about early learning is the flexibility and freedom in our teaching practices, allowing us to create programs that truly reflect the children, families, and communities we serve. Each day is unique and fulfilling, driven by the passion to positively impact children\u2019s lives and help them reach their full potential.<\/p> <p>Throughout my career, I\u2019ve learned that children are our future, and they deserve the best possible start in life &#8211; one that begins at home and is supported by nurturing environments and strong community connections. I\u2019m passionate about creating environments where children can build independence, form friendships, learn new routines, and transition smoothly to school.<\/p> <p>Our team of educators at Casa Bambini Essendon brings a wealth of experience, with many long-standing members who have dedicated between seven and fifteen years to this centre. Together, we share a deep commitment to supporting every child\u2019s learning and wellbeing while fostering strong, lasting relationships with our families.<\/p> <p>I take pride in building connections with families through open communication, personalised tours, orientation support, and guidance with enrolments and CCS. We actively seek feedback to continually improve our service and ensure we meet the needs of our community. It\u2019s a privilege to work in this incredible sector, and I\u2019m dedicated to ensuring every family feels supported and every child feels valued in our care.<\/p> <p>I look forward to welcoming your family to Casa Bambini Essendon early education centre. <\/p>                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                                            <a href=\"#\" class=\"g8-centre-managers__slide__read-more\"><span>Read <span\n                                                                    class=\"more\">more<\/span><span class=\"less\">less<\/span><\/span><\/a>\n                                                                                                                                                <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"g8-slider-pagination-container\">\n                                <div class=\"g8-centre-managers__pagination g8-slider-pagination\"><\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            \n                                                <i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-g8-star-two\"><\/i>\n                        <i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-g8-three-lines\"><\/i>\n                        <i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-g8-book\"><\/i>\n                        <i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-g8-music\"><\/i>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n    <section id=\"g8-icon-card_8_670c5c72a1c42\" class=\"g8-icon-card  \">\n        <div class=\"g8-container\">\n            <div class=\"g8-row\">\n                <div class=\"g8-col\">\n                    <div class=\"g8-icon-card__container g8-block-container\">\n                        <div class=\"g8-icon-card__header g8-block-header\">\n                                                            <h2 class=\"g8-icon-card__title\">Our innovative early learning programs<\/h2>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"g8-icon-card__description g8-block-content\"><p>At our early learning centre in Essendon, our experienced educators and teachers continually seek innovative ways to enrich your child\u2019s education. Guided by the Early Years Learning Framework, we offer a variety of engaging and diverse learning experiences, including:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                                            <div class=\"g8-icon-card__cards swiper\">\n                                <div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n                                                                            <div\n                                            class=\"g8-icon-card__card swiper-slide lg-one-fourth\">\n                                            <div class=\"g8-icon-card__card__icon-container\">\n                                                <i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-leaf\"><\/i>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                            <h4 class=\"g8-icon-card__card__title\">Sustainability<\/h4>\n                                            <p class=\"g8-icon-card__card__description\">Sustainability is a key part of our curriculum across all age groups, with children actively participating in gardening activities to learn about nature and the environment. We utilise recycled materials for various learning activities, fostering creativity and eco-consciousness among the children. We practice energy conservation by turning off all lights between 12 pm and 2 pm.  <\/p>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                            <div\n                                            class=\"g8-icon-card__card swiper-slide lg-one-fourth\">\n                                            <div class=\"g8-icon-card__card__icon-container\">\n                                                <i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-special-icon-37-microscope\"><\/i>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                            <h4 class=\"g8-icon-card__card__title\">STEM<\/h4>\n                                            <p class=\"g8-icon-card__card__description\">We encourage your child to ask questions, experiment, and problem-solve, all while engaging their natural curiosity. By fostering this inquisitive mindset, we help them develop critical thinking skills and a deeper understanding of the world around them. <\/p>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                            <div\n                                            class=\"g8-icon-card__card swiper-slide lg-one-fourth\">\n                                            <div class=\"g8-icon-card__card__icon-container\">\n                                                <i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-special-icon-29-people-stimuli\"><\/i>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                            <h4 class=\"g8-icon-card__card__title\">Inclusion<\/h4>\n                                            <p class=\"g8-icon-card__card__description\">We create a sense of belonging for your child to ensure they feel heard and empowered to make choices, fostering their independence. We celebrate each child&#8217;s unique strengths, helping them to thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment.<\/p>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                            <div\n                                            class=\"g8-icon-card__card swiper-slide lg-one-fourth\">\n                                            <div class=\"g8-icon-card__card__icon-container\">\n                                                <i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-special-icon-36-music\"><\/i>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                            <h4 class=\"g8-icon-card__card__title\">Music and movement<\/h4>\n                                            <p class=\"g8-icon-card__card__description\">Our evidence-based Rhythm and Movement for Self-Regulation (RAMSR) program is designed to develop fundamental skills that help support children\u2019s self-regulation, memory, and concentration. It is an innovative approach to holistic learning, development and well-being in early childhood. <\/p>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"g8-slider-pagination-container\">\n                                    <div class=\"g8-icon-card__pagination g8-slider-pagination\"><\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"g8-icon-card__prev-button\"><i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-round-arrow-left\"><\/i><\/div>\n                                <div class=\"g8-icon-card__next-button\"><i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-round-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n    <section id=\"g8-promotional-banner_10_67400af36e14c\" class=\"g8-promotional-banner  \">\n        <div class=\"g8-container\">\n            <div class=\"g8-row\">\n                <div class=\"g8-col\">\n                    <div class=\"g8-promotional-banner__container g8-block-container\">\n                                                                                    <div class=\"g8-promotional-banner__banner\">\n                                                                                                                        <a href=\"\/family-information\/funded-kindergarten-preschool\/victoria\" target=\"\" title=\"Learn more about Free Kinder\">\n                                                                                        <picture class=\"g8-promotional-banner__image\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.casabambini.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/g8_vic_kindergarten_webbanners_072025-1024x223.png\"><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.casabambini.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/g8_vic_kindergarten_webbanners_072025-500x109.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.casabambini.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/g8_vic_kindergarten_webbanners_072025.png\" alt=\"g8_vic_kindergarten_webbanners_072025.png\" width=\"2347\" height=\"511\"loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/picture>                                                                                        <\/a>\n                                                                                                                                                        <div class=\"g8-promotional-banner__terms\">\n                                                                                            <a href=\"#\" class=\"read-more\">*Disclaimer<\/a>\n                                                <div class=\"g8-block-wysiwyg\">\n                                                    <i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-close-circle\"><\/i>\n                                                    <p style=\"text-align: left;\">*Free Kinder funding is subject to specific requirements and child eligibility. Funding is available when a qualified Early Childhood Teacher delivers the Kinder program and is subject to scheduling and staffing resources.<\/p>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                        <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n    <section id=\"g8-slider_10_670c5c72a1c45\" class=\"g8-slider  \">\n        <div class=\"g8-container\">\n            <div class=\"g8-row\">\n                <div class=\"g8-col\">\n                    <div class=\"g8-slider__container g8-block-container\">\n                        <div class=\"g8-slider__header g8-block-header\">\n                            <h2 class=\"g8-slider__title\">Age-appropriate early learning<\/h2>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"g8-slider__slides swiper\">\n                                <div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n                                                                            <div class=\"g8-slider__slide swiper-slide\">\n                                                                                            <picture class=\"g8-slider__slide__image\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.casabambini.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/casa-bambini-toddler-2.jpg\"><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.casabambini.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/casa-bambini-toddler-2-500x333.avif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.casabambini.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/casa-bambini-toddler-2.jpg\" alt=\"casa-bambini-toddler-2\" width=\"648\" height=\"432\"loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/picture>                                                                                        <div class=\"g8-slider__slide__content-container\">\n                                                                                                    <h4 class=\"g8-slider__slide__subtitle\">(0-2 years)<\/h4>\n                                                                                                <h3 class=\"g8-slider__slide__title g8-block-subtitle\">Nursery                                                <\/h3>\n\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"g8-slider__slide__content\"><p>Our nursery room is purposely designed to make every baby feel safe exploring and discovering new things. Our spaces are filled with sensory experiences and activities to encourage intentional and responsive play-based learning. We focus on building secure relationships between children and educators, closely following home routines, and supporting each child in meeting their developmental milestones.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                \n                                                                                                    <div class=\"g8-slider__buttons-group\">\n                                                                                                                                                                                    <a href=\"\/childcare-and-early-education\/nursery\" class=\"g8-slider__button\"\n                                                                    target=\"\"\n                                                                    title=\"Our nursery rooms\"><span>Our nursery rooms<\/span><\/a>\n                                                                                                                                                                        <\/div>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"g8-slider__slide-preview\">\n                                                <span>\n                                                                                                            &nbsp;\n                                                                                                    <\/span>\n\n                                                <span>\n                                                                                                            Next:                                                         Toddlers                                                                                                    <\/span>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                            <div class=\"g8-slider__slide swiper-slide\">\n                                                                                            <picture class=\"g8-slider__slide__image\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.casabambini.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/casa-bambini-toddler-4.jpg\"><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.casabambini.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/casa-bambini-toddler-4-500x333.avif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.casabambini.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/casa-bambini-toddler-4.jpg\" alt=\"casa-bambini-toddler-4\" width=\"648\" height=\"432\"loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/picture>                                                                                        <div class=\"g8-slider__slide__content-container\">\n                                                                                                    <h4 class=\"g8-slider__slide__subtitle\">(2-3 years)<\/h4>\n                                                                                                <h3 class=\"g8-slider__slide__title g8-block-subtitle\">Toddlers                                                <\/h3>\n\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"g8-slider__slide__content\"><p>Our toddler room is set up with intentional play-based learning in mind. Within the curriculum framework, play enables your toddler to develop fundamental skills for life-long learning. It also creates the perfect environment to socialise and form friendships. Our activities enhance language skills and promote collaborative group play, laying a strong foundation for their future learning experiences.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                \n                                                                                                    <div class=\"g8-slider__buttons-group\">\n                                                                                                                                                                                    <a href=\"\/childcare-and-early-education\/toddlers\" class=\"g8-slider__button\"\n                                                                    target=\"\"\n                                                                    title=\"Our toddler rooms\"><span>Our toddler rooms<\/span><\/a>\n                                                                                                                                                                        <\/div>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"g8-slider__slide-preview\">\n                                                <span>\n                                                                                                            Previous:                                                         Nursery                                                                                                    <\/span>\n\n                                                <span>\n                                                                                                            Next:                                                         Kindergarten                                                                                                    <\/span>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                            <div class=\"g8-slider__slide swiper-slide\">\n                                                                                            <picture class=\"g8-slider__slide__image\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.casabambini.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/casa-bambini-kindergarten-2.jpg\"><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.casabambini.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/casa-bambini-kindergarten-2-500x333.avif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.casabambini.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/casa-bambini-kindergarten-2.jpg\" alt=\"casa-bambini-kindergarten-2\" width=\"648\" height=\"432\"loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/picture>                                                                                        <div class=\"g8-slider__slide__content-container\">\n                                                                                                <h3 class=\"g8-slider__slide__title g8-block-subtitle\">Kindergarten                                                <\/h3>\n\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"g8-slider__slide__content\"><p>In our kindergarten room, our curriculum is tailored to accommodate your child\u2019s individual learning and development needs, which helps boost their enthusiasm, motivation, and willingness to learn. Through structured learning experiences, our Bachelor-qualified Early Childhood Teacher and educators are committed to helping your child gain the necessary skills for a successful transition into school and beyond.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                \n                                                                                                    <div class=\"g8-slider__buttons-group\">\n                                                                                                                                                                                    <a href=\"\/childcare-and-early-education\/kindergarten-preschool\" class=\"g8-slider__button\"\n                                                                    target=\"\"\n                                                                    title=\"Our kindergarten rooms\"><span>Our kindergarten rooms<\/span><\/a>\n                                                                                                                                                                        <\/div>\n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"g8-slider__slide-preview\">\n                                                <span>\n                                                                                                            Previous:                                                         Toddlers                                                                                                    <\/span>\n\n                                                <span>\n                                                                                                            &nbsp;\n                                                                                                    <\/span>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"g8-slider-pagination-container\">\n                                    <div class=\"g8-slider__pagination g8-slider-pagination\"><\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"g8-slider__prev-button\"><i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-round-arrow-left\"><\/i><\/div>\n                            <div class=\"g8-slider__next-button\"><i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-round-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n    <section id=\"g8-image-content_12_670c5c72a1c48\" class=\"g8-image-content g8-block-container  \">\n        <div class=\"g8-container\">\n            <div class=\"g8-row\">\n                <div class=\"g8-col\">\n                    <div class=\"g8-image-content__container image-right\">\n                        <div class=\"g8-image-content__inner-container--image\">\n                                                            <picture class=\"g8-image-content__image\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.casabambini.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/casa-bambini-kindergarten-program.jpg\"><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.casabambini.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/casa-bambini-kindergarten-program-500x333.avif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.casabambini.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/casa-bambini-kindergarten-program.jpg\" alt=\"casa-bambini-kindergarten-program\" width=\"648\" height=\"432\"loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/picture>                                                                                                                                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"g8-image-content__inner-container--content\">\n                                                                                        <h2 class=\"g8-image-content__title g8-block-subtitle\">Victorian Government-approved Kindergarten program<\/h2>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"g8-image-content__content g8-block-wysiwyg\"><p>Our kindergarten programs are tailored to meet your child\u2019s individual learning needs across numeracy, literacy, emotional and social development, resilience, and self-regulation.<\/p>\n<p>Our early learning centre offers the VIC Government-approved Kindergarten program, supporting your child\u2019s development and well-being from now, at school and beyond. In Victoria, 3 and 4-year-old children are able to access a funded kindergarten program led by a Bachelor-qualified Early Childhood Teacher. If eligible, your child will be able to participate in the Government-approved Kindergarten program, at no cost, up to a minimum of 15 hours per week, 40 weeks per year. Talk to us about how this reduces your out-of-pocket costs.<\/p>\n<p>The added benefits of our kindergarten program include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Extended long day care opening hours<\/li>\n<li>Open all year round (excl. public holidays)<\/li>\n<li>Programs developed and delivered by our Early Childhood Teachers<\/li>\n<li>Exclusive music and movement program for self-regulation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n                                                                                                                        <div class=\"g8-image-content__buttons-group\">\n                                                                                                            <a href=\"\/family-information\/funded-kindergarten-preschool\/victoria\" class=\"g8-image-content__button\" target=\"\" title=\"Our kindergarten program\"><span>Our kindergarten program<\/span><\/a>\n                                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n    <section id=\"g8-image-content_14_670c5c72a1c4b\" class=\"g8-image-content g8-block-container  \">\n        <div class=\"g8-container\">\n            <div class=\"g8-row\">\n                <div class=\"g8-col\">\n                    <div class=\"g8-image-content__container image-left\">\n                        <div class=\"g8-image-content__inner-container--image\">\n                                                            <picture class=\"g8-image-content__image\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.casabambini.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/casa-bambini-food.jpg\"><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.casabambini.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/casa-bambini-food-500x333.avif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.casabambini.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/casa-bambini-food.jpg\" alt=\"casa-bambini-food\" width=\"648\" height=\"432\"loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/picture>                                                                                                                                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"g8-image-content__inner-container--content\">\n                                                                                        <h2 class=\"g8-image-content__title g8-block-subtitle\">We\u2019re all about healthy, nutritious eating<\/h2>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"g8-image-content__content g8-block-wysiwyg\"><p>Thanks to the in-house chef at our <span class=\"TextRun SCXW192927741 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW192927741 BCX0\">Essendon<\/span><\/span> child care centre, your child can expect healthy, nutritious, and yummy meals. We offer a rotating seasonal menu, providing breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, and a late snack freshly made daily. We cater for all children&#8217;s dietary requirements, preferences and cultural requirements.<\/p>\n<p>View our menus below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.casabambini.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cb-autumn-menu-week-1_1740113852.pdf\">Menu week 1<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.casabambini.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cb-autumn-menu-week-2_1740113862.pdf\">Menu week 2<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.casabambini.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cb-autumn-menu-week-3_1740113866.pdf\">Menu week 3<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.casabambini.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cb-autumn-menu-week-4_1740113871.pdf\">Menu week 4<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n                                                                                                                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n    <section id=\"g8-slider_16_670c5c72a1c4d\" class=\"g8-slider  \">\n        <div class=\"g8-container\">\n            <div class=\"g8-row\">\n                <div class=\"g8-col\">\n                    <div class=\"g8-slider__container g8-block-container\">\n                        <div class=\"g8-slider__header g8-block-header\">\n                            <h2 class=\"g8-slider__title\">What a typical day looks like for your child <\/h2>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"g8-slider__slides swiper\">\n                                <div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n                                                                            <div class=\"g8-slider__slide swiper-slide\">\n                                                                                            <picture class=\"g8-slider__slide__image\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.casabambini.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/typical-day-arrival-648x300-1.jpg\"><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.casabambini.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/typical-day-arrival-648x300-1-500x231.avif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.casabambini.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/typical-day-arrival-648x300-1.jpg\" alt=\"typical-day-arrival-648x300-1.jpg\" width=\"648\" height=\"300\"loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/picture>                                                                                        <div class=\"g8-slider__slide__content-container\">\n                                                                                                <h3 class=\"g8-slider__slide__title g8-block-subtitle\">Arrival at the centre                                                <\/h3>\n\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"g8-slider__slide__content\"><p>Your child will be welcomed by our team of educators, who will ensure the morning transition from home to centre goes as smoothly as possible. On arrival, share information about your child&#8217;s specific needs for the day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                \n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"g8-slider__slide-preview\">\n                                                <span>\n                                                                                                            &nbsp;\n                                                                                                    <\/span>\n\n                                                <span>\n                                                                                                            Next:                                                         Mealtimes                                                                                                    <\/span>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                            <div class=\"g8-slider__slide swiper-slide\">\n                                                                                            <picture class=\"g8-slider__slide__image\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.casabambini.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/typical-day-mealtime-2-648x300-1.jpg\"><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.casabambini.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/typical-day-mealtime-2-648x300-1-500x231.avif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.casabambini.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/typical-day-mealtime-2-648x300-1.jpg\" alt=\"typical-day-mealtime-2-648x300-1.jpg\" width=\"648\" height=\"300\"loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/picture>                                                                                        <div class=\"g8-slider__slide__content-container\">\n                                                                                                <h3 class=\"g8-slider__slide__title g8-block-subtitle\">Mealtimes                                                <\/h3>\n\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"g8-slider__slide__content\"><p>Our centre chefs prepare a nutritious menu for your child to sit down and eat. This is a great time for everyone to share stories from the day. Educators model healthy eating practices, social behaviours and support children\u2019s growing independence with mealtime routines.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                \n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"g8-slider__slide-preview\">\n                                                <span>\n                                                                                                            Previous:                                                         Arrival at the centre                                                                                                    <\/span>\n\n                                                <span>\n                                                                                                            Next:                                                         Infant care                                                                                                    <\/span>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                            <div class=\"g8-slider__slide swiper-slide\">\n                                                                                            <picture class=\"g8-slider__slide__image\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.casabambini.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/typical-day-infant-care-648x300-1.jpg\"><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.casabambini.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/typical-day-infant-care-648x300-1-500x231.avif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.casabambini.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/typical-day-infant-care-648x300-1.jpg\" alt=\"typical-day-infant-care-648x300-1.jpg\" width=\"648\" height=\"300\"loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/picture>                                                                                        <div class=\"g8-slider__slide__content-container\">\n                                                                                                <h3 class=\"g8-slider__slide__title g8-block-subtitle\">Infant care                                                <\/h3>\n\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"g8-slider__slide__content\"><p>If you have an infant, we spend one-on-one time with them to establish a connection. Educators talk gently and respond to babies\u2019 cues. We use songs, games, and conversations to strengthen relationships and build language skills.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                \n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"g8-slider__slide-preview\">\n                                                <span>\n                                                                                                            Previous:                                                         Mealtimes                                                                                                    <\/span>\n\n                                                <span>\n                                                                                                            Next:                                                         Play-based learning                                                                                                    <\/span>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                            <div class=\"g8-slider__slide swiper-slide\">\n                                                                                            <picture class=\"g8-slider__slide__image\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.casabambini.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/typical-day-play-based-learning-648x300-1.jpg\"><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.casabambini.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/typical-day-play-based-learning-648x300-1-500x231.avif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.casabambini.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/typical-day-play-based-learning-648x300-1.jpg\" alt=\"typical-day-play-based-learning-648x300-1.jpg\" width=\"648\" height=\"300\"loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/picture>                                                                                        <div class=\"g8-slider__slide__content-container\">\n                                                                                                <h3 class=\"g8-slider__slide__title g8-block-subtitle\">Play-based learning                                                <\/h3>\n\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"g8-slider__slide__content\"><p>Your child is naturally curious. They want to learn and explore, which is why we teach through play-based learning. It supports language, motor skills, memory, emotions and social relationships. Educators plan play-based learning experiences based on children\u2019s interests and goals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                \n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"g8-slider__slide-preview\">\n                                                <span>\n                                                                                                            Previous:                                                         Infant care                                                                                                    <\/span>\n\n                                                <span>\n                                                                                                            Next:                                                         Sleep, rest and relaxation                                                                                                    <\/span>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                                                            <div class=\"g8-slider__slide swiper-slide\">\n                                                                                            <picture class=\"g8-slider__slide__image\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.casabambini.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/sleep-rest-slider.jpg\"><source media=\"(min-width: 320px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.casabambini.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/sleep-rest-slider-500x231.avif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.casabambini.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/sleep-rest-slider.jpg\" alt=\"sleep-rest-slider.jpg\" width=\"648\" height=\"300\"loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/picture>                                                                                        <div class=\"g8-slider__slide__content-container\">\n                                                                                                <h3 class=\"g8-slider__slide__title g8-block-subtitle\">Sleep, rest and relaxation                                                <\/h3>\n\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"g8-slider__slide__content\"><p>We match routines to your child\u2019s individual needs. Opportunities for rest and relaxation help make them feel safe. Play-based learning experiences are provided for older children who no longer don\u2019t sleep in centre.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                \n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"g8-slider__slide-preview\">\n                                                <span>\n                                                                                                            Previous:                                                         Play-based learning                                                                                                    <\/span>\n\n                                                <span>\n                                                                                                            Next:                                                         Heading home                                            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height=\"300\"loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/picture>                                                                                        <div class=\"g8-slider__slide__content-container\">\n                                                                                                <h3 class=\"g8-slider__slide__title g8-block-subtitle\">Heading home                                                <\/h3>\n\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"g8-slider__slide__content\"><p>As your child prepares to head home, this is your opportunity to speak with our friendly educators about your child\u2019s day and everything they learnt.\u202fWe look forward to welcoming you back tomorrow.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                \n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                            <div 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class=\"g8-slider__pagination g8-slider-pagination\"><\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"g8-slider__prev-button\"><i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-round-arrow-left\"><\/i><\/div>\n                            <div class=\"g8-slider__next-button\"><i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-round-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n    <section id=\"g8-image-content_18_670c5c72a1c50\" class=\"g8-image-content g8-block-container  \">\n        <div class=\"g8-container\">\n            <div class=\"g8-row\">\n                <div class=\"g8-col\">\n                    <div class=\"g8-image-content__container full no-image\">\n                        <div class=\"g8-image-content__inner-container--image\">\n                                                                                                                                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"g8-image-content__inner-container--content\">\n                                                                                        <h2 class=\"g8-image-content__title g8-block-subtitle\">Communicating with families<\/h2>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"g8-image-content__content g8-block-wysiwyg\"><p>We prioritise clear and consistent communication with families to foster a strong partnership in supporting each child\u2019s development. We ensure families feel informed, involved, and confident in their child\u2019s early learning journey.<\/p>\n<p>Our families love hearing about their child\u2019s progress and the experiences they\u2019re having day to day. We share these moments through centre newsletters, our Xplor App, one-on-one meetings, and at various centre events.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n                                                                                                                        <div class=\"g8-image-content__buttons-group\">\n                                                                                                            <a href=\"\/family-information\/family-communication\" class=\"g8-image-content__button\" target=\"\" title=\"How we communicate\"><span>How we communicate<\/span><\/a>\n                                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n    <section id=\"g8-centre-fees_20_670c5c72a1c53\" class=\"g8-centre-fees g8-block-container  \">\n        <div class=\"g8-container\">\n            <div class=\"g8-row\">\n                <div class=\"g8-col\">\n                    <div class=\"g8-centre-fees__container\">\n                        <div class=\"g8-centre-fees__header-section\">\n                            <div class=\"g8-centre-fees__header-content\">\n                                                                    <h2 class=\"g8-centre-fees__title\">\n                                        Fees                                    <\/h2>\n                                \n                                                                    <div class=\"g8-centre-fees__description g8-block-wysiwyg\"><p>The Child Care Subsidy can reduce your daily out-of-pocket fee by up to 95% depending on your family\u2019s entitlements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                            <\/div>\n\n                            <div class=\"g8-centre-fees__fees-card\">\n                                <div class=\"g8-centre-fees__fees-grid\">\n                                    <div class=\"g8-centre-fees__fee-item\">\n                                        <div class=\"g8-centre-fees__fee-label\">\n                                            <p class=\"g8-centre-fees__fee-name\">Nursery                                            <\/p>\n                                            <p class=\"g8-centre-fees__fee-age\">\n                                                0 &#8211; 2 years                                            <\/p>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                        <p class=\"g8-centre-fees__fee-amount\">\n                                            $190.50\/<span>day<\/span><\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"g8-centre-fees__fee-item\">\n                                        <div class=\"g8-centre-fees__fee-label\">\n                                            <p class=\"g8-centre-fees__fee-name\">Toddler                                            <\/p>\n                                            <p class=\"g8-centre-fees__fee-age\">\n                                                2 &#8211; 4 years                                            <\/p>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                        <p class=\"g8-centre-fees__fee-amount\">\n                                            $190.50\/<span>day<\/span><\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"g8-centre-fees__fee-item\">\n                                        <div class=\"g8-centre-fees__fee-label\">\n                                            <p class=\"g8-centre-fees__fee-name\">Kindergarten<\/p>\n                                            <p class=\"g8-centre-fees__fee-age\">\n                                                4 &#8211; 5 years                                            <\/p>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                        <p class=\"g8-centre-fees__fee-amount\">\n                                            $190.50\/<span>day<\/span>\n                                        <\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-two-leaves\"><\/i>\n                                <i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-g8-leaf\"><\/i>\n                            <\/div>\n\n                                                    <\/div>\n\n                        <div class=\"g8-centre-fees__content-container\">\n                            <div class=\"g8-centre-fees__step-indicator\">\n                                <div class=\"g8-centre-fees__step-indicator-bars\">\n                                    <div class=\"g8-centre-fees__step-bar g8-centre-fees__step-bar--active\"><\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"g8-centre-fees__step-bar\"><\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"g8-centre-fees__step-label\">\n                                    Step 1: Family Information &#038; Financial State                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n\n                            <div class=\"g8-centre-fees__estimator-section\">\n                                <div class=\"g8-centre-fees__estimator-content\">\n                                    <div class=\"g8-centre-fees__estimator-header\">\n                                        <h3 class=\"g8-centre-fees__estimator-title\">\n                                            Child Care Subsidy Estimator                                        <\/h3>\n                                        <p class=\"g8-centre-fees__estimator-subtitle\">\n                                            Discover how much child care subsidy you may be entitled to by entering the fields below.                                        <\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <form id=\"g8-centre-fees\" class=\"g8-centre-fees__form g8-centre-fees\">\n                                        <div class=\"g8-form-group\">\n                                            <label\n                                                for=\"family-income\">Family Income<\/label>\n                                            <input type=\"text\"\n                                                class=\"g8-centre-fees-family-income g8-form-field--input mask-currency\"\n                                                id=\"family-income\" name=\"family-income\"\n                                                placeholder=\"Input amount\"\n                                                required=\"required\" \/>\n                                        <\/div>\n\n                                        <div class=\"g8-form-group\">\n                                            <label\n                                                for=\"days-of-care\">Number of Days of Care<\/label>\n                                            <select class=\"g8-centre-fees-days-of-care g8-form-field--select\"\n                                                id=\"days-of-care\" name=\"days-of-care\" required=\"required\">\n                                                <option value=\"\" selected disabled>\n                                                    Input days                                                <\/option>\n                                                <option value=\"1\">1<\/option>\n                                                <option value=\"2\">2<\/option>\n                                                <option value=\"3\">3<\/option>\n                                                <option value=\"4\">4<\/option>\n                                                <option value=\"5\">5<\/option>\n                                            <\/select>\n                                            <small class=\"g8-centre-fees__days-hint\">**1-4 days =\n                                                11.5 hour sessions, 5 days = 100 hours<\/small>\n                                        <\/div>\n\n                                        <div class=\"g8-centre-fees__hint-box\">\n                                            <div class=\"g8-centre-fees__hint-content\">\n                                                <p><strong>Changes to CCS &#8211; The 3-Day Guarantee (Starting 5th January 2026)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Australian Government is replacing the Child Care Subsidy (CCS) Activity Test from 5th January 2026, to provide a min. 72 hours per fortnight or 3 days per week of subsidised early childhood education and care (ECEC) for eligible families.<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n\n                                        <div class=\"g8-form-group\">\n                                            <label for=\"age-group\">Age Group<\/label>\n                                            <select class=\"g8-centre-fees-age-group g8-form-field--select\" id=\"age-group\"\n                                                name=\"age-group\" required=\"required\">\n                                                <option value=\"\" selected disabled>\n                                                    Choose your service                                                <\/option>\n                                                <option\n                                                    value=\"VIC|nursery|190.50\">\n                                                    Nursery (0 &#8211; 2 years)                                                <\/option>\n                                                <option\n                                                    value=\"VIC|toddler|190.50\">\n                                                    Toddler (2 &#8211; 4 years)                                                <\/option>\n                                                <option value=\"VIC|3yr-kindergarten|190.50\">Kindergarten (3 &#8211; 4 years)<\/option><option value=\"VIC|4yr-kindergarten|190.50\">Kindergarten (4 &#8211; 5 years)<\/option>                                            <\/select>\n                                        <\/div>\n\n                                        <div class=\"g8-form-group g8-form-group--check\">\n                                            <input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"agree-privacy-policy\"\n                                                class=\"g8-agree-privacy-policy form-check-input g8-form-field--check\"\n                                                name=\"agree-privacy-policy\">\n                                            <i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-g8-check\"><\/i>\n                                            <label class=\"form-check-label\" for=\"agree-privacy-policy\">\n                                                <p>I have read and agree to G8 Education&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/g8education.edu.au\/privacy-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Privacy Policy.<\/a><\/p>                                            <\/label>\n                                        <\/div>\n\n                                        <input type=\"hidden\" id=\"centre-daily-hours\" name=\"centre-daily-hours\"\n                                            value=\"11.5\" \/>\n                                        <input type=\"hidden\" id=\"centre-nsw-seifa-rating\" name=\"centre-nsw-seifa-rating\"\n                                            value=\"10\" \/>\n\n                                        <div class=\"g8-form__submit-container\">\n                                            <button type=\"submit\" class=\"g8-form__submit g8-centre-fees__calculate-btn\"\n                                                aria-label=\"Calculate\"\n                                                data-fee-nursery=\"190.50\"\n                                                data-fee-toddler=\"190.50\"\n                                                data-fee-kindergarten=\"190.50\">\n                                                <span>Calculate<\/span>\n                                            <\/button>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/form>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n\n                            <div class=\"g8-centre-fees__result-section visually-hidden--force\">\n                                <div class=\"g8-centre-fees__result-container\">\n                                    <div class=\"g8-centre-fees__result-header\">\n                                        <div class=\"g8-centre-fees__result-header-content\">\n                                            <h4 class=\"g8-centre-fees__result-title\">2026 3-Day Guarantee                                            <\/h4>\n                                            <p class=\"g8-centre-fees__result-subtitle\">\n                                                From 5th January 2026, based on the information you have entered, here&#039;s an estimate of your CCS entitlements and your out-of-pocket costs.                                            <\/p>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"g8-centre-fees__result-cards\">\n                                            <div class=\"g8-centre-fees__result-card\">\n                                                <p class=\"g8-centre-fees__result-card-label\">\n                                                    Total Fees                                                <\/p>\n                                                <p\n                                                    class=\"g8-centre-fees__result-card-value g8-centre-fees__result__total-fees\">\n                                                    $0.00<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"g8-centre-fees__result-card\">\n                                                <p class=\"g8-centre-fees__result-card-label\">\n                                                    Estimated CCS Fee Subsidy                                                <\/p>\n                                                <p\n                                                    class=\"g8-centre-fees__result-card-value g8-centre-fees__result__subsidy\">\n                                                    $0.00<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                            <div\n                                                class=\"g8-centre-fees__result-card kindergarten-subsidy__container visually-hidden--force\">\n                                                <p class=\"g8-centre-fees__result-card-label\">\n                                                    Kindergarten\/Preschool Subsidy                                                <\/p>\n                                                <p\n                                                    class=\"g8-centre-fees__result-card-value g8-centre-fees__result__kindergarten-subsidy\">\n                                                    $0.00<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"g8-centre-fees__result-card g8-centre-fees__result-card--highlight\">\n                                                <p class=\"g8-centre-fees__result-card-label\">\n                                                    Out of Pocket Cost (what you pay)                                                <\/p>\n                                                <p\n                                                    class=\"g8-centre-fees__result-card-value g8-centre-fees__result__out-of-pocket-cost\">\n                                                    $0.00<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"g8-centre-fees__matrix-section\">\n                                        <div class=\"g8-centre-fees__matrix-header\">\n                                            <div class=\"g8-centre-fees__matrix-header-content\">\n                                                <h5 class=\"g8-centre-fees__matrix-title\">\n                                                    Matrix Out of Pocket Cost                                                <\/h5>\n                                                <div class=\"g8-centre-fees__matrix-description\">\n                                                    <p>Is your CCS working for you? Check the out-of-pocket cost matrix per child against session lengths and weekly days below. Please note: The table in the matrix only shows out-of-pocket costs after CCS (Child Care Subsidy).<\/p>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                            <button type=\"button\"\n                                                class=\"g8-centre-fees__matrix-toggle g8-centre-fees__matrix-toggle--show\"\n                                                aria-label=\"See matrix\">\n                                                <i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-alt-arrow-down\"><\/i>\n                                                <span>See matrix<\/span>\n                                            <\/button>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"g8-centre-fees__matrix-content visually-hidden--force\">\n                                            <div class=\"g8-centre-fees__matrix-table\">\n                                                <div class=\"table-responsive\">\n                                                    <table class=\"table\">\n                                                        <thead>\n                                                            <tr>\n                                                                <th>Child 1<\/th>\n                                                                <th>1 Day<\/th>\n                                                                <th>2 Days<\/th>\n                                                                <th>3 Days<\/th>\n                                                                <th>4 Days<\/th>\n                                                                <th>5 Days<\/th>\n                                                            <\/tr>\n                                                        <\/thead>\n                                                        <tbody>\n                                                            <!-- Matrix rows will be dynamically generated based on centre daily hours -->\n                                                        <\/tbody>\n                                                    <\/table>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"g8-centre-fees__matrix-kindergarten-note visually-hidden--force\">\n                                                <p>*Kindergarten\/preschool subsidy applied:                                                    <strong\n                                                        class=\"g8-centre-fees__matrix-kindergarten-amount\">$0.00<\/strong>\n                                                <\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"g8-centre-fees__result-footer\">\n                                        <div class=\"g8-centre-fees__disclaimer-section\">\n                                                                                            <div class=\"g8-centre-fees__disclaimer\">\n                                                    <p>*This estimator provides an estimate only and is based on the following assumptions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Accuracy and currency of family income information entered.<\/li>\n<li>Family CCS entitlements include 100 hours of subsidised care per fortnight. Please note your family may be entitled to less than 100 hours of subsidised care per fortnight &#8211; if you are unsure we recommend you use the comprehensive CCS estimator in the link below.<\/li>\n<li>Where 1-4 days of care is selected, full day sessions apply (being full operational hours of the centre, which can vary between centres).<\/li>\n<li>Where 5 days of care is selected, 10-hour per day sessions apply (ie, 50 hours p\/w to optimise 100 hours of CCS subsidised care across the fortnight).<\/li>\n<li>Where a family&#8217;s CCS entitlements include less than 100 hours of subsidised care per fortnight, please use the comprehensive CCS calculator as a guide.<\/li>\n<li>NSW Preschool Fee Relief is effective from 1st January 2026.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                                                                                                            <div class=\"disclaimer-full\">\n                                                            <p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Kindergarten\/preschool subsidy is subject to State Government specific requirements including child age eligibility criteria and the delivery of the funded program by an Early Childhood Teacher on the day the subsidy is claimed by the family. Calculations herein are based on the assumption all eligibility criteria is met. Please contact your centre for detailed information.<\/p>\n                                                        <\/div>\n                                                        <a href=\"#\"\n                                                            class=\"read-more-toggle\">Read more<\/a>\n                                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"g8-centre-fees__result-actions\">\n                                            <button type=\"button\"\n                                                class=\"g8-centre-fees__action-btn g8-centre-fees__back-btn\">\n                                                <span>Back<\/span>\n                                            <\/button>\n                                            <div class=\"g8-centre-fees__result-actions-group\">\n          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                     <div class=\"g8-centres-nearby__content-container\">\n                                                                    <h2 class=\"g8-centres-nearby__title g8-block-subtitle\">Explore nearby G8 Education centres<\/h2>\n                                \n                                                                    <div class=\"g8-centres-nearby__content g8-block-content\"><p>Looking for other great childcare, kindergarten or preschool options? Discover more G8 Education centres near you!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                \n                                                                    <ul class=\"g8-centres-nearby__centres\">\n                                                                                    <li>\n                                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kinderhaven.com.au\/our-centres\/childcare-essendon\">\n                                                    <i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-map-point\"><\/i>\n                                                    <div>\n                                                        <p>Essendon Fields Kinder Haven<\/p>\n                                                        <span>3.21km<\/span>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                    <i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-alt-arrow-right\"><\/i>\n                                                <\/a>\n                                            <\/li>\n                                                                                    <li>\n                                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.communitykids.com.au\/our-centres\/childcare-pascoe-vale\">\n                                                    <i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-map-point\"><\/i>\n                                                    <div>\n                                                        <p>Community Kids Pascoe Vale Early Education Centre<\/p>\n                                                        <span>3.30km<\/span>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                    <i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-alt-arrow-right\"><\/i>\n                                                <\/a>\n                                            <\/li>\n                                                                                    <li>\n                                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kinderhaven.com.au\/our-centres\/childcare-maribyrnong\">\n                                                    <i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-map-point\"><\/i>\n                                                    <div>\n                                                        <p>Highpoint Kinder Haven<\/p>\n                                                        <span>3.75km<\/span>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                    <i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-alt-arrow-right\"><\/i>\n                                                <\/a>\n                                            <\/li>\n                                                                            <\/ul>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n    <section id=\"g8-accordion_24_670c5c72a1c58\" class=\"g8-accordion light  \">\n        <div class=\"g8-container\">\n            <div class=\"g8-row\">\n                <div class=\"g8-col\">\n                    <div class=\"g8-accordion__container g8-block-container\">\n                        <h2 class=\"g8-accordion__title g8-block-title\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n                                                    <div class=\"accordion accordion-flush g8-accordion__items\" id=\"g8-accordion_24_670c5c72a1c58\">\n                                                                    <div class=\"g8-accordion__item accordion-item\">\n                                        <h2 class=\"g8-accordion__item__header accordion-header\">\n                                            <button class=\"g8-accordion__item__header__button accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#flush-collapse-g8-accordion_24_670c5c72a1c58-0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"flush-collapse-g8-accordion_24_670c5c72a1c58-0\">\n                                                <span class=\"g8-accordion__item__title\">What can I expect from a centre tour?<\/span>\n                                                <i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-alt-arrow-down\"><\/i>\n                                            <\/button>\n                                        <\/h2>\n                                        <div id=\"flush-collapse-g8-accordion_24_670c5c72a1c58-0\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" data-bs-parent=\"#g8-accordion_24_670c5c72a1c58\">\n                                            <div class=\"g8-accordion__item__content g8-block-wysiwyg\">\n                                                <p>A centre tour is a convenient way to experience the childcare centre of your choice and meet with our qualified educators at a time that is suitable for your family&#8217;s schedule. <a href=\"\/book-a-tour\">Click here to book a tour online.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>On the day of the tour, you can observe practices and interactions within the centre environment. You\u2019ll be able to see all the rooms and playgrounds, ask the team members any questions you have in mind, and get all the information you need to make the best decision for your child.<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                    <div class=\"g8-accordion__item accordion-item\">\n                                        <h2 class=\"g8-accordion__item__header accordion-header\">\n                                            <button class=\"g8-accordion__item__header__button accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#flush-collapse-g8-accordion_24_670c5c72a1c58-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"flush-collapse-g8-accordion_24_670c5c72a1c58-1\">\n                                                <span class=\"g8-accordion__item__title\">Will I be put on a waitlist?<\/span>\n                                                <i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-alt-arrow-down\"><\/i>\n                                            <\/button>\n                                        <\/h2>\n                                        <div id=\"flush-collapse-g8-accordion_24_670c5c72a1c58-1\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" data-bs-parent=\"#g8-accordion_24_670c5c72a1c58\">\n                                            <div class=\"g8-accordion__item__content g8-block-wysiwyg\">\n                                                <p>Our Family Support Team will add your child\u2019s name to our waitlist if one of our childcare centres is currently full in your child\u2019s age group. We will then contact you as soon as a place becomes available.<\/p>\n<p>We also do monthly check-ins to review availability, and you will receive a text message confirming whether you\u2019re still happy to remain on the waitlist each month. If you would like an update at any point, you\u2019re welcome to reach out on our Web Chat or give us a call.<\/p>\n<p>Our Family Support Team can also help you find more G8 early learning centres near you, with the same offerings at the Casa Bambini centre you are interested in that have immediate availability.<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                    <div class=\"g8-accordion__item accordion-item\">\n                                        <h2 class=\"g8-accordion__item__header accordion-header\">\n                                            <button class=\"g8-accordion__item__header__button accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#flush-collapse-g8-accordion_24_670c5c72a1c58-2\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"flush-collapse-g8-accordion_24_670c5c72a1c58-2\">\n                                                <span class=\"g8-accordion__item__title\">What can I do to help my child prepare for starting care?<\/span>\n                                                <i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-alt-arrow-down\"><\/i>\n                                            <\/button>\n                                        <\/h2>\n                                        <div id=\"flush-collapse-g8-accordion_24_670c5c72a1c58-2\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" data-bs-parent=\"#g8-accordion_24_670c5c72a1c58\">\n                                            <div class=\"g8-accordion__item__content g8-block-wysiwyg\">\n                                                <p>It\u2019s common for a child to experience separation anxiety when they first start child care. When you\u2019re getting ready to start child care, you can help your child overcome anxieties by visiting the child care service together for a Stay and Play session, and easing into new routines at home.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/news-advice\/10-tips-to-help-your-child-settle-in-when-they-start-child-care\">Read more tips about how to make the transition easier for your child.<\/a><\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                    <div class=\"g8-accordion__item accordion-item\">\n                                        <h2 class=\"g8-accordion__item__header accordion-header\">\n                                            <button class=\"g8-accordion__item__header__button accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#flush-collapse-g8-accordion_24_670c5c72a1c58-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"flush-collapse-g8-accordion_24_670c5c72a1c58-3\">\n                                                <span class=\"g8-accordion__item__title\">What should I pack my child for their first day?<\/span>\n                                                <i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-alt-arrow-down\"><\/i>\n                                            <\/button>\n                                        <\/h2>\n                                        <div id=\"flush-collapse-g8-accordion_24_670c5c72a1c58-3\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" data-bs-parent=\"#g8-accordion_24_670c5c72a1c58\">\n                                            <div class=\"g8-accordion__item__content g8-block-wysiwyg\">\n                                                <p>Most of our child care and early education centres offer nappies and wipes, sunscreen and hats, as well as nutritious meals prepared by our in-house cook. Some centres also provide sheets and formula, so you may not need to remember to pack them.<\/p>\n<p>For nursery children, be sure to bring: nappy rash cream, dummies, bottles and teats, comfort toys or blankets, three spare outfits, spare socks and a plastic bag for wet clothes.<\/p>\n<p>For toddlers and preschool or kindergarten-aged children, it\u2019s best to bring: spare underwear, water bottle or sippy cup, sun hat, closed-toe shoes, two spare outfits, spare socks and a plastic bag for wet clothes.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, anything else your individual child may need, such as breast milk, a sleeping bag, a comforter or medication.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s best to speak to your centre of choice for a full list of everything included.<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                    <div class=\"g8-accordion__item accordion-item\">\n                                        <h2 class=\"g8-accordion__item__header accordion-header\">\n                                            <button class=\"g8-accordion__item__header__button accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#flush-collapse-g8-accordion_24_670c5c72a1c58-4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"flush-collapse-g8-accordion_24_670c5c72a1c58-4\">\n                                                <span class=\"g8-accordion__item__title\">How do I get updates on my child&#8217;s day?<\/span>\n                                                <i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-alt-arrow-down\"><\/i>\n                                            <\/button>\n                                        <\/h2>\n                                        <div id=\"flush-collapse-g8-accordion_24_670c5c72a1c58-4\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" data-bs-parent=\"#g8-accordion_24_670c5c72a1c58\">\n                                            <div class=\"g8-accordion__item__content g8-block-wysiwyg\">\n                                                <p>Casa Bambini uses Xplor Home as our <a href=\"\/family-information\/family-communication\">family communication app<\/a>. It is the best and easiest way to keep track of your child\u2019s day.<\/p>\n<p>After you enrol your child with the centre, you can utilise Xplor Home to book child care days, manage your account, receive the photographs that capture your child\u2019s learning, learn about your child\u2019s progress, as well as keep up-to-date with upcoming centre events and important information.<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                    <div class=\"g8-accordion__item accordion-item\">\n                                        <h2 class=\"g8-accordion__item__header accordion-header\">\n                                            <button class=\"g8-accordion__item__header__button accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#flush-collapse-g8-accordion_24_670c5c72a1c58-5\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"flush-collapse-g8-accordion_24_670c5c72a1c58-5\">\n                                                <span class=\"g8-accordion__item__title\">What happens if my child gets sick?<\/span>\n                                                <i class=\"g8-icon g8-icon-alt-arrow-down\"><\/i>\n                                            <\/button>\n                                        <\/h2>\n                                        <div id=\"flush-collapse-g8-accordion_24_670c5c72a1c58-5\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" data-bs-parent=\"#g8-accordion_24_670c5c72a1c58\">\n                                            <div class=\"g8-accordion__item__content g8-block-wysiwyg\">\n                                                <p>If your child shows signs of an infectious illness when they arrive at the centre or becomes sick during the day, you may be notified that you need to make alternative arrangements or pick up your child from the centre and keep them home until they are no longer infectious. While we understand that this can be inconvenient, Casa Bambini is committed to maintaining a healthy environment and reducing the risk of infection for all children.<\/p>\n<p>Under the Child Care Subsidy (CCS), families are allowed 42 absence days per child, per financial year. 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