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Somerville Cottage.

About Sparrow Early Learning Somerville Cottage

Sparrow Early Learning Somerville Cottage is an early learning centre located in Somerville on the Mornington Peninsula. It was originally built as a doctor’s surgery with a garden designed by famous landscape gardener, Edna Walling. Read more.

We provide care and education for children from 6 weeks through to school age. Our centre prides itself on a warm friendly atmosphere that has often been referred to as an extension of the home. We aim to provide care that compliments and extends the home life, supporting families to meet their child’s needs to the best of our ability.

Our natural setting adds to the extension of home life, where the children are able to explore nature and be challenged by their investigations.

Our relationships with families and children is of utmost importance to us and we strive to support our families and children to feel part of our Somerville Cottage family.

Service details

1140 Frankston-Flinders Road,
Somerville VIC 3912
Ph. 03 5977 5576
somervillecottage@sparrow.edu.au
Monday to Friday
7am to 6pm

What makes our early learning service in Somerville unique?

Nutritionally balanced meals provided
Nappies & wipes provided
Hats & sunscreen provided
Fully accredited, Government-funded Kindergarten Program
Maternal health nurse
Farmyard animals
Highly qualified & experienced educators
Regular photos & updates on your child’s activities

Nursery
6 weeks-14 months

Senior nursery
14 months - 2years

Toddlers
2 - 3 years old

Kinder 3
3 - 4 years old

Kinder 4
4 - 5 years old

Meet
Hayley

Service Manager at Sparrow Early Learning Somerville Cottage

“I have a passion for the early years and supporting our leaders of the future. I believe children learn best when they feel safe, secure and supported and providing an environment that promotes these elements are what we pride our service on.” Read more.

I believe in working in partnership with families. I welcome their feedback, participation and the sharing of ideas as an essential avenue for encouraging their involvement and of evaluating the centre’s performance in regards to ensuring best practices and continual improvement.

In my role as Service Manager i guide and mentor our educators to ensure we are providing the highest quality care, enhance current practices ensuring the educators meet the child’s needs, family’s needs and expectations and to maintain a strong reputation within the community.

Our team here at Sparrow Early Learning Somerville Cottage look forward to welcoming you and working alongside you in your child’s early learning journey.

My qualifications & experience:

Diploma of Early Childhood Education & Care
Over 13 years of experience in early education & care, 7 of those being in management

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Child Development - Sparrow Early Learning Centre

The Sparrow Way.

The Sparrow Way combines proven international early learning methods to create a unique practice designed for today’s society. Guided by the principles of Reggio Emilia and underpinned by The Early Years Framework for Australia, we embrace children’s inherent abilities to learn and develop, creating an environment for them to find solutions through exploration, discovery and invention.

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Enrolment process

Our early learning service in Somerville East promotes an open-door policy where families can visit and walk through the centre at any time during operational hours.

Once families have completed a tour, they will receive an enrolment pack with all necessary paperwork.

Once enrolled, the orientation process begins. The orientation process is an arrangement made between families and staff that supports the family’s needs.

Accessing the Childcare Subsidy

We understand that access to the Government Childcare Subsidy is an important consideration when choosing a childcare centre. Learn more about eligibility, how to access the subsidy and how Sparrow works with your family to ensure a smooth transition into early learning childcare.

childcare subsidy

Happy families at Sparrow Early Learning Somerville Cottage

“I have three children 5, 2 & 9 months and all my children have attended Somerville Childcare & Kindergarten. The educators at the service are outstanding and provide an environment my children all love and call there second home! This service is absolutely amazing!”

Carol WRIGHT

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