Children's House of Early Learning - Boronia

Get Silly for a Serious Cause! ♥️
On the 28th of August, we raised funds for Red Nose Day, through our CHOEL market. The children and educators worked hard in the lead up to the event, creating pieces of art, clothing, and more, to raise money for a very important cause. Altogether the event raised an incredible $278.
♥️ Red Nose Australia raise money to help fund research to prevent little lives being lost, and provide counselling services to grief-stricken families
♥️ over 40 years, Red Nose Day has raised over 18 million for vital research, through fundraising support
♥️ Red Nose Australia offers support on safe sleeping, safer pregnancy, and grief & loss support

To any families in need or wanting to learn more , we would like to encourage you to visit the website

Book Week magic 📚✨
A week full of stories, sensory play, small world adventures and so much imagination 💫

A recent visit to our local library! 📚
Earlier this week, some of the Junior Inventors walked to Boronia Library where they were welcomed by Librarian, Bernadette. The children were captivated within the story telling of each book, through Bernadette’s animated and enthusiastic reading, the characters and setting of each story came to life ♥️
Following the storytelling session, the children were invited to explore the library’s StoryTime Pods. This interactive technology allowed them to engage with stories in a digital format, blending traditional literacy with modern technology. They navigated the touchscreens with confidence and curiosity, extending their understanding of narrative structures and digital literacy.

Have you visited our local library recently? 💭

🐝World Bee Day! 🌼
Last week, our buzzing little buddies took center stage as the Pioneers and Junior Inventors welcomed a very special guest—Holly the local beekeeper! 🧑‍🌾🍯
Holly gave us the buzz on all things bees! 🐝💬 We learned about the incredible roles different bees play in the hive, from the queen bee (the real VIP!) to the hardworking foragers and hive keepers.
The sweet surprise? We saw fresh honeycomb being made AND tasted two delicious types of honey—yum! 🍯👅
To keep our stripy friends safe and happy, here are some bee-autiful tips:
🌼 Put out a bee bar! A shallow dish of water with some little rocks makes the perfect pit stop for a thirsty bee on the go.
🌻 Plant, plant, plant! Flowers = food for bees. The more we plant, the more we help them—and our gardens will thank us too.
❌ Say no to sprays! Pesticides hurt bees, butterflies, and ladybugs. Let’s keep our gardens a no-poison zone.
🚫🐝 Look but don’t touch! Bees won’t bother us if we give them space. So admire them from afar and let them do their important work in peace.
Here’s to the bees—small but mighty, sweet and stripey! 🐝💛

📣 Enrolments now open at Children’s House of Early Learning!
We offer a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment for your child’s early years.
Let us help build the foundation for a lifetime of learning.
Contact us today to find out more.

🎉 Celebrating 12 Amazing Years of Bree at CHOEL! 🎉

Today, we honour Bree, who is celebrating an incredible 12 years with Children’s House! 💛

Bree’s journey with us began at CHOEL Mt Evelyn as a fresh-faced, unqualified educator, eager to learn and grow. Over the years, she has worn many hats—trainee, room leader, assistant director—and now leads our Boronia team as Centre Director. 🌟

Her fun, easy-going, and committed nature makes her an absolute joy to work with. Bree’s enthusiasm is infectious, and her dedication to creating a nurturing environment for children, families, and educators alike is truly inspiring.

Bree, we are so grateful for everything you bring to CHOEL—your passion, leadership, and unwavering support for those around you. 💛 Thank you for 12 amazing years, and here’s to many more!

Drop a comment below to share your love and appreciation for Bree! ⬇️🎉

At CHOEL Mt Evelyn and Boronia, we are more than just childcare centres—we are dedicated to providing high-quality early childhood education and care. Our passionate, qualified educators work closely together to create a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment for every child.

With years of experience and a shared commitment to excellence, our educators complete annual mandatory reporting training and uphold the highest standards of safety, wellbeing, and education. We believe in open communication, trust, and providing families with peace of mind, knowing their little ones are in caring and capable hands.

Leading our teams are our incredible Centre Directors, Bree (Boronia) and Paige (Mt Evelyn). With their dedication, experience, and strong leadership, they guide our educators in creating positive learning environments that support children’s growth and development. Bree and Paige work closely with families, our teams, and owners Cassie and Cheryl to ensure each child receives the highest quality care.

Cassie and Cheryl, our owners, are two local businesswomen and mothers who are deeply connected to the community. Cassie brings over 25 years of experience in early childhood education, while Cheryl’s strong leadership and HR expertise ensure our team is supported to do what they do best—provide high-quality care and learning experiences for every child.

We are incredibly proud of the warm, supportive environment we have built and the strong relationships we share with our families. Thank you for being part of our CHOEL community. 💛

Today, the Junior Inventors had an exciting excursion to The Basin Free Food Project 🍎

The children had the opportunity to explore the vibrant garden, where they discovered a variety of vegetables growing in the soil. They were thrilled to try fresh tomatoes, crisp asparagus, and carrots, and even got to pick their own chillies to take home!
The sensory experience continued as the children were able to smell the different fragrances of the rosemary and fresh limes, learning about the many plants in the garden. Afterward, the children put on their gloves and masks to plant their own bean seeds, which they carefully watered and will be able to take home.

As a special treat, they also planted garlic in the garden, learning about the life cycle of plants and how their food grows. It was a wonderful day filled with hands-on learning, new experiences, and plenty of smiles!

Written by Educator Skyla 🌱👩🏻‍🌾

Somewhere over the rainbow… 🌈
With a little pot of gold, and some good luck, we celebrated St Patrick’s Day ☘️
The children celebrated todays special event with a range of sensory play, music and art! Happy St Patrick’s Day

Exploring the Deep Blue 🪸
Throughout Sea Week, children explored concepts of conservation, habitats, and aquatic sea life 🐬

Did You Know?
🩵 the ocean covers 70% of our planet
🩵 our ocean hosts 80% of the worlds biodiversity
🩵 the ocean provides more than half of the oxygen we breathe

This year we have begun collaborating with Ben’s Place, a charitable group that offers food assistance to members of the community and organizations based in The Basin.

Today the Junior Inventors made their way into the local community to visit Ben’s Place, located at The Basin Senior Citizens Centre.
Over the past few weeks, we have collected donations of non perishable foods, clothes, nappies and other goods. The children were able to deliver these items to Ben’s Place to assist the local community, and those in need. ♥️
Ben’s Place is accessible to all those living within the local area, and support those in need through collected donations. The Junior Inventors were able to assist the incredible volunteers, and help with the hand out of food. We are very grateful for the opportunity to visit Ben’s Place today, and look forward to revisiting with more donations on regular visits ♥️

Our 2025 Miss Valentine goes to Educator Molly ♥️
Molly was nominated by her fellow educators for her kindness and thoughtful towards others, as well as for her positive interactions with the children which always leaves a smile on everyone’s faces 💌