Valencia Drive Early Learning Centre

Shoutout to Emma Stewart for a beautiful book week display set up here in the front office for some amazing photos to celebrate book week!✨📚
We are lucky to have centre that is full of wonderful, supportive and creative families!

WE’RE GROWING OUR VALENCIA DRIVE TEAM!

Are you ready for a change, or know someone who might be?

We’re looking for passionate Cert III Educators, Diploma Educators and Early Childhood Teachers (ECTs) who genuinely love what they do and want to be part of a supportive, fun and caring team.

At Valencia Drive, our children and families are at the heart of what we do, and we’re looking for people who share that same passion. 💙

✨ Part-time & full-time opportunities available
✨ Supportive and welcoming team
✨ Opportunities to learn, grow and bring your ideas
✨ A workplace where you can make a real difference

📧 Send your resume to [email protected]

Come join us and be part of something special.

Please feel free to share or tag someone who would be a great addition to our team!

🌿 A Special Cultural Visit at Our Service! 🌿

On Monday we were so lucky to welcome the wonderful students and teachers from Bletchington Public School to our service!

The children had an amazing time learning about and experiencing Aboriginal culture through the didgeridoo, cultural dance and storytelling. 🎶🪃

It was such a wonderful opportunity for our children to learn, listen and engage with culture in such a fun and meaningful way. The excitement and smiles on their faces said it all! 🥰

A huge thank you to Max Wilson and the boys from Bletchington Public School for sharing your time, knowledge and culture with us. We truly appreciate you coming along and making it such a special experience for our children.

Our children absolutely loved every moment and are already looking forward to your next visit! ❤️
Thank you for helping us create such meaningful learning experiences for our little ones! 🌏✨

THIS WEEK✨☁️🌝
Monday 20th June - Friday 24th June 2026
This week we are celebrating Pyjama Week! Children & educators are invited to come dressed in their favourite pyjamas as we enjoy a week filled with cosy stories, calming activities, imaginative play, and plenty of fun with friends.

🌼 Meet One Of Our Toddler Room Leader's – Elizabeth 🌼

Elizabeth is committed to creating a nurturing environment where children feel safe, loved, and empowered to become confident learners. She believes every child is capable of achieving great things and enjoys supporting them to build their self-confidence, self-esteem, and social skills through meaningful, play-based experiences.

Inspired by both play-based learning and the Montessori approach, Elizabeth encourages children to explore, think independently, and develop practical life skills through hands-on learning. She loves fostering creativity, imagination, and curiosity while helping each child grow into a confident and capable individual.

We're so grateful to have Elizabeth as part of our team and for the encouragement, warmth, and dedication she brings to our centre every day. 🌿✨

🌼 Meet One Of Our Toddler Room Leader's – Jovy 🌼

Jovy is passionate about creating a safe, nurturing environment where every child feels valued, supported, and encouraged to grow. She understands that every child learns in their own unique way and believes in providing patient guidance through meaningful, play-based learning experiences that build confidence and foster a lifelong love of learning.

With her calm, caring nature and child-centred approach, Jovy creates opportunities for children to explore, discover, and develop at their own pace, ensuring every child feels a strong sense of belonging and is supported to reach their full potential.

We're so grateful to have Jovy as part of our team and for the kindness, patience, and dedication she brings to our centre each and every day. 🌿✨

🌼 Meet One Of Our Toddler Room Leader's – Shonoa 🌼

We're delighted to introduce Shonoa, one of our passionate and inspiring Toddler Room Leaders! 💚

Shonoa believes every child deserves to learn in an environment where they feel included, respected, and celebrated for who they are. Through gentle guidance and child-led, play-based learning, she encourages children to explore their interests, express their creativity, and build confidence at their own pace.

With her nurturing approach, Shonoa creates meaningful learning experiences that inspire curiosity while fostering a strong sense of belonging. She is dedicated to ensuring every child feels safe, valued, and supported to reach their full potential.

We're so grateful to have Shonoa as part of our team. 🌿✨

🌿 Meet Our Centre Director – Libby 🌿

At the heart of every great early learning service is a strong leader, and we're proud to introduce our wonderful Centre Director, Libby.

With a passion for making a positive difference in children's lives, Libby leads our service with consistency, integrity, and a genuine commitment to high-quality education and care. She believes every child deserves to feel safe, valued, and supported as they learn and grow, and works closely with our educators to ensure this is reflected in everything we do.

As Centre Director, Libby's role goes far beyond overseeing the day-to-day operations. She mentors and supports our team, ensures we maintain the highest standards of quality and compliance, builds strong relationships with families, and fosters a positive culture where children, educators, and families can all thrive.

Libby is passionate about leading by example, creating a welcoming environment built on trust, respect, open communication, and child safety. Her dedication to mentoring educators and promoting consistency across our service helps ensure every child receives the best possible start to their learning journey.

We're incredibly grateful to have Libby leading our team and look forward to the positive impact she continues to make in our centre every day. 💚

✨ Our Philosophy, Our Purpose ✨

At Valencia Drive Early Learning Centre, our philosophy is the guiding force behind our foundational daily practice and decision making.

It shapes how we nurture relationships, create inspiring learning environments, and support every child to feel a true sense of Belonging, Being and Becoming.

We believe every child is capable, curious and unique. Through play-based learning, strong partnerships with families, and meaningful connections, we empower children to grow into confident, compassionate and lifelong learners.

Every interaction, every experience, and every opportunity is thoughtfully guided by our commitment to creating a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment where children can thrive.

Because when children feel they belong, they have the confidence to become all they are capable of. 💚