MercyCare Early Learning Bennett Springs
Our Bennett Springs Early Learning Centre embraces community and culture. Offering multiple languages and cultural activities throughout the year, children are encouraged to celebrate diversity with their friends, at home and in the community
Our modern, purpose-built child care centre in Bennett Springs provides the perfect base for children to grow, develop and learn. Natural play spaces with grassed areas and trees make the grounds feel more like a park. These surroundings give children the chance to explore nature and play independently.
We pride ourselves on a warm and welcoming environment, especially for multicultural families. Our educators speak multiple languages, which gives many children the ability to communicate in their own language. This helps children settle in and feel secure. We are extremely passionate about teaching the children where food comes from and have a strong focus on the environment, incorporating sustainable practices into our everyday activities and the running of the centre, from our bush tucker garden to recycling materials for arts and crafts activities.
Features and Highlights
Also featured at the MercyCare Bennett Springs Early Learning Centre is a designated light-filled art space, with shelves stocked with a variety of art supplies, encourages children to embrace their creativity. Educators help children to select their own materials and complete individual art projects, many of which are proudly displayed around the centre.
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Places for children from birth to 6 years (babies, toddlers and kindergarten)
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Kindy aged children take part in a School Readiness Program to prepare them for the next stage of their education journey
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Real-time communication with families
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Daily, nutritious menu from Feed Australia
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We work with families to meet special dietary requirements
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MercyCare MiniChef
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Eco Warriors program
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Incursions and special events
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Flexible child care (penalty-free casual and discount public holiday days; money-saving 10-hour sessions, half days)
Our Fees
Our fees before CCS subsidies are as follows:
Daily Fee – $137.00
Half Day Fee – $86.00
Manager
Maria Eldhose
With 18 years of experience in the education sector, I have spent the past nine years dedicated to Early Childhood Education in New Zealand, after teaching in schools for seven years. My academic journey includes a Masters in Mathematics, a Bachelor of Education, and a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care. These qualifications, combined with extensive practical experience, have shaped my passion for nurturing young learners.
I firmly believe that children learn best through play. I strive to create an environment where they can explore, discover, create, and imagine, extending their knowledge through meaningful experiences. My role is to cultivate a welcoming space where children feel safe, supported, and empowered, and where parents trust that their children are being cared for with professionalism, compassion, and empathy.
Each child is unique, bringing their own perspectives, knowledge, and experiences into the learning environment. I believe early childhood education should be a place where children are free to develop, grow, and express themselves, while feeling respected and valued. All children have the right to rich, abundant learning opportunities that foster a sense of belonging within their community. These beliefs form the core of my teaching philosophy and guide my approach to early childhood education.
What our parents say about us
MercyCare Bennett Springs has been absolute game changer for my family! The amazing staff at Bennett Springs are the most patient, friendly, kind, warm, respectful, professional, engaging people I’ve ever met. The love, security, education and energy they provide the classrooms and each child is unbelievable, they not only engage with my son but they quite often tailor activities to his needs and interests. I would highly recommend this early learning centre to everyone who is looking for a place for their child to not only learn, but to blossom and be cared for on not only a professional and educational level but a maternal level too.
Google Verified ReviewOur two children have been going there for 2.5 years now and we could not be happier. The staff make our children feel very special and they have a real passion for the job. They have great communication and provide a good balance between structured activities and free play.
Google Verified ReviewOur daughter attends this beautiful centre and I couldn’t recommend it high enough. It’s so lovely to walk into the centre and have all of the educators say hello to your child, know her name and talk to her with genuine interest. It’s hard to leave your child with people other than family but I have never felt more comfortable doing so.
Google Verified ReviewWe absolutely love this place. All staff are wonderful and so helpful. Our boys loved going there and made great friends there and they loved the staff. We have made such great friends from going there with staff and other parents. Could not recommend this centre enough.
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