MercyCare Ballajura Early Learning Centre
Nature is a big part of each day for children at Ballajura Early Learning Centre, not only with its spacious grounds, beautiful old shade trees and nature-based play areas, but through its commitment to environmental sustainability.
We pride ourselves on providing a safe and secure setting for children, where families feel valued for their uniqueness and are respected and involved.
Our experienced, long-term staff are a close-knit team and well-known in the local community, thanks to having cared for so many local families. Our highly qualified and experienced educational team provide a flexible, responsive and engaging learning environment tailored to each child’s individual needs.
Children are encouraged to get hands-on with nature, whether it’s through caring for the Centre’s numerous animals including chickens, guinea pigs and fish; tending the thriving vegetable garden; or playing and exploring in the vast natural play spaces. MercyCare Child Care Centre Ballajura has nature-based play areas that encourage children to be creative, independent, take risks and build resilience. Our hands-on activities are a great way to teach children how to care for living things, how plants and animals grow and develop, and how to respect and care for our environment.
Cultural diversity is embraced in all age groups. Yarning circles and a daily Acknowledgement of Country are just a couple of ways children learn and celebrate Indigenous culture.
Our rooms are bright and colourful with modern amenities and add to the homely feeling that our educators work hard to preserve.
Features and Highlights
Our newly renovated rooms are bright and colourful with modern amenities and add to the homely feeling that our educators work hard to preserve.
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Places for children from birth to 6 years (babies, toddlers and kindergarten)
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School Readiness Program
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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, routines, care requirements and additional needs.
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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)
Manager
Kelly
As a dedicated educator and mother of four, I’ve experienced first-hand both sides of the fence when it comes to navigating child care. The experience has made me all-the-more passionate about nurturing a sense of community at Banksia Grove.
I am inspired by the ecological systems theory, which places emphasis on the people and environment around children, helping to shape their development. Beautiful play spaces, like ours at Banksia Grove, bring a sense of calm and wonderful opportunities for exploration for the children.
Over the years I have loved building the special relationships we share with the families and children. I feel it is important to embrace each family’s uniqueness and learn from the wonderful diversity amongst families.
Before taking the manager role at Banksia Grove I was at MercyCare’s Landsdale Centre for 16 years after starting in childhood education in 2003.
I have a Diploma in Children’s Services and have completed an Early Childhood Teacher degree.
What our parents say about us
