Located on the Mornington Peninsula's natural surroundings, Woodleigh's Early Learning Centres offer co-educational programs designed to nurture and inspire young learners.

Our progressive approach to education begins for 3-year-old children in our purpose-built Early Childhood Centres at the Minimbah Campus in Frankston and the Penbank Campus in Moorooduc.

With a focus on creating a supportive and enriching environment, we are dedicated to fostering your child's growth and development during these crucial early years. Both campuses operate between 9am and 3pm.

 

MINIMBAH CAMPUS

  • 3-YEAR OLD PROGRAM, 2 days per week:
    Thursday and Friday, 9:00am - 3:00pm
  • 4-YEAR-OLD PROGRAM, 4 days per week:
    Monday to Thursday, 9:00am - 3:00pm

PENBANK CAMPUS

  • 3-YEAR-OLD PROGRAM, 2 days per week:
     Monday and Tuesday, 9:00am - 3:00pm 
  • 4-YEAR-OLD PROGRAM, 3 days per week:
    Wednesday to Friday, 9:00am - 3:00pm
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Our approach to teaching and learning is inspired by the Reggio Emilia educational philosophy, one where learning areas are interconnected. 

This is strategically informed by the five learning outcomes of the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF) and aligns seamlessly with our inquiry-based curriculum framework of the International Baccaleurate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP), ensuring a holistic and integrated educational experience.

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A Commitment to Excellence

At Woodleigh, we take pride in achieving and maintaining an ‘Exceeding’ rating in all seven quality standard areas set by the National Quality Framework (NQF) at both of our Early Learning Centres, Minimbah and Penbank. The NQF provides a national approach to regulation, assessment and quality improvement for all services in Australia and this rating reflects our dedication to offering the highest standards of early childhood education.

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Make an Informed Choice

From sessional kindergarten to long day care, the options for parents in Melbourne are plentiful. Choosing the right care for your family situation might feel overwhelming. At Woodleigh, we appreciate the complexity of this decision and offer comprehensive support to help you make an informed decision for your child and your family. 

We invite you to ask questions and visit our centre during a typical day at the next campus tour. This is an opportunity to meet our dedicated staff and experience our unique approach to early childhood education. Most importantly, we encourage you to trust your instincts - no one knows your child better than you do.

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Lisa Coxon
Director of Early Childhood

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Get to know us better at
PLAYGROUP

Minimbah's Playgroup is designed for 2-year-olds and provides an open, friendly atmosphere to encourage active participation and communication with the child and their family. It's a great way to get to know us better and learn more about our approach to Kindergarten before you make a commitment.