Toorak’s Early Learning Centre on the Mornington Peninsula
In the heart of Mount Eliza on the Mornington Peninsula, Toorak College offers an exceptional Early Learning program for Kinder and Pre-Prep children, which acts as the start of their academic journey.
Early Learning
Pre-Prep and Kindergarten Programs
Toorak’s Early Learning Centre is open to our three and four-year-old children, delighting in new learning opportunities and experiences that will form their foundation of understanding. Our qualified teachers ensure our littlest learners create purposeful and meaningful connections throughout their time with us and beyond.
PLAY VIDEOTo enlighten is to give someone greater knowledge or understanding. When a young person enters our Early Learning Centre, they develop their sense of self, understanding of others and find their connection to the world around them.Mrs Melissa Schoorman, Head of Wardle House and Deputy Principal
Our Play-Based Preschool Learning Philosophy
Our children are engaged in a supportive and fun-filled learning environment as they discover through play. Influenced by the Reggio Emilia approach, our children are recognised as capable and resourceful learners. Our qualified teachers promote a creative and play-based learning approach through explicit and implicit teaching, enabling our children to explore their surroundings, make independent discoveries and develop a love of learning from an early age.
Specialist Program Delivered By Expert Teachers
The Early Learning program is complemented by specialist classes in Creative Arts, STEM-X, Health & Wellbeing, Language & Cultural Appreciation and Performing Arts. These classes run each week and are taught by specialist teachers.
STEM-X programs: Science, Robotics, Construction and Technology
Creative Arts: Visual Art, Movement and Out and About
Performing Arts: Music, Drama and Dance
Language and Cultural Appreciation: Mandarin and Library
Health and Wellbeing: Physical Education, PMP, Mindfulness and Nutrition
Rated as Exceeding all 7 National Quality Standards
Recognised as a top private school in Melbourne, the Toorak College Early Learning Centre has earned an 'Exceeding' rating across all 7 quality areas in the National Quality Standard assessment. This achievement mirrors the dedicated care and passion of our ELC teaching staff, fostering early childhood education excellence. This is enriched by our exceptional learning environment and high-quality education program.
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Types of Early Learning Programs at Toorak College
When your child is ready to commence their first academic experience, Toorak College awaits. With flexible learning programs available, your child can choose to take a small step or a big leap into their academic journey.
Kindergarten
Pre-Prep
Kindergarten
Kindergarten program for 3-year-old children (Children must have turned 3 years old by February 1 of the year they enter)
Our Kindergarten programs integrate a comprehensive learning framework, offering students the chance to enhance their reading, writing, and problem-solving abilities in a play-based setting. This unique five-day program exposes students to a wide range of specialist classes while participating in a whole school atmosphere.
Kindergarten 5 day program for 3-year-old children
5 day program: Monday to Friday
Specialist classes include: STEM-X, Creative Arts, Performing Arts, Language and Cultural Appreciation, Health and Wellbeing
Kindergarten 4 day program for 3-year-old children
4 day program: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
Specialist classes include: STEM-X, Creative Arts, and Performing Arts
Kindergarten 3 day program for 3-year-old children
3 day program: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Or
3 day program: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
Specialist classes include: STEM-X, Creative Arts, Health/PE and Wellbeing, Performing Arts, Language and Cultural Appreciation
Pre-Prep
Pre-Prep program for 4-year-old children (Children must have turned 4 years old by February 1 of the year they enter)
Our Pre-Prep programs integrate a comprehensive learning framework, offering students the chance to enhance their reading, writing, and problem-solving abilities in a play-based setting. This unique five-day program exposes students to a wide range of specialist classes while participating in a whole school atmosphere.
Pre-Prep 5 day program for 4-year-old children
5 day program: Monday to Friday
Specialist classes include: STEM-X, Creative Arts, Performing Arts, Language and Cultural Appreciation, Health and Wellbeing
Pre-Prep 4 day program for 4-year-old children
4 day program: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
Or
4 day program: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
Specialist classes include: STEM-X, Creative Arts, Language and Cultural Appreciation, Health/PE and Wellbeing
Start Your Child's Early Learning Enrolment
Complete our enrolment application for your child to attend 3 year old Kindergarten or a 4 year old Pre-Prep program at Toorak College where they'll learn and develop the skills they need to be set up for success at primary school and beyond.