Our Philosophy

We value diversity in families and embrace learning about individual children their families and the wider community.

We believe our role is an extension of this family experience, which is why we work collaboratively with families and their core values to provide their children with opportunities that challenge, stimulate and extend their individual learning.

We strive to create a safe environment that nurtures children interests and sense of discovery, whilst ensuring it provides a sense of security and an extension from the home environment.

We believe children are the leaders and we are to listen, learn, observe, participate and extend their play experiences. Our educated and experienced staff team will guide these developmental cues through providing specific experiences to extend your child’s literacy / language, cognitive, social, emotional and physical development.

We believe children are the leaders and we are to listen, learn, observe, participate and extend their play experiences.

Why Enrol With Us

We also acknowledge the importance of children’s health and well being, which is why we practise the ‘start right eat right’ model.

  • Highly competitive rates with fee’s being as low as $82 per day (before the govt 50% fee reduction)
  • Healthy snacks provided that encourage healthy bodies & develop good eating habits
  • Family, friendly community feel
  • Working collaboratively with families to ensure the best educational standards for the children
  • Boutique centre that values each individual child & embraces their uniqueness


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Our Fees

At Ridgehaven ELC we have very competitive rates that include all nappies, food (please note this is breakfast, morning tea, afternoon tea and late snack), parents simply provide lunch only. We have long operational hours from 6.30am – 6.30 pm.

Please call Centre Director on (08) 8263 0405 for fee enquires as they will vary according to your level of child care subsidy.

All fees are correct as of 7th of June 2018.

If a public holiday falls on one of your regular booked days the Centre will offer you a Make Up Day at no charge, these are subject to availability only.

Fee Relief
We ask that all families contact Centrelink prior to starting at the centre to arrange your rebate. Fees are calculated on a sliding scale according to your family’s gross income. There are 2 rebates that Centrelink may provide you. One that will reduce your daily rate which is means tested and another that offers a 50% cash rebate at the end of every quarter, this is not means tested.

How to do this
Contact Centrelink on 13 61 50 and tell them you wish to register your child at Ridgehaven ELC. At the time of this phone call, document both yours and your child’s Customer Reference Number (CRN) as both will be needed by the Centre to complete your enrolment.