Our day-to-day learning approach

At Ridgehaven ELC, learning happens through everyday moments – mealtimes, outdoor play, storytime, art and rest. Our educators plan experiences guided by the EYLF, then follow each child’s own interests and curiosity.

Baby Room

Our Baby room is a calm, nurturing space where educators build strong, trusting relationships with every child. We focus on sensory exploration, communication and routine, following each baby’s own sleep and feeding patterns and working closely with families to keep home and centre in sync.

Toddler Room

As children grow into toddlers, our program builds independence, language and social skills, through hands-on play, creative expression and plenty of outdoor time. Educators support toilet learning, sharing and communication with patience and consistency.

Toddler Room

As children grow into toddlers, our program builds independence, language and social skills, through hands-on play, creative expression and plenty of outdoor time. Educators support toilet learning, sharing and communication with patience and consistency.

Kinder Room

Our Kinder room extends children’s thinking through more structured learning experiences – pre-literacy and pre-numeracy activities, group projects, community visits and specialist programs – alongside dedicated school readiness preparation.

Focus Areas Across All Rooms

Our program supports children’s development across a range of key learning areas.

Cognitive development

Physical development

Gross and fine motor skills

Social and emotional development

Language and literacy

Art and craft, music and movement

Maths, science and construction

Meet Some of Our Educators

At Ridgehaven ELC, our team is experienced, qualified and passionate about early childhood education. Some of our educators have been with the centre for 20+ years, giving children and families rare continuity of care.

Our educators work together to create a warm, welcoming environment where every child can grow, learn, create, explore and play.

At Ridgehaven ELC we believe that all children are unique with their own interests, beliefs and strengths.

Kuula (Nursery)

Juhee Choi

Team Leader of Baby Room

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Mattu Kamara

Cert 3 in Early Childhood
Education and Care

Ghada Said

Cert 3 in Early Childhood
Education and Care

Wadlha (Toddlers)

Finlay Ford

Team Leader of Toddler Room

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Andrea Wigzell

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Crystal Tang

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Amelia Underhill

Cert 3 in Early Childhood Education and Care

Isabelle Brockbank

Ngauwaka (Pre-school)

Dianne Spratt

Team Leader of Junior Kindy

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Danielle Johnson

Assistant Director

Preetpal A Sehrawat

Master in Teaching in Early Childhood Education and Care

Simarjeet Kaur

Senior Kindy Teacher

Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Teacher

Samia Afreen Dolon

Cert 3 in Early Childhood Education and Care

Off-floor

Jennifer Carella

Director · Early Childhood Teacher

Jagruti Barot

Chef · Assistant Director

What Parents Say

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My husband and I have been exceptionally impressed with the care our son receives here at Ridgehaven ELC. He loves all the teachers, the food and the activities. We appreciate the app with updates about what activities he's doing and how much he's eaten, etc. I would highly recommend this centre to anyone considering it - the whole experience has been wonderful. As many parents are, we were very emotional and nervous dropping him off the first day, the staff were fantastic and really helped us to feel comfortable. A great local centre with kind, caring staff who obviously put a lot of effort into the different activities and learning for the kiddos :) I don't normally write reviews but reading the great reviews this place had convinced us and I want to reaffirm to anyone reading that this place is great!
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Our children haven been going to Ridgehaven ELC since they were 11 months and 13 months old and they are now 4 and 2.5years old. They absolutely love it and I couldn't be more confident that they are safe, cared for and having the most fun learning in an engaging environment. The communication between staff and myself is exactly what I need to know that are being well looked after and provided quality early childhood education. I would recommend... And have recommend... Ridgehaven ELC to friends and family. My kids love going to 'school' so I know we made the right choice.
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My daughter is been going to this center since she was 11months, now she is 3 years. Absoutely loves going to childcare.I highly recommend this childcare center. The educators are caring, patient, and genuinely invested in each child's growth and wellbeing. The environment is clean, safe, and welcoming, with a variety of engaging activities that support learning and development. Communication with families is excellent, and the staff always keep parents informed about their child's progress and daily experiences.
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We have been sending our children to Ridgehaven ELC for 8 years and the staff have been like family to us, we couldn't have put trust in anyone else. Our boys have been so incredibly cared for. Staff are professional and polite.
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Danielle
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I couldn't recommend this childcare centre more highly! As a parent of two boys, it gives me so much confidence knowing they are cared for by such kind, dedicated and genuine educators. The low staff turnover has allowed my boys to build strong, trusting relationships with their educators, who greet them warmly every single day. The facilities are beautiful, the meals are nutritious and the learning experiences are engaging, meaningful, and tailored to the children's interests. Most importantly, my boys are happy and excited to attend each day and have grown so much in confidence and independence. I'm incredibly grateful to the entire team for creating such a safe, welcoming, and nurturing environment. Thank you for everything you do!
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Cindy Bradley
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We love it here 😍 out of the 6 daycares my son had been enrolled in this daycare is by far the best. He is well looked after by the lovely staff there. They are never understaffed and i dont think ive seen a non regular staff. He has loads of fun and is always all smiles during drop off and pick up. Communication is key in my books and they are exceptional at this. I always want to know what he's been up to, how he's going with toileting, what he's been eating and how much, and what he's been learning plus photos of him enjoying himself and they're accommodating to all of this.
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George Mikhail
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The staff at Ridgehaven were so warm and welcoming. Couldn’t recommend enough.
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Amelia Underhill
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I’ve had both of my children attend Ridgehaven ELC, and I honestly can’t recommend it highly enough. From the baby room, where the educators are incredibly loving, caring, and always go above and beyond for the little ones, to the toddler and kindy rooms, the level of care and dedication has been outstanding. Every staff member is warm, welcoming, and genuinely invested in the children and their families. They create such a positive and nurturing environment, making it easy to feel confident that your child is in the best hands. We’ve had such a wonderful experience here and are so grateful for everything the team has done for our family. I highly recommend this beautiful centre to anyone looking for exceptional early childhood education and care.
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Frances Rocca
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We couldn’t be happier with this childcare centre. From day one, the staff have been incredibly warm, caring, and attentive, making the transition so much easier for both us and our daughter. It’s clear that they genuinely love what they do — she is always excited to go and comes home happy. The educators go above and beyond to create a safe, nurturing, and fun environment, with plenty of engaging activities that support learning and development. We’ve noticed such a positive difference in her confidence, social skills, and independence since starting here. Communication with families is fantastic, and we always feel informed and reassured. We’re so grateful to have found such a wonderful place for our daughter — highly recommend to any parents looking for quality care!

Creating Nurturing Environments

We strive to create a safe environment that nurtures children’s interests and sense of
play and discovery