Part of a tight-knit community, our early learners are an integral part of the Elsternwick Junior School. Their dedicated learning space, our Early Childhood Learning Centre for 3- and 4-year-olds, is one of the best in the State, being awarded ACECQA’s ‘Exceeding’ rating. Our flexible enrolment options include part-time attendance.
| Enrolment options | Full time (Monday to Friday) for both three-year-old and four-year-old ECLC |
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| Part-time options include |
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| Hours of operation |
8.30am-3.10pm Before and after school care available |
| Classes available |
One three-year-old class Two four-year-old classes |
Apply today
Due to high demand, we encourage families to apply for ECLC as early as possible.
If you would like further information or are not ready to apply today, please contact the Elsternwick Campus admissions team on 03 8102 6808 or email e.admissions@wesleycollege.edu.au
Wesley Early Learning in Elsternwick
Early learners access a range of resources, from the multipurpose halls, ovals, library and art centres.
Tour the Campus
Come and meet the team, get a feel of the Campus and see the facilities for yourself.
Meet the ECLC Coordinator: Claire de Crespigny
Please describe your ECLC?
Indoors and outside, our environment provokes curiosity and challenges the children’s thinking. It is designed to encourage creative expression, collaboration and inquiry, responsive to the children’s own interests and motivations. Our approach to learning encourages children to wonder, make sense of their world and inquire. The children are encouraged to discuss their thoughts and opinions, and debate is encouraged as a way to challenge the thinking of others.
How do you help children to become ‘school ready’?
Most children spend two years in the ECLC developing skills that are crucial to their early childhood development, and vital preparation for Prep. These include social and communication skills, emotional regulation and developing a strong sense of identity and community. The transition program provides the children with the confidence, awareness and independence for a seamless start to Prep.
Do ECLC children venture out to the rest of the campus?
The children are involved in specialist lessons which take them to the other areas of the school, helping them familiarise themselves with
both the classrooms, facilities and specialist teachers of the campus.
