Alfred Child Care Centre

Address​

11 Alfred Lane
MELBOURNE VIC 3004

11 Alfred Lane, Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia
03 9207 1099
Monday to Friday 6:30am - 6:00pm
Infants (Birth-2Y)Toddlers (2-3Y)Kindergarten (3-5Y)
Overview

Alfred Child Care Centre goes beyond childcare. We create a safe and nurturing environment where childhood is celebrated.

We are proud of our longstanding reputation of providing rich education and care to the children of both Alfred Hospital employees and the general community, in a family-focussed and supportive way.

Respectful relationships and partnerships underpin our practice. Our highly experienced and dedicated teachers and educators build strong, trusting relationships with each child, fostering a sense of belonging and confidence.

We offer a welcoming, home-like environment that strives to make each child feel secure and supported.

About this service

Our program and approach

When children play and explore, their imagination and curiosity are sparked – they enjoy learning and are inspired to continue learning more.

Our play-based program intentionally provides a wide range of engaging opportunities and activities based on the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework.

We have a strong focus on building collaborative partnerships with families and the community. This supports children to develop trust and confidence within the learning environment, while enhancing their awareness of different cultures.

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Our quality

Alfred Child Care Centre has been independently assessed by the Victorian Department of Education and are proud to be rated as Meeting the National Quality Standard.

We believe that the positive interactions children have with our staff are the most important component of our high-quality program. Our team of teachers and educators are qualified, experienced, caring and motivated.

Our staff undergo continuous professional development, staying at the forefront of early childhood education.

Features

Award
Child Care Subsidy
Cooked meal
Designed centre
Education for Sustainability
Extended hours
Hat and sunscreen
Lunch
Outdoor play
Parking
Play-based learning
Public transport
Storypark
Transition to school

Director

Yoon-Hee Cha is a university qualified early childhood teacher with almost 20 years’ experience working with children and babies. She has been working at Alfred Child Care Centre since March 2018.

Yoon-Hee is very passionate about early childhood education and is driven towards delivering high quality care and education to children and families, as well as providing a positive, fun working environment for all staff.

Yoon-Hee was nominated for a Making the KU Difference Award in 2020, recognising her significant contribution to the lives of children, families and the local community.

Fees

The daily fees for 2024 at this KU Service are:
Age group Amount
Infants $176.00
Toddlers $176.00
Preschool $172.50

Why Choose KU

Leader in quality

Highly respected for our high quality programs, KU's National Quality Standard Ratings far exceed the national average.

Most experienced

KU was established in 1895 and is the most experienced provider of early childhood education in Australia.

Brilliant staff

As an Employer of Choice for 9 years running and certified Great Place to Work, we attract the best and brightest staff who stay with KU for longer.

Family testimonials

Alfred Child Care Centre Parent
“I am absolutely delighted with the service that KU Alfred provides for my child. I am met with a very happy, confident, secure, well-fed child every evening, who is learning at an extraordinarily fast pace. He has created some wonderful friendships with his educators and other children in his room. He talks about KU fondly all the time and even asks to come on the weekend! It makes going to work so much easier each day, knowing how happy he is to be there and how great the staff are at facilitating his development.”

Alfred Child Care Centre Parent
For our family, the most important thing is the relationship that the educators have with our child. This is the key factor that makes KU Alfred stand out. The educators are incredibly warm and caring, and we feel that our child is truly in the best possible hands.

Alfred Child Care Centre Parent
“Thank you for the care and nurture over many years and for the wonderful memories. Our children are the happy, curious and confident children they are thanks to the considerable time they spent at the centre.”

Alfred Child Care Centre Parent
“The centre provides a caring, loving and safe surrounding while nurturing my children and providing an environment that has enhanced their development, allowing them to explore and learn through play.”

Alfred Child Care Centre Parent
“We are really sad to be leaving! My son has really thrived in such a warm, interactive and caring environment and we miss everyone already.”

Google reviews

josh nelmsjosh nelms
11 months ago
Edlira NasiEdlira Nasi
a year ago
An amazing child care facility. My daughter has blossomed there. Our experience in the baby room (0-2) was excellent. The carers are very experienced and there seems to be low staff turnover. Great food too- our generally picky eater will have 2 servings of lunch there! So happy we prioritized experience and staff warmth over shiny new buildings!
Jennifer HolmesJennifer Holmes
2 years ago
As a single parent, with no family in Australia, it is incredibly important that I rate this place 5stars publicly. They took incredible care of my daughter, and of me.My daughter has grown confident and warm through the remarkable job of the teachers who were instrumental in raising her with me.No daily photo updates, if that’s what you are looking for. Personally I wasn’t. I wanted teachers who were focused on the environment, and my child. I always felt incredibly lucky to have had Hazel land a spot here.
Karen CKaren C
5 years ago
My 2.5 year old son goes here. He’s been there since he’s 1 years old and they have really grown to know and nurture him. The food is fantastic, they facilities up to date and the carers bonds and really teaches the kids a lot of things including being able to defend themselves. For example, they taught al the kids to say “No, stop it, I don’t like it!” To anyone who does something that they don’t like. It’s a small place with 3 classrooms. 0-2, 2-3 and pre-school. Many of the carers have been around for awhile as well. The kids read, play, sing, make pop corn, help cook muffins, go to the nearby Fawkner park for a play, and each room has an outdoor area where the kids can play. Check them out if you live in the area.
Fiona DruryFiona Drury
6 years ago
Great little centre, friendly staff and good atmosphere.
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Alfred Child Care Centre offers high-quality early childhood education, where brilliant staff and the play-based program benefit from over 125 years of sector experience. At KU your child is given the best chance to build a great foundation for lifelong learning. Apply now.

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