Our Story
At The Green Elephant Early Learning Centres, we are proudly family-owned and operated, with a deep understanding of what it means to entrust your child to someone else’s care.
As parents of three young children, we know the importance of creating a space that feels safe, nurturing, and like a second home.
We are committed to providing the highest quality care and early education, building strong foundations for each child’s growth and development. Guided by the core value of “family,” we focus on strong partnerships with parents, creating a community where every child can thrive.
Our team is passionate about raising the standards of early learning, always challenging ourselves to be better, kinder, and more connected.
At The Green Elephant, we create vibrant communities where children, families, and educators grow together.
We look forward to welcoming your family and becoming part of your child’s incredible learning adventure.
“Alone. We can do so little, together we can do so much.”
- Helen Keller
Our Story
At The Green Elephant Early Learning Centres, we are proudly family-owned and operated, with a deep understanding of what it means to entrust your child to someone else’s care.
As parents of three young children, we know the importance of creating a space that feels safe, nurturing, and like a second home.
We are committed to providing the highest quality care and early education, building strong foundations for each child’s growth and development. Guided by the core value of “family,” we focus on strong partnerships with parents, creating a community where every child can thrive.
Our team is passionate about raising the standards of early learning, always challenging ourselves to be better, kinder, and more connected.
At The Green Elephant, we create vibrant communities where children, families, and educators grow together.
We look forward to welcoming your family and becoming part of your child’s incredible learning adventure.
The Green Elephant Way
At The Green Elephant, we believe children thrive in environments where they feel safe, valued, and deeply connected. A nurturing approach grounded in care, trust, and respect for each child’s journey.
We see early childhood as a time of wonder and possibility. Through play-based learning, we support children to explore, imagine, and grow at their own pace. Every child is unique, and we honour their individuality with thoughtful, responsive care.
Our educators build strong, authentic relationships with children and families, learning alongside them and supporting not only academic growth but emotional wellbeing.
We partner with families to create a sense of belonging that extends beyond our centre walls — a community where everyone feels heard and supported.
Each day at The Green Elephant is filled with joyful moments, quiet reflection, and meaningful connection. This is how we help children flourish — gently, intentionally, and with heart.
We look forward to welcoming your family and becoming part of your child’s incredible learning adventure.
This is The Green Elephant Way.
Our Five Pillars of Values
Respect for Individuality
We value each child as an individual with unique strengths, interests, and learning styles, fostering an inclusive and nurturing environment.
Holistic Development
We prioritise a well-rounded approach to child growth, encompassing intellectual, emotional, social and physical well-being.
Play-Based Learning
The Green Elephant recognises the importance of play in shaping young mings and provides individual and group learning experiences in a fun, stimulating environment.
Family and Community Collaboration
We emphasize creating a genuine sense of community, working in partnership with families, and fostering open communication.
Environmental Awareness
At The Green Elephant we instill a sense of responsibility towards the planet, teaching children the importance of sustainability and caring for the environment.
The Green Elephant Values
At The Green Elephant, our values are the foundation of everything we do, shaping our interactions with every child.
We don’t just uphold these values – we live them daily. They are woven into our high-quality educational programs, which are built on the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and enhanced by our inquiry-based, emergent curriculum.
Our commitment extends to creating environments that inspire young minds, engage explorers and excite thinkers. Through play-based experiences and guided teaching, we encourage children’s natural curiosity by connecting them with the natural world.
Our Childcare Educators
The beating heart of The Green Elephant Community
Our deep belief is that inspired educators create magical learning environments where young minds blossom.
Our educators are passionate professionals, carefully selected and nurtured to create those environments for your children. We offer ongoing mentorship and development opportunities, so that they thrive, their careers thrive, and your children thrive.
Providing a Safe and Nurturing Environment
Educators commit to creating a physically and emotionally secure space where children feel valued, comfortable, and encouraged to explore and learn.
Implementing Play-Based Learning
Educators commit to using play as a central approach to stimulate and integrate children’s intellectual, physical, social, and creative abilities.
Fostering Holistic Development
Educators commit to a holistic approach that addresses children’s physical, personal, social, emotional, and cognitive aspects of learning in an interconnected manner.
Maintaining Open Communication with Families
Educators commit to regular, respectful communication with families, keeping you informed about your child’s progress and involving you in decision-making processes.
Engaging in Continuous Professional Development
Educators commit to ongoing learning and
improvement of their skills and knowledge to provide high-quality and effective teaching for children.