YOUR CHILD’S SAFE HAVEN
Proudly Ridgehaven’s longest serving childcare centre
We have served 2 generations of locals with some of the most experienced childcare workers in the region.
Educators who stay
Long-term educators — some with 20+ years’ experience. A consistent educator knows your child’s routines, comfort toy and favourite song. Photos and qualifications are displayed in the foyer and every room.
Newly updated building and facilities
Purpose Built Building
We recently finished an extensive new building which has been specifically designed for early learning spaces.
Outdoor Spaces
Outdoor environments, that are guided by the EYLF (Early Years Learning Framework) and encourage children to explore their surroundings.
NUTRITION
Health & Nutrition
Our in-house chef prepares nutritious meals and snacks using seasonal menus. All food is freshly made on-site, ensuring quality and freshness. The menu is displayed in our foyer and we encourage families and staff to become involved in menu planning.
We educate children in healthy eating habits whilst encouraging children to participate in growing healthy food choices in our vegetable garden.
Why us
Nurturing your child’s interests and sense of discovery
Holistic Approach
We strive to create a safe environment that nurtures children’s interests and sense of discovery
Creativity
We provide a happy, stimulating, educational, supervised, calm and creative environment.
Teacher-led pre-school
Our Kindergarten Program prepares older children for school.
Community Focused
We build strong connections with families and the wider community, helping children feel part of the world beyond our centre.
Our Fees
At Ridgehaven ELC we have very competitive rates that include all food, and nappies, wipes, hats, sunscreen and excursions.
| Age Group | Daily Fee | Out of pocket @70% CCS | Out of pocket @90% CCS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 years | $159.75 | $47.93 | $15.98 |
| 2+ years | $158.70 | $47.61 | $15.87 |
What Parents Say
Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The staff at Ridgehaven were so warm and welcoming. Couldn’t recommend enough.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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 child care environment that nurtures children’s interests and sense of
play and discovery