Walking Together, Every Day
A child cannot be raised by a center alone — it takes a village. Here is how we keep families close, informed, and part of everything we do.
The world inside & the world beyond, woven as one
Children learn most deeply when everything around them makes sense together. That is why we bring families into the everyday life of the center.
Daily Updates, Wherever You Are
Photos, learning observations, meal notes and daily moments shared through our parent communication app throughout the day.
Five Fresh Meals a Day
Our full-time on-site cook prepares breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and a late snack — adapted for allergies and cultural preferences.
Genuine Partnership
Families are never guests in our program. You are partners and contributors — the first and most important teachers your child will ever have.
Not-for-Profit, Community First
Every dollar is reinvested into children, educators and facilities — never returned to shareholders. That means better ratios and richer resources.
Everything you might be wondering
Can't find your answer here? Call us on 1300 025 520 or book a tour — we love to talk.
We welcome children from 6 weeks to 6 years of age across our 7 purpose-named rooms: Joey (0–1yr), Koala (1–2yrs), Kookaburra (2–3yrs), Cockatoo (2–3yrs), Kingfisher (3–4yrs), Kangaroo (4–5yrs), and Bunjil (3–5yrs integrated room).
We are open Monday to Friday, 6:30am to 6:30pm. We are closed on Victorian public holidays. Phone: 1300 025 520. Address: 3 Nexus Street, Ravenhall VIC 3023.
Yes. Victorian Government Kinder Funding is available for eligible 3 and 4 year olds enrolled in our Kingfisher Room (3yr Kinder) and Kangaroo Room (4yr Kinder). The 4-year-old program offers 15 funded hours per week, saving families up to $2,500 per year. Please ask us about your eligibility when you book a tour.
From 5 January 2026, the Australian Government guarantees all eligible families a minimum of 72 hours (3 days) of subsidised childcare per fortnight — with no activity test required. This means more families than ever can access affordable care at Country Kids. Speak to our enrolment team to understand your entitlements.
Our full-time on-site cook prepares five fresh, nutritious meals every day: breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and a late snack. Menus are designed by a qualified nutritionist and adapted for dietary requirements, allergies and cultural preferences.
We use a dedicated parent communication app to share photos, learning observations, meal updates and daily notes throughout the day. Our educators are always available at pick-up and our Director can be reached by phone or email anytime.
As a not-for-profit incorporated organisation, every dollar we generate is reinvested into our children, educators and facilities — not returned to shareholders. This means higher educator-to-child ratios, better resources and a genuine community-first approach to everything we do.
Visit startingblocks.gov.au and search for "Country Kids Learning Center" in Ravenhall, VIC 3023. You will find our current NQS rating, assessment reports, compliance history and service details. Starting Blocks is updated daily from ACECQA’s National Quality Agenda IT System.
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- Our StoryHow a lifetime of lessons, carried across the world, became a center where every child belongs.
- PhilosophyEvery child arrives capable and unique. Our role is to provide the right soil — play as the most powerful vehicle for learning we know.
- RoomsSeven rooms from six weeks to six years, each named for an iconic Australian animal — a place to belong at every age and stage.
- CurriculumFifteen cards across five series, each linking everyday practice to the National Quality Standard and the VEYLDF learning outcomes.
- ComplianceOperating within Australia’s National Quality Framework, registered on Starting Blocks and compliant with the 2025–2026 reforms.
- Fees & CCSChild Care Subsidy and Victorian Kinder Funding explained, including the three subsidised days per fortnight guaranteed from 2026.
- ContactReach our center team directly, any weekday between 6:30am and 6:30pm, or find us in Ravenhall.
- Book a TourOne short form to request a free weekday tour or start an enrolment. We reply within one business day.
Become part of the Country Kids family
The best way to feel our community is to visit. Book a free tour and meet the educators, the rooms, and the families who wouldn't be anywhere else.