Children explore
Open-ended materials, movement, stories, creative expression and indoor and outdoor experiences give children room to make choices, solve problems and share ideas.
Learning at A.C.E
Curiosity is where the journey begins.
Children learn through play, relationships and the freedom to explore. Educators notice what matters to each child, then create experiences that invite another question, idea or discovery.
Five building blocks
A whole-child view of learning.
A.C.E uses the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF) to guide planning, play and everyday interactions.
Identity
Children build a strong sense of who they are and where they belong.
Connection
Relationships connect children with people, community and the wider world.
Wellbeing
Secure relationships support emotional wellbeing, resilience and physical confidence.
Learning
Curiosity, persistence and active exploration help children test their ideas.
Communication
Language, listening, expression and early literacy grow through everyday experiences.
Learning in practice
Play has purpose. Planning stays responsive.
Educators observe and extend
Educators listen to children’s voices, notice their interests and development, and plan experiences that can deepen the learning already taking place.
Fresh experiences
The wider world comes to A.C.E.
Special visitors and incursions bring new sounds, ideas, animals and cultural experiences into the centre. A.C.E’s published program includes:
- Theatre and music groups
- Animal encounters
- Mobile farm visits
- Indigenous cultural experiences
Belonging expands
Learning with others—and with the natural world.
Experiences across the centre help children see themselves as part of a wider community.
Across ages
One close-knit learning community.
Children have their own age-based rooms, with opportunities to come together at points in the day. These moments can support sibling connection and help children practise patience, care and confidence with others.
Caring for the natural world
Small actions build lasting awareness.
Gardening, planting, composting, recycling and caring for living things give children practical ways to understand responsibility and sustainability.
A warm welcome awaits
Come and see learning in motion.
Visit A.C.E, explore the rooms and discover how play, relationships and responsive planning shape each day.