The Hive Early Learning Centre Geelong 72 Portarlington Road, Newcomb, Victoria 3219
About the Business
Welcome to The Hive Early Learning Centre Geelong, located at 70-72 Portarlington Road, Newcomb. Our centre is a point of interest and establishment that offers high-quality early learning, kindergarten, and care for children from 6 weeks old to school age.
Situated in a heritage listed building with a rich history in education and community focus, The Hive Geelong provides a warm and inviting environment for children to learn, explore, and play. With a capacity of 125 children, our centre consists of 5 rooms catering to different age groups.
Our Nursery room accommodates infants aged 6 weeks to 15 months, while our toddler room is designed for children aged 15 months to 2 and a half years. We also have a Pre-Kindergarten room for 2 to 3-year-olds, as well as dedicated Kindergarten programs for 3 and 4-year-olds. Our operating hours are from 6:30 am to 6:30 pm, ensuring flexibility for working parents.
At The Hive Geelong, we embrace the Reggio Emilia philosophy, which encourages children to feel a sense of belonging and fosters their individual interests and needs. We believe in creating a sense of home and community where children can develop bravery, creativity, resilience, and kindness.
As the Centre Director, I, Christine, bring over 30 years of experience in the Early Childhood Care and Education sector, holding an Advanced Diploma in Children's Services. Since joining The Hive Geelong in April 2021, I have found an organization that aligns with my philosophy of early childhood development.
I prioritize forming strong relationships and partnerships with families to ensure each child reaches their full potential. Being part of the early childhood industry is both exciting and challenging, but it is a rewarding role where we can lay the foundation and shape the lives of children.
If you are interested in learning more about the amazing opportunities offered at The Hive Geelong, I invite you to book a tour and experience our warm and welcoming atmosphere firsthand. Our dedicated staff members create a safe and nurturing environment, providing peace of mind for parents.
Don't just take our word for it – hear what other parents have to say about their experience at The Hive Geelong. They appreciate the professionalism, quality, reliability, responsiveness, and value that our centre offers. Our educators are dedicated to creating inclusive play and learning environments, forming secure attachments with children.
We also prioritize sun protection at The Hive ELC, as overexposure to UV radiation can lead to skin damage and ultimately, skin cancer. We provide sun protection times closest to our centre's location, ensuring that children are safe from harmful UV rays.
Come and join our buzzing community at The Hive Early Learning Centre Geelong, where your child's growth and development are our top priorities.
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Location & Phone number
72 Portarlington Road, Newcomb, Victoria 3219, Australia
Hours open
Monday:
06:30 - 18:30
Tuesday:
06:30 - 18:30
Wednesday:
06:30 - 18:30
Thursday:
06:30 - 18:30
Friday:
06:30 - 18:30
Saturday:
Closed
Sunday:
Closed
Reviews
"The hive early learning is always striving for excellence !If you are really passionate about children and a lasting career in early childhood, if you strive to work in a collaborative team environment and can bring along with you positive team culture skills then is a great place to work ! The culture of The hive is fantastic and they provide their staff with so many resources to help support their jobs and make it as easy as possible to continue in with their busy days. Professional development for educators is of high priority and they provide their staff with a range of opportunities including professional development as well as meetings to help support them !"
"The Hive Geelong provides children with responsive and inclusive play and learning environments for children. The educators throughout the centre are nurturing as they develop secure attachments for children. The centre is full of amazing learning and play spaces that engage children throughout their day. I would highly recommend ..."
"I love the fact they take the time to email me pics and monitor the progress and his health on a daily basis and they provide healthy food for my son, great environment and so happy to know he is safe when he goes there thank you so much !!"
"When my child started at The Hive, we had a great experience. The educators were warm, caring and friendly. My son quickly gained confidence. As time passed and he went in to a new room, staff turnover was a common theme and the environment changed completely. My son was bullied emotionally and physically. After multiple attempts of resolution, it fell on deaf ears. It became so bad he wasn’t sleeping, became withdrawn and was anxious. After seeking professional help, I attempted to contact the centre and try to work out a plan in how to deal with this issue. My son was allocated “a safety person” (an educator) which he essentially didn’t leave her side the whole day. There were minimal consequences for the other child who was hurting my son. The centre didn’t seem to care. My son was not the only one who had been hurt by this child and multiple complaints had been made by other parents. My son was pulled out of this centre and after sending an email to management in Melbourne, I could instantly see where the dictatorship was coming from / poor management. Not once was I asked if my son was okay. We were told we would be missed at the centre and all the best for the future. This centre is not child focused, they have no interest in educating / training their staff and there is no policy to protect your children from being hurt/ bullied. Ultimately The Hive is happy to take your money (the centre does charge you at the premium rate) and does not provide enough staff per room to monitor the children. I would not send your child here."
"Highly recommended, welcoming, caring & friendly educators, beautiful centre ambiance. Yards are amazing!"
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