The first year matters most
Your baby’s first twelve months are a time of rapid growth, learning and forming secure attachments. Our nursery is a calm, softly lit room where a small team of primary educators gets to know your child deeply — and gets to know you.
Before your baby starts, we build a personal profile together: their sleep patterns, feeding needs, comfort routines, likes and dislikes, and the family moments that matter. From day one, their day here follows the rhythm they already know at home.
Our educators draw on strong knowledge of infant development and the Early Years Learning Framework to offer sensory play, tummy time, songs, books and outdoor moments — always at your baby’s pace, never rushed.
What’s included
- ✓Primary educator system so your baby has one or two consistent, familiar carers
- ✓All meals and formula preparation supported; breastmilk stored and handled safely
- ✓Nappies and wipes guidance provided; we tell you what to pack
- ✓Daily written and photo updates through the OWNA app
- ✓Gradual, supported settling-in visits before your first full day
Places for 6 weeks – 12 months
Tell us your preferred start date and days, and we’ll be in touch about availability.
A day here
A day in the nursery
- ✓Arrivals — A slow, cuddly hand-over and a chat about how the night went.
- ✓Individual routines — Bottles, solids and sleeps follow each baby’s own schedule.
- ✓Sensory play — Treasure baskets, messy play, mirrors, music and tummy time.
- ✓Outdoors — Fresh air in the garden, watching older children.
- ✓Rest — Own cot, own routine, monitored sleep checks throughout.
- ✓Updates — Every feed, sleep, nappy change and milestone logged to OWNA.
The essentials
Everyday practicalities
Flexible hours
Monday to Friday, 6:00am – 6:00pm. Choose the days that suit your family.
Meals included
Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea cooked fresh on site each day, built into your fee.
The OWNA app
Daily photos, sleep, meals and learning updates sent straight to your phone.
Safe and assessed
Secure entry, CCTV, and rated Meeting NQS under the National Quality Standard.
Good to know
Questions from families
Yes. We build your baby’s day around the routine you already use at home, and adjust with you as it changes.
We staff the nursery to meet or better the Victorian regulated ratio of one educator to every four children aged birth to 24 months.
We offer a series of short orientation visits so you and your baby can meet the team and share routines before starting.
Yes. Once your baby is eating solids, our on-site cook prepares age-appropriate meals. It’s included in your daily fee.
Come and see for yourself
There’s no substitute for walking in the door
Book a tour and meet our educators, wander through the rooms and garden, and see what a home-like day feels like at Anderson Road.