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Learn more about Wyndarra Children’s Centre – our history, team, and commitment to excellence
Wyndarra Children’s Centre is a privately owned and operated early education and care centre, offering long day care and Kindergarten programs to our community. Purpose-built in 2003 by owners Mark and Sue Reilly, Wyndarra is the third Early Years Education and care centre they have established within the Wyndham community, reflecting over 35 years of dedication to the sector.
Wyndarra is managed by a committed leadership team for over 20 years:
The centre is licensed to care for up to 103 children each day and features six dedicated learning environments. Each space is thoughtfully designed to meet the developmental needs of children aged six weeks to six years, creating nurturing environments where every child is known, valued, and supported.
Wyndarra is fully accredited under the National Quality Framework and the National Quality Standards assessment and rating system, ensuring high-quality education and care practices across all areas of the service.
As a privately operated centre, Wyndarra is funded through parent fees. We deeply value family involvement and actively encourage parent support, participation, and engagement within our community.
Wyndarra Children’s Centre is proud to be a family-owned service, offering a warm and welcoming environment where families feel supported and children develop a strong sense of belonging.
At Wyndarra, we believe children learn best through play. Our educators intentionally create rich, open-ended learning experiences and engage meaningfully with children to inspire curiosity, exploration, and investigation. Through these experiences, we nurture confidence, independence, and a lifelong love of learning.
Our Dedicated Team
The team at Wyndarra Children’s Centre is made up of dedicated, highly trained early childhood professionals who bring a wealth of knowledge and passion to their work every day. Our educators hold a range of nationally recognised qualifications, including:
We are also proud to support several trainees who are actively studying toward these qualifications, ensuring a strong pipeline of emerging educators who are mentored and guided by our experienced team.
Ongoing professional development is a cornerstone of our approach. We provide regular training to ensure all staff remain up to date with current legislation, industry standards, and best practice guidelines. This commitment helps us maintain the highest quality of care and education for every child at the centre.
Families are notified of closure dates well in advance via email and notices at the centre.
Healthy Eating at Wyndarra
At Wyndarra, we are committed to providing nutritious, balanced meals that support every child’s growth and wellbeing. We are proud to have been formally recognised through the Eat Right Start Right Program, (Vic kids eat well) which is designed to guide early childhood services and families provide nutritious foods.
All meals at Wyndarra are prepared onsite by a qualified chef, ensuring every dish meets high standards of quality, freshness, and flavour. Our menus are carefully planned to provide at least 50% of a child’s recommended daily nutrient intake across meals served throughout the day.
To keep mealtimes exciting and diverse, we operate on an 8-week rotating menu cycle, offering a wide variety of child friendly, nutritious meals that encourage positive eating habits.
As an allergy friendly centre, we fully support individual dietary needs. Our team works closely with families to accommodate allergies, cultural dietary requirements, and personal preferences—ensuring every child feels safe, included, and well nourished.
Wyndarra offers a nutritious, well-structured meal schedule designed to support children’s energy needs and healthy growth. Meals are provided at the following times:
At Wyndarra, we’re a SunSmart member because we’re committed to protecting our community from harmful UV exposure and creating a safe, healthy outdoor environment for everyone.
While each room has an age-appropriate routine, here’s a general overview of a typical day:
7:00 – 9:00 AM
Arrival and breakfast
9:00 – 9:30 AM
Group time and morning routines
9:30 – 10:00 AM
Morning tea
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Indoor and outdoor learning experiences
12:00 – 1:00 PM
Lunch
1:00 – 3:00 PM
Rest/sleep time and quiet activities
3:00 – 3:30 PM
Afternoon tea
3:30 – 6:00 PM
Indoor and outdoor play, late snack, departure
Routines are flexible and adapted to meet individual children’s needs and room-specific requirements.
Providing quality early childhood education and care in the heart of Hoppers Crossing, serving families throughout the Wyndham City area.
Acknowledgement of Country: Wyndarra Children’s Centre acknowledges that we are meeting on the traditional country of the Bunurong people, and we also acknowledge their neighbours the Wadawurrung people of the Kulin Nation and pay respect to Elders past and present. We recognise and respect their cultural heritage, beliefs, and relationship with the land, which continue to be important to the Bunurong & Wadawurrung people living today.