Care starts here.
Care and learning for children aged 0–5 at Integricare Early Learning Centres
Serving children and families
Our faith shapes how we care.
Every family is welcome
Every service rated Meeting or Exceeding
the National Quality Standard
You know your child. We start there.
Before your child starts with us, we listen. We ask how they sleep, eat and settle, what they enjoy and what you’ve noticed lately. What you share helps our educators understand your child before their first day.
And that conversation keeps going once they start.
What are their routines?
Sleep, feeds, mealtimes and the shape of the day at home tell us what your child is used to. Our educators use those patterns to make the day feel familiar, then gently introduce new routines, foods and experiences as your child becomes comfortable.
What helps them settle?
A special item, song, familiar words or way of being comforted can make a big difference. We use what you share with us to respond in ways your child recognises, helping them feel more at ease as they build a relationship with their educators.
What interests them?
Favourite books, songs, textures, objects and games show us what captures your child’s attention. Our educators start there, using what your child already loves to build connection and open up new ways to play and learn.
How do they respond to new experiences?
Some children are ready to explore straight away. Others prefer to watch, stay close and take their time. Our educators follow your child’s cues and offer reassurance, so they can take as long as they need to feel comfortable.
Care and early learning, woven throughout the day
Our educators notice what is happening in the moment and know how to build on it, supporting communication, movement, connection and growing independence.
Back-and-forth interaction helps children learn that communication works. Educators respond, add words and give children time to answer in their own way.
Room to crawl, climb, carry and reach gives children safe ways to test what their growing bodies can do.
Watching, copying and joining other children creates early chances to share space, take turns and build relationships.
Holding the spoon. Choosing what to explore. Trying again. Small chances to do more for themselves build confidence.
What early learning adds
Home is where your child has their deepest and most familiar relationships. Early learning adds something different: trained educators, spaces designed for this stage and the experience of spending time alongside other children.
It gives your child another small community to grow into, with new experiences and relationships alongside everything they are already learning at home.
More than “they had a good day”
When they cannot tell you about their day yet, the details matter. We share what caught their attention, what made them laugh, what they kept trying, who they connected with and what they are beginning to do for themselves. You get more than a list of what happened. You get a clearer picture of what mattered to them that day.
Every child is valued here
Integricare is a Christian not-for-profit, and our faith shapes the way we see and care for every child.
We believe every child has inherent worth and deserves to be known, respected and included. That shapes the relationships we build, the patience we bring and the kind of community we create around children and families. Families from every background are welcome, whether or not they share our faith.
Frequently asked questions
Integricare Early Learning Centres offer long day care, with hours varying by location. Visit your preferred centre page for opening hours, holiday arrangements and what is included.
Fees vary by centre. Your preferred centre can provide current fee information and explain what is included.
Eligible families can access the Child Care Subsidy for long day care. Your preferred centre can provide current fee information, and Integricare’s Child Care Subsidy information can help you understand the next steps.
Choose your preferred centre below. From the centre page, you can see the available next steps, which may include booking a tour, making an enquiry or calling the centre.
Come and see care and early learning in action
Visit an Integricare centre to meet the educators, explore the spaces and get a feel for the day. Choose a centre below to take the next step.
