About Our Centre
Miniversity Early Learning Centre is a boutique, family-owned and operated 60-place Long Day Care Centre, proudly located in the heart of our community. As a family-run service, we are deeply committed to building strong, meaningful relationships with every child and family who walks through our doors.
At Miniversity, you’re more than just part of a childcare service — you become part of our extended family. We take pride in creating a warm, inclusive, and home-like environment where children feel safe, loved, and supported to grow into confident and capable learners.
Our centre operates Monday to Friday, 6:00am to 6:00pm, for 51 weeks each year, closing only during the Christmas to New Year break so that families and educators can enjoy quality time and rest together.
Driven by a strong sense of community, we value connections — with families, with culture, with Country, and with each other. Our team is here not only to support your child’s learning but also to support your whole family on this important journey.
Our Leadership Team
At Miniversity Early Learning Centre, we are proud to be family-owned and operated, with a leadership team that is actively involved in the daily life of the centre. Our shared passion for high-quality education, family partnerships, and nurturing environments sets the tone for our entire community.
Meet Our Leadership Team:
- Miss Debs – Centre Director / Approved Provider
- Mr Paul – Approved Provider / Educational Leader
- Miss Lani – Area Manager / Educational Leader
Deb and Paul are both Bachelor-qualified Early Childhood Teachers with decades of experience in education and care. Our daughter, Lani, brings a wealth of current knowledge, a fresh perspective, and deep dedication to her role, helping guide our team and families with care, creativity, and professionalism.
Together, we form a hands-on, supportive leadership team that not only manages and guides the service but also owns it. Our passion runs deep, and that genuine commitment to children, families, and educators shines through every day. Whether we are helping plan programs, greeting families at the door, or mentoring staff, our presence helps make Miniversity the nurturing, welcoming place it is.
Licensing & Compliance
Miniversity Early Learning Centre is proudly licensed under the Child Care Act 2002 and operates in full compliance with the Child Care Regulations 2003 and the National Quality Framework (NQF).
Our centre is regularly monitored and supported by Early Childhood Officers from the Department of Education and Training to ensure we uphold the highest standards of safety, care, and education.
We consistently meet — and strive to exceed — all regulatory requirements, including:
- Safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environments
- Qualified, experienced, and nurturing educators
- Maintaining correct educator-to-child ratios at all times
- Programs that are developmentally appropriate and aligned with national learning frameworks
At Miniversity, families can feel confident knowing that their child is cared for in a compliant, high-quality, and well-regulated early learning environment.
Our Rooms & Age Groups
At Miniversity, we offer four thoughtfully designed age-based learning environments, each tailored to support your child’s unique stage of development. Our rooms are calm, engaging, and full of opportunities to play, learn, and grow with confidence.
| Room | Age Group | Children per Day | Educators |
| Monash | 6 weeks – 2 years | 8 children | 2 educators |
| Princeton | 12 months – 2 years | 14 children | 3 educators |
| Trinity | 2.5 years – 4 years | 16 children | 2 educators |
| Oxford Kindy | 4 years – 6 years | 22 children | 2 educators |
- Room structures may occasionally adjust in response to changing enrolment needs or staffing availability. Families will always be kept informed of any updates.
Supporting Transitions
We believe every child develops at their own pace. Transitions between rooms are not based solely on age, but on each child’s developmental readiness. Our transitions are gentle and well-supported, involving familiar educators, short visits to new spaces, and collaboration with families to ensure children feel secure, confident, and excited for their next step. At Miniversity, we nurture a sense of belonging at every stage of your child’s journey.