Wesley's Early Childhood Learning Centres (ECLCs) provide an exceptional standard of education and care for girls and boys ages three and four years.
Glen Waverley Early Childhood Learning Centre (ECLC) is one of the best Early Learning Centres in the state, having recently been awarded ACECQA’s ‘Exceeding’ rating in 2021.
As the youngest members of our community, ECLC students set out on an adventure each day, forming friendships, building confidence and strengthening skills in an authentic school setting. Our ECLCs provide students with a guaranteed pathway to Wesley College Prep, starting an unforgettable, lifelong journey of discovery and development.
What sets our Glen Waverley ECLC apart?
- Learning pathways to primary and secondary school through the International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum
- Specialist programs including Perceptual Motor Program, Dance and Drama, Library and Music
- Early learners have access to the world-class resources of an independent ECLC - Year 12 school including sport hall, swimming pool, library and art and music centres.
- Flexible programs: part-time and full-time at Glen Waverley
| Enrolment options |
Full and part-time Part-time enrolments consist of two days a week (Thursday and Friday) for three-year olds and three days a week (Monday–Wednesday) for four-year olds |
|---|---|
| Classes available |
Two three-year-old classes Two four-year-old classes |
| Hours of operation | 8.45am–3.00pm (before and after school care available) |
| Support for individual needs | Advice is provided by specialists at Glen Waverley ECLC for children with English as an Additional Language or individual needs |
Personalised IB learning
Each day, children actively explore, question and imagine at their own pace, developing new interests and school ready skills through play-based learning.
Learning is inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy and delivered through the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (IB PYP) and the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework.
Small class sizes allow our qualified early childhood educators to personalise learning experiences throughout the IB PYP, which nurtures and expands young minds with a focus on socio-emotional, physical and cognitive development.
Learning how to learn
Our highly qualified and experienced teachers guide students through a variety of inquiry-led learning experiences, which promote skills such as:
- basic literacy and numeracy
- concentration
- memory
- independent thinking and problem solving
- behavioural development.
Perceptual Motor Program
Our Perceptual Motor Program (PMP) encourages the development of important motor skills through movement and play.
Qualified PMP teachers guide students through activities such as climbing, ball games and memory games to actively develop key skills including:
- height perception
- apace perception
- pattern and order perception
- pencil grip
- problem solving.
Prep-ready
Starting Prep can be both exciting and daunting, and we support our students through this important transition.
Throughout their time at ECLC, students participate in incursions to different areas of the school and interact with Wesley’s Junior, Middle and Senior School students. This helps build young learners’ confidence in the school environment before Prep begins.
Part of the pride
ECLC students wear the Wesley sports uniform to help them look and feel a part of the community and to familiarise them with the routine of dressing for school. These comfortable sports uniforms are ideal for day to day play and exploration.
Meet our ECLC Coordinator, Donna Banks
How would you describe the GW ECLC environment?
Our ECLC team work hard to create a safe, supportive and stimulating environment which consolidates and extends the children’s interests and skills. We recognise and value the environment as a ‘third teacher.’ It is an integral part of the curriculum, reflecting the identity and cultures of our children and families, promoting independent exploration and learning through play.
What is your favourite aspect of working in the ECLC?
For many of our ECLC children, it is their first experience in their educational journey. Young children are naturally curious and love to explore, question, predict, imagine, research, problem solve, co-construct ideas and knowledge. Every day is different when you work within this age group.
What do you think students love most about ECLC?
Whilst our students love all aspects of the program, it is ultimately the connection they make with the staff and other students that gives them a real sense of belonging. When you start at Wesley, you become part of the ‘Wesley Family’.
Why should parents choose GW ECLC over other child care?
Being part of a larger school setting gives our young students the most amazing learning opportunities. Our holistic approach to teaching and learning through a play-based inquiry program, combined with the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) allows for all students to access learning at their own level. Our children thoroughly enjoy the specialist classes too.
Apply today
Demand for places in our Early Childhood Learning Centre and for Prep at Glen Waverley Campus is high, and we encourage families to apply for ECLC as early as possible.
For further information, enquire below or contact the Glen Waverley Campus Admissions team on 03 8102 6508.
