Early Learning Centre Hawthorn - Childcare

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Wide-eyed wonder. Delighted giggles. Deep fascination. Bring your little one in for a tour and have a play together! Let’s arrange a playdate at your nearest Little Lane early learning centre.

Little Lane Early Learning- Hawthorn

Our architecturally designed, state of the art facility features a dedicated art studio, large open classrooms flooded with natural light, outdoor learning classrooms, a purpose-built dance and music studio and so much more. With access to the best facilities and the best resources, our qualified early childhood educators will be able to support your child in building a strong foundation and a lifelong love of learning in the years prior to starting school.

Explore our Early Learning- Hawthorn Centre

Little Lane Early Learning- Manly

Our first custom-designed centre in New South Wales was intended to captivate and delight young minds. The classrooms span over two stories, including a purpose built Atelier, as well as a nature garden walk, rooftop playground and many bright open-air play spaces to explore.

Explore our Early Learning- Manly Centre

Little Lane Early Learning- Box Hill

Our unique, custom-designed building features large classrooms flooded with natural light and directly accessible to the outdoor learning areas, as well as a purpose-built Atelier art studio, dance and music room and children’s library.

Explore our Early Learning- Box Hill Centre

Why Choose Little Lane

Little Lane Early Learning is a proudly family-owned early childhood education and care service, aiming at only offering the high-quality learning and caring experience to our children and families. Inspired by Reggio Emelia approach, all our programs are deliberately designed and well delivered by our skilled and qualified educators and teachers, while focusing on the holistic development of each child in a safe, inclusive and engaging environment. And there are so much more you can expect your children benefiting from our service:

Music program specifically designed for children aged 0-5 years old, delivered weekly by a Kodaly trained teacher.
Creative Art program ,with an in-house Atelier art teacher for children aged 0-5 years old.
Language immersion program through our qualified in-house Mandarin teacher, which is tailored to link with the play-based daily classroom program.
A Variety of extra-curricular activities taught by qualified and experienced coaches. (Classes including soccer, public speaking, tennis, ballet, are subject to individual centres)
ICT and Digital Resources, let you track your children’s routines, centre events and programs throughout the day easily.
Meals, Nappies, Tissues, Wipes, Hats all provided for children at all ages.
Funded kindy program available for 3- and 4-year-old children at no cost.
Purposefully-built and spacious building with adequate learning-stimulating and age -appropriate equipment and resources.

Welcome to Little Lane Hawthorn, our flagship early learning centre.

Extending over four colourful storeys, our first custom-designed centre was lovingly crafted to captivate and delight young minds. From the student-led gardens to the Atelier, it’s a truly special home away from home.

No two weeks are ever quite the same here, with ever-changing layouts, play equipment and exciting new projects. We’re also heavily involved in our local community, and you can often spot us out and about on excursions, spreading joy around the Hawthorn area. As a result, all of our kindergarteners graduate with a stronger sense of self, and a more confident feeling of belonging within their community.

One of our favourite rooms is the atelier, led by the artist in residence — so prepare your fridge for lots of gorgeous artwork! Our boys and girls also enjoy a purpose-built music room, dance studio and library, as well as light-filled classrooms and outdoor playspaces.

We’re very lucky to have some of Victoria’s best early childhood educators, who expertly engage and guide children to explore and extend their interests. One third of our little learners graduate to primary school already reading and writing!

We warmly welcome you to organise a play date at Little Lane Hawthorn, and look forward to meeting your family!

Join Our Online Waitlist with No Hustle

Got a busy life and have already made your mind to join us instead of enquiring about a tour booking or have already talked with us? Don’t stress, we got you covered.

You can join our online waitlist directly by completing a free waitlist application as below. Once completed, you will receive a confirmation letter from the team and then discuss your needs of booking and enrolment options.

Please be aware, for all new families who still need discussions with us about any unsure matters or book a service tour, please use the online enquiry form instead before the waitlist application.

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A word from the Centre Manager

Hello to all,

My name is Christian Torley, the centre manager at Little Learning Early Learning Centre Hawthorn. I began my time in childcare in 2015 and have dedicated over half of that time with the Little Lane group.

I have my Diploma in Early Childhood Education, my Diploma in Leadership and Management and a Bachelors in French Studies.

I have a passion for Early Childhood Education and believe that our educators, with support from our parents, shape the children in our care into the people they will grow up to be. I have worked in every role across the sector from Room Assistant, Chef, Educational Leader and now in my role as Centre Director. I believe in creating strong a positive relationships with families from day one and enjoy being a part of your child’s journey as they move from our Babies rooms to our Kinder rooms.

When I’m not here at the centre you’ll probably spot me out and about enjoying a variety of local food spots as well as attending any and every sports event I can. I am looking forward to meeting you in person and to support your child in an environment in which they can explore, create, develop and ultimately flourish.

Christian Torley, Centre Manager Hawthorn