Welcome to Creative Hands
Werribee

Creative Hands Early Learning Centre is opening soon in Werribee. We’re excited to welcome local families into a nurturing space where children can grow, explore, and thrive.

OPENING 2025

Welcome to Creative Hands Werribee

Opening soon, Creative Hands Werribee is a purpose-built early learning centre designed to nurture confident, curious learners from infancy to school age. Whether you’re looking for childcare in Werribee, funded kindergarten, or a trusted early learning provider, our programs offer a warm and engaging start to your child’s educational journey.

Our Werribee campus features light-filled studios, natural outdoor spaces, and calm indoor environments that support every child’s wellbeing and development. With a team of experienced and degree-qualified educators, we’re proud to offer early learning and kindergarten programs that prepare children for school and for life.

Why families choose Creative Hands Werribee

  • A purpose-built centre with bright learning spaces, flexible indoor-outdoor flow, and quiet nooks designed to support curiosity, movement, and rest.

  • Caring and consistent educators who build close relationships with each child and thoughtfully tailor learning to their individual needs, interests, and cues.

  • A play-based learning approach guided by the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), focused on building confidence, communication, creativity, and school readiness.

  • Fresh, chef-prepared meals each day with seasonal ingredients and options for halal, vegetarian, and allergy-friendly diets.

  • Open and ongoing communication with families through daily photo updates, learning stories, and genuine face-to-face conversations.

  • Support for modern family life, including extended hours, nappies and wipes for younger age groups, and flexible enrolment options to fit your schedule.

Explore our Curriculum for more about our approach.

CREATIVE HANDS - Werribee CAMPUS

Creative Hands Werribee is conveniently located at 74–76 Cottrell Street, Werribee VIC 3030, right near the heart of the Werribee City Centre. You’ll find us just moments from Watton Street, Werribee Train Station, and a range of local amenities, parks, and schools. With on-site parking and easy access for prams and young children, daily drop-offs and pick-ups are stress‑free for busy families.

Enquire Now - Werribee Opening 2025

Creative Hands Werribee is now taking waitlist enquiries for nursery, toddler, and kindergarten programs. Places are limited in our foundation year.

    Werribee Early learning Programs

    Nursery (0–2 years)

    Our nursery is calm and nurturing, with educators who follow each baby’s home routine for feeding, sleeping, and comfort. With sensory play, songs, and close interactions, we support early language and brain development in a responsive and loving environment.

    Focus areas:

    • Secure attachments and consistent care

    • Language-rich interactions

    • Sensory exploration and motor development

    • Individual sleep and feeding routines

    Toddlers (2–3 years)

    Toddlers are discovering big feelings and even bigger ideas. Our toddler program supports emotional expression, social play, and growing independence through hands-on experiences, storytelling, music, and movement.

    Focus areas:

    • Language development and communication

    • Social learning and empathy

    • Gross motor skills and coordination

    • Toileting readiness and self-help routines

    Kindergarten (3-6 Years)

    Led by a degree-qualified Early Childhood Teacher, our government-funded 3 and 4-Year-Old Kindergarten programs offer 15 hours of play-based learning each week, built into our long day care hours. We focus on early literacy, numeracy, and the confidence-building skills needed for a smooth school transition.

    Focus areas:

    • Early literacy and numeracy through stories, counting, measuring and project work

    • School readiness: independence, emotional regulation, teamwork and planning

    • Executive function: memory, attention and flexible thinking

    • Personalised transitions and readiness statements

    Learn more about our kindergarten program and how it supports school readiness.

    A Day at Creative Hands Werribee

    Each day follows a gentle rhythm to support security and learning:

    • Warm welcome from familiar educators

    • Engaging investigations tailored to children’s interests

    • Small group learning to build focus, connection and confidence

    • Chef-prepared meals shared together with positive food experiences

    • Rest and reset time aligned with each child’s needs

    • Outdoor exploration for movement, collaboration and nature play

    • Home time with quick chats and daily learning stories shared

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    Food and Nutrition

    Our in-house chef prepares a seasonal rotating menu with breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, and a late snack. Meals are balanced and allergy-aware, and children are encouraged to help with food prep and tasting to build confidence around new flavours.

    Safety, Inclusion, and Wellbeing

    At Creative Hands Shepparton, every child is supported to feel safe, respected, and included. We welcome all families and collaborate closely around children’s routines, medical needs, cultural practices, and goals. We also work with allied health professionals when helpful to ensure personalised support.

    • Child safety is our priority – read our Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy

    • Hygiene and health practices follow clear procedures and include SunSmart play, safe sleep, and illness management

    • Calm, positive behaviour guidance helps children recognise emotions and build resilience

    Enrolment, Tours and Availability

    We are currently accepting priority waitlist registrations for our foundation year in 2025. Places are limited across nursery, toddler, and kindergarten programs.

    • Tours: Pre-opening tours are now available – come meet our team and view the new centre

    • Waitlist: Join early to secure your preferred days and age group

    • Support: Our team will guide you through the How to Enrol process, including Child Care Subsidy (CCS) and session structures

    📞 Call us on 03 8678 1445 or Contact Us to register your interest.

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    Meet the team

    Our Shepparton team includes a degree-qualified kindergarten teacher and a warm, experienced team of educators. From day one, every child is paired with a primary educator who builds strong bonds and supports a smooth, reassuring transition into care.

    frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

    Are nappies and wipes provided?

    Yes, for nursery and toddlers.

    Do you support dietary needs?

    Yes—please share allergies, cultural preferences, and medical plans at enrolment.

    What should we bring?

    We’ll provide a simple, room-specific checklist at orientation.

    How do you manage illness?

    We follow clear health policies and will guide return-to-care steps.

    How do we secure a place?

    Join the priority waitlist. Our team will confirm timelines and session options.