Welcome to Creative Hands Early Learning Centre Werribee
Creative Hands Early Learning Centre brings purpose-built childcare to families in Werribee. Founded on connection, curiosity, and care, our campus welcomes children from six weeks to school age.
Early Learning & Childcare in Werribee
Choosing childcare is about more than convenience it’s about finding a place where your child feels safe, supported, and excited to learn.
At Creative Hands Werribee, we offer long day care and funded three- and four-year-old kindergarten in a purpose-built environment, with a play-based program guided by the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).
Our light-filled studios and natural outdoor spaces encourage children to learn through play, movement, creativity, sensory exploration and meaningful relationships. Our educators take the time to understand each child’s interests, personality and individual needs, helping them build confidence, independence and a love of learning.
Creative Hands provides families with a welcoming local early learning environment where children can belong, learn and thrive.
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.
- 03 8678 1445
- werribee@creativehands.net.au
- 74-76 Cottrell Street, Werribee, VIC, 3030
Enquire Now - Werribee Opening Soon
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
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.
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.