Child Care and Kindergarten in Kilmore

Discover our beautifully designed Kilmore centre, thoughtfully created to inspire curiosity, creativity and connection. Conveniently located, we proudly serve families from Kilmore, Broadford, Wallan, Wandong and surrounding areas.

Kilmore at a Glance

Opening hours

6.30am to 6.30pm

Ages

Six weeks to school age

Rooms

Five rooms around a central piazza

Daily fee

$161.50 (10 or 12-hour sessions)

Kinder

Funded Three- and Four-Year-Old Kinder, plus Pre-Prep

Parking

20 on-site car parks

Where Little Learners Blossom in the Heart of Kilmore

Our centre is designed with heart and purpose, offering enriching learning environments for children from nursery to kindergarten. At the core of our philosophy is the Reggio Emilia approach, which emphasises collaboration, community and exploration.

Our layout features a central piazza and five thoughtfully designed rooms, creating small, cosy spaces for children. Each room is a haven of curiosity and wonder, where children are inspired to think creatively, explore their interests and express themselves.

Join our family-driven, community-focused centre, where your child's journey of discovery begins.

Our Rooms

Each of our five rooms is named after a stage of growth, and children move through them as they grow with us, from their first days at Maples through to Kinder.

Seedlings room illustration

Seedlings

Pods room illustration

Pods

Sprouts room illustration

Sprouts

Buds room illustration

Buds

Blossoms room illustration

Blossoms

Environment as the Third Teacher

In the Reggio Emilia approach, the physical environment is considered the “third teacher”, playing a vital role in children's learning and exploration.

At Maples, our spaces are thoughtfully designed to inspire curiosity, independence and collaboration. Natural light, open-ended materials and flexible learning areas are curated to reflect children's interests and invite meaningful engagement.

The environment nurtures creativity and a sense of belonging and respect, forming a foundation for lifelong learning.

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The Maples Advantage

Where learning meets care and creativity.

Children learning through a child-centred Reggio Emilia experience

Child-Centred Learning

Guided by the Reggio Emilia philosophy to inspire curiosity and growth.

Children exploring a nature-focused outdoor space at Maples

Nature-Focused Environments

Indoor and outdoor spaces designed to spark curiosity and exploration.

A Maples learning space, family owned and operated

Family Owned and Operated

Locally operated, with Early Childhood trained owners actively involved.

The Maples app showing a child's learning journey

Our Personalised Communication App

Our Maples App documents your child's learning journey and keeps families connected.

Freshly prepared meal from the Maples in-house kitchen

Nutritious Meals

Freshly prepared each day by our in-house chefs using locally sourced ingredients.

Kindergarten children learning at Maples

Funded Kindergarten

Led by qualified Kindergarten Teachers, within long day care hours. Free Kinder subsidy available.

Children taking part in a Maples Masterclass

Maples Extra-Curricular Program

Maples Masterclass offers specialised experiences led by expert teachers.

Maples children on an excursion wearing orange safety vests

Excursions and Incursions

Excursions and incursions that enrich each child's learning experience.

Where to Find Us

Maples Early Learning Kilmore is in the heart of a vibrant and growing education precinct, within easy walking distance of several schools, including St Patrick's Primary School and Assumption College. That makes Maples a natural part of your child's journey from early learning through to school.

Surrounded by quiet residential streets and just minutes from Kilmore's town centre, the location balances easy access with community warmth.

We offer 20 dedicated car parks for families, with more parking available in the surrounding residential streets.

Come and See Maples Kilmore for Yourself

Book a tour to meet our team and explore the rooms, or register your child today.