About Highton Child Care & Development Centre in Geelong, VI

Established in 1996, Highton Child Care & Development Centre is a family-owned and operated childcare service provider - conveniently located and providing high quality care.  Our centre is custom-built to care for up to 71 children, across our 3 purpose-designed rooms. 

We offer long day care for children that are 16 weeks to school-aged. 

We also offed Funded 3YO and 4YO Kindergarten, with the program run by our highly skilled 

Early Childhood Teachers & Educators. 

Highton Child Care & Development Centre is a small centre with a big heart, that aims to provide each child with a caring, safe, secure, and nurturing environment in which they can grow and flourish, with the support of high-quality, qualified educators and professionals. We acknowledge Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the Traditional Custodians of this country and their connection to the land, water, skies, and local community in which we operate. We pay our respect to them, their culture, and customs both past and present. We also pay our respects to their community Elders, whether they are past, present, or emerging.

We follow and value the National Education and Care Services Law and Regulations, the National Quality Standards, the Early Years Learning Framework for Australia, and the Victorian Early Years Learning and Developmental Framework, which are all reflected in our curriculum and guide our daily practices.

We recognise that this service is on Wadawurrung land.

At Highton Child Care & Development Centre, we believe that every child is unique and deserves to be treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to providing a high-quality learning experience that is based on the principles and practices of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF), the National Quality Standard (NQS), and the National Education and Care Services Law and Regulations.

We are committed to providing a child safe environment, where every child is protected from harm and abuse, and where their rights and interests are respected. We also believe in promoting the well-being of every child in our care, and in providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment that supports their physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development.

We believe that play-based opportunities are the primary way in which children learn and that children should be encouraged to explore and discover the world around them through these experiences. 

We believe that children learn best in an environment that is safe, supportive, and stimulating, with opportunities for both structured and unstructured play.

We believe in building positive relationships with families and the wider community, and in working collaboratively with families to support their child's learning and development. We believe that a child’s family and culture is the foundation for their learning and development, and that they are both influential and important throughout a child’s life. We encourage families of the service to be actively involved in the centre where possible and honour the heritage and culture that each has to offer. We are respectful of this diversity and believe this should be recognised and celebrated.

We believe that our educators are our greatest asset, and we are committed to providing ongoing professional development and support to ensure that they are equipped with the knowledge and skills to provide the best possible learning experience for every child in our care.

We are committed to continuous improvement, and we regularly reflect on our practice to ensure that we are providing the best possible learning opportunities and experience for every child in our care. We believe in fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement, where every member of our team is encouraged to share their ideas and insights, and to work collaboratively to achieve our shared goals.

Highton Child Care & Development Centre is a family-owned and operated child care facility centre Geelong VIC, families in Belmont, VIC, and the surrounding Greater Geelong area have trusted since 1996. Celebrating 30 years of service in 2026, this custom-built centre on Reynolds Road provides long day care for children from 16 weeks to school age, alongside funded 3YO and 4YO Kindergarten programmes delivered by qualified Early Childhood Teachers and Educators.

Highton Child Care & Development Centre delivers its early childhood care centres Geelong VIC programme in full alignment with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF). These nationally and state-recognised frameworks guide how our qualified educators plan, observe, and respond to each child's learning and development needs.

Our educators hold recognised early childhood qualifications and are committed to intentional, responsive teaching practices that support measurable child development outcomes. At Highton Child Care & Development Centre, qualified educators support every child's development across cognitive, social, emotional, and physical domains. Key principles underpinning our educational approach include:

▸Play-based learning experiences that encourage exploration, curiosity, and creative thinking.

▸Intentional teaching aligned with EYLF learning outcomes and VEYLDF Victorian developmental priorities.

▸Individualised programme planning that recognises each child's unique strengths and interests.

▸Consistent educator-to-child ratios that support meaningful interactions and personalised attention.

▸Regular observation and documentation to track and celebrate each child's developmental progress.

Highton Child Care & Development Centre's purpose-built facility is designed with children's wellbeing, safety, and learning at the forefront. Our custom-built premises on Reynolds Road, Belmont, VIC, are licensed to care for up to 71 children across three purpose-designed rooms: the Nursery, the Toddler Room, and the Kindergarten Room. Each room is thoughtfully equipped to support age-appropriate learning and development. The centre also features dedicated outdoor spaces that invite active, nature-connected exploration.

What makes our facility stand out for families seeking child care facility centres Geelong VIC:

▸A custom-built, purpose-designed premises that prioritises child safety and comfort.

▸Capacity for up to 71 children across three distinct, age-grouped rooms.

▸Dedicated Nursery, Toddler, and Kindergarten rooms to support developmental stage transitions.

▸Outdoor spaces that encourage physical activity, sensory exploration, and imaginative play.

▸Open Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 6:00pm, to accommodate diverse family and work arrangements.

Families across Belmont and the broader region searching for child care facility centres Geelong VIC will find that our Reynolds Road location offers convenient access alongside a genuinely nurturing environment. We welcome families to visit and experience firsthand why Highton Child Care & Development Centre has been a trusted choice for child care facility centres Geelong VIC for nearly three decades.

To arrange a tour or enquire about enrolments, contact our team on (03) 5244 0041.

Our programme is guided by both the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF). These frameworks shape how our qualified educators plan experiences, observe children's progress, and tailor their approach to support strong developmental outcomes across all five EYLF learning outcomes.

Highton Child Care & Development Centre welcomes children from 16 weeks of age through to school age. Long day care is available across our Nursery, Toddler, and Kindergarten rooms, with funded 3YO and 4YO Kindergarten programmes also available. Families are encouraged to enquire early, as places may be limited. Contact us on (03) 5244 0041 or explore our Kindergarten programme and Nursery pages for further detail.

Yes, Highton Child Care & Development Centre proudly offers funded kindergarten programmes for eligible 3-year-olds and 4-year-olds, meaning the kinder component may be provided at no cost to families who qualify. These programmes are delivered by qualified Early Childhood Teachers within our warm, purpose-built child care facility centres Geelong VIC setting in Belmont, VIC, and can be combined with long day care to suit working families.