A trusted Day Care Centre in Victoria Park providing Nurturing Loving child care!
Billabong Community Early Learning Centre is an exceptional place that truly stands out in early childhood education. From the moment you step through the doors, you’re greeted by a warm, welcoming environment that immediately puts both children and parents at ease. The facility is beautifully designed, with bright, engaging spaces that encourage creativity and learning.As a former staff member, I can confidently say that Billabong is an outstanding place for early childhood development. The team is passionate and dedicated, always prioritizing each child’s growth and well-being. Communication with parents is excellent, ensuring they are always informed and involved. It’s a place where children are not only cared for but also encouraged to explore and learn in a supportive setting. I highly recommend Billabong Childcare Central for its exceptional care and nurturing atmosphere.
My daughter has been going to Billabong for over 6 months now and she's very happy about it. The activities are great, outdoor play is fun, but most of all we appreciate the flexibility and kindness of the staff! excellent experience so far. Thank you team!
We know Billabong for about 9 years. Our daughter absolutely loved her time there and learnt a lot. Now our 2.5 years old son is attending Billabong. It is the most caring, wonderful and warm childcare we could ask for. Our 2.5 year old son loves going and we feel so lucky that he is able to spend time with educators who have such a kind and calm nature.
I highly recommend Billabong Community Early Learning Centre.Both my children have attended the centre and both thoroughly enjoyed their time there. The educators are so kind and caring, and they do wonderful work with the children - taking them out of excursions and having special incursions for things such as science week and book week as well as the education they instil in the children whilst in their care. My son, now in Kindy, has been saying he wishes he could go back as ‘the food is heaps better and he loves his naps’ and is always asking when he can go back to visit. Billabong is a wonderful part of the East Victoria Park community, and management has made it the wonderful place that children love attending.
I have been an educator in the Billabong CELC for over 8 years, and I am a mother of two young children who attend the daycare where I work. It has been my first workplace since I was a placement student, and I have become a senior staff member in the centre. I enjoy working at Billabong because the manager, Shani, provides ongoing support to upskill my knowledge in early childhood settings. She offers regular PDs to keep up with the current early childhood education and care practices. Also, educators have a passion and heart for children to nurture their learning journey. I recently returned from my second maternity leave, and I am so glad I can work in the place I am passionate about. Also, as a parent, I am reassured and confident that my children have grown up where they feel loved, cared for, and recognised for their values whilst interacting with each educator. The spacious outdoor environment has inviting settings for the children to explore their emerging physical skills, and the activities are offered at age-appropriate levels. I am delighted where I work, and my children have grown up with the educators and the environment, which has positively impacted their growth and development. Seeing their personal growth and development has been a source of great joy and pride for me.
My daughter has been attending Billabong since she was just shy of 6 months of age, now 18 months. From the very first moments she has been looked after with the utmost care. I was quite nervous about leaving her at such a young age but that feeling very quickly disappeared once I saw how much she enjoyed her time there. She has beautiful connections with the educators & I’m always so thoroughly impressed with all she is learning & doing each day she attends. Her time at Billabong has made her flourish into such a well socialised, confident little girl. My youngest daughter will be starting in a few months which I have zero hesitation about.Thank you Billabong for all that you do!
I have been a part of the Billabong Community Early Learning Centre for the past seven years. From the moment I joined the Centre, I knew I had found a special place that would not only nurture the children but also support and uplift its staff.When I returned from my maternity leave, bringing my little one to the Centre, I had no doubts or concerns. The care and attention provided by the staff in the baby room / now in toddlers were/ are exceptional. Throughout this journey, my manager, Shani, has been an incredible pillar of support. From my early days at the center to becoming a first-time mom, she has always been there, offering guidance, understanding, and encouragement. Her dedication and passion for early childhood education are truly inspiring. I must also commend the entire staff at the Centre. They genuinely care about the well-being and development of the children under their care. It's evident that they have a deep passion for early childhood education, and their commitment shines through in the way they interact with the children and their families.I highly recommend the Billabong Early Learning Centre to any parent seeking a nurturing and enriching environment for their child. 👍
My Son has recently started attending the Billabong Community Early Learning Centre and he loves every moment of it, he is always excited with excursions to the library and to the shopping centre’s. The activities are always changing with some great creative learning opportunities, and the outdoor spaces are wonderful for all ages. The educators are very welcoming and provide a supportive, friendly, safe, educational and caring environment. Additionally there is always ample parking available, because of the convenient location next to East Victoria Park shopping centre. I am very pleased with Billabong Community Early Learning Centre, and I would recommend them to anyone.
My son has been going to billabong for a few months now. Staff are absolutely AMAZING !! The continuity of staff is very good, the quality of the care is outstanding. I love that my son gets to go on excursions often, the play equipment is great!!. The meals are not only delicious and nutritious but they are also freshly cooked. The routines are very well structured and consistent. The educators are very experienced and love the center and the kids. I don’t think I can fault the center, the educators or the management in any way. Being a mother who doesn’t hold back while being the voice of my child, I am very glad to have found such a rare gem to care for my son.
Loved and recommended by the community - as a trusted day-care centre for 0-5 year olds in Victoria Park!
Each educator always has time to share insights and development comments about each of the children and they are ever so polite when talking about behaviour that needed correcting! The quality of staff is exceptional and the centre as a whole has much to be proud of!– Tanya
We cannot thank you enough for the positive difference you have made to our children and ourselves over the 5years of love and care you have given to us. You have become part of our family and we will miss your lovely facesdearly.– Belinda
There is such a great family loving vibe in the centre which makes me grateful every day. We can leave with the greatest peace of mind that our children are being cared for , loved, supported in a fabulous learning environment. Thank you so much for doing such an amazing job.– Bernie
Billabong is a warm and friendly centre, and all the interactions we saw between educators and the children weredone with kindness and respect. It is clear to us that the educators cared for the children on an individual level, andthat the children were very comfortable with and loved the educators in return.– Angela
When our daughter started Kindy, Billabong sent a staff member to visit our daughter in her new classroom andprovided the teacher with a summary assessment of our daughter`s last year at the centre. The school confirmedthat no other day care centre does this thoughtful and caring act. The staff work immensely hard to maintain thehigh standard of care they provide. We are always greeted with a smiling face and a helpful manner.– Amy
The centre instils in our children a real sense of community belonging through outings and activities and supportingsmall businesses and charities. It is truly an asset to the local area and council.– The Stewart Family
Billabong hosts regular visits with the local elderly, an activity that has been significantly proven to boost the mentalhealth of both children and seniors. For those children without extended family close by it is of immense value toparticipate in these visits, promoting attitudes of caring for the elderly of our community and getting t o experiencethe wealth of knowledge that our elderly citizens have.– Nichole
Lucy is becoming engaged in our community by the excursions to the local post office, the library and to the Fruitand Veg shop. She is learning about where she lives and interacting with other residents. This is something thatother day care centres do not provide, and most likely have not even thought about doing. It is these personaltouches that make Billabong so special to us.– Clair
Billabong provide the highest standard of care for all families. They constantly provide feedback on what ishappening on a daily basis though newsletters, child development reports etc. They also send out community alertsand community information on a regular basis. This involves all families and encourages them to participate in thewider community of Victoria park.– Niamh
Over the last seven years, Billabong CELC has provided my children with a safe, happy, stimulating environment withadults that truly care for them as well as lifelong friendships with local children. Billabong CELC has personallyprovided me the opportunity to return to a field of work that I love and feel passionate about. I am able to do thisknowing my children are nurtured, encouraged and cared for by the amazing and dedicated staff at Billabong CELC.– Katryn
As a first time mum, I didn't really know what I was looking for but they certainly seemed to have all aspects coveredfrom educational themes and skill development to record keeping and, most importantly, children that seemedhappy and engaged in various coordinated activities designed to suit their stage of development. It lacks nothing themore expensive centres offer plus the team really care for the kids as individuals.– Leonie & Brad
I think something that really demonstrates that Billabong is a quality centre is the low staff turnover. It is evidentthat our children trust their carers and having low staff turnover enables the kids to grow with their carers and buildupon that trust.– Shannon
Billabong exceeded my expectations in the availability of training they offer to their parent community such asProtective Behaviours workshop, PLAYCE study and parents meetings , allowing parents to receive one on one timewith educators to discuss any concerns or developmental changes. The carers are very well trained and have anexcellent relationship with both the children and their parents.– Frances
The educators at Billabong truly were a part of the village helping me to raise my children. Being geographicallyisolated from my family I relied so heavily on the team at Billabong. Not only did they provide the utmost care andeducation for my boys but they were also instrumental in identifying my son’s learning difficulties and connected mewith appropriate agencies early, leading to an autism diagnosis. Without their skills, expertise and care my son wouldhave had a much more challenging start to school and life.– Frances
Our Rooms
Joeys Room (Age 0-2)
Welcome to the Joeys Room, a cozy, nurturing space designed for our youngest learners, aged 0-2 years, to get them off to an amazing start!
Joeys Room (Age 0-2)
Welcome to the Joeys Room, a cozy, nurturing space designed for our youngest learners, aged 0-2 years, to get them off to an amazing start!
Welcome to the Wombats Room, a vibrant and nurturing space for children aged 3-5, where curiosity and independence flourish.
Possums Room (Age 2-3)
Welcome to the Possums Room, a nurturing space for our curious 2-3-year-olds, where self-help skills and independence blossom!
Wombats Room
Welcome to the Wombats Room, a vibrant and nurturing space for children aged 3-5, where curiosity and independence flourish.
Wombats Room (Age 3-5)
Welcome to the Wombats Room, a vibrant and nurturing space for children aged 3-5, where curiosity and independence flourish!
At Billabong, we’re passionate about creating a warm, nurturing environment where children can thrive. Our dedicated team of educators is not only highly skilled but genuinely committed to building strong, meaningful connections with both children and families. We believe fostering curiosity, independence, and a love of learning starts with supportive relationships.