Our Centre
Family Testimonials
Timetable & Fees
Where we learn and play
Discover our inviting rooms and dynamic learning spaces, thoughtfully crafted to nurture your child’s growth, creativity, and play at every stage.
Our rooms
- Babies room (0-2 years)
- Toddles room (2-3 years)
- Integrated Kindergarten room (3-5 years)
Our spaces and environment
Our unique programs and activities
- Our childcare service proudly exceeds minimal standard educator-to-child ratios, ensuring more personalised attention and care. We’re staffed with a dedicated team of highly qualified educators, each bringing a wealth of experience, knowledge, and professionalism to support your child's development.
- Sparkways Early Learning Footscray sits in the grounds of Footscray City Primary School allowing us unlimited access to their 4 playgrounds, Library and multi-purpose hall. Sparkways Early Learning Footscray engages in shared learning experiences with the school engaging in shared Art projects, buddy programs, STEM and literacy learning which provides for a seamless transition from kindergarten to foundation.
- Sparkways Early Learning Footscray is part of the Footscray Learning Precinct working in partnership with local early childhood providers, primary schools, Footscray’s 3 high school campuses, Victoria Tafe, Victoria and Swinburne Universities, as well as a partnership with local allied health professional such as Speech and Occupational therapists that support our teachers, educators and families.
Our Child Safety Commitment
A warm and connected community
At our Centre, families, children, and educators come together to create a supportive, inclusive community where everyone feels they belong.
What our families are saying about our Centre
A fabulous centre, highly recommend! High quality educators across all rooms,...
... admin team, cook. It’s a convenient location and having MCHN there too. The best care, fun and memorable.
All kinder teacher is very nice and cooperative
Amazing place. Excellent engaged staff who care and support all the children....
... The kids love it. 100% the right decision to send our 4 yo for kindergarten.
Sparkways Early Learning Footscray is a really special place. The facilities...
... are amazing with wonderful inside and outside spaces to play and learn. However, it really is the staff that make it so special. They care deeply about the children and show genuine interest in each child and their family. My kids love going and have such fun at the centre. I’m really pleased we chose Sparkways Early Learning Footscray
Our twins love going to Kinder at Sparkways Early Learning Footscray. First...
... class facilities and staff.
Excellent 3yo kinder, my child loves their teacher here.
Wonderful kinder & daycare .. very polite & caring staff .. the...
... activities & learning will make the kids enjoy every bit of their Kinder and the spacious, beautiful new premises will make them fall in love with the place.. highly recommend to anyone looking for a kinder for their kids.
My family loves this place.
Amazing centre, conveniently located near Footscray Station and has a wonderful...
... community feel! Staff are fabulous and we’re beyond happy coming here!
Great children's centre! It is spacious with new facilities. My 4 year-old...
... daughter is studying here. Teachers are so nice and take care of children very well. My daughter loves going to school and doesn't want to miss any day.
"Our daughter has been at Sparkways Early Learning Footscray for about 18...
... months and she absolutely loves it. The staff are so caring and the education and learning experiences she receives are outstanding. Having come from a very large, for-profit centre it is so nice to be part of a small personalised, community-owned centre where the children at the absolute focus."
"I have had two children attend Sparkways Early Learning Footscray since they...
... were very young babies. As a busy working parent, I have had nothing but peace of mind that my children have been given the best attention and education. I highly recommend this service for all stages of your child's development because of their specialised programs for each stage. It is a lovely, welcoming community."
"I have had two children attending the centre over the last three years and it...
... has been a fantastic experience for our family. The centre has great outdoor and indoor areas and a very professional and caring team."
Hear from our Educators
"I love working at this Sparkways Early Learning Footscray as it feels like a...
... community. All staff know the names of all the children at the center, which his very unique. It feels like a home away from home."
"I enjoy nurturing and caring for children. I love seeing them develop and...
... learn and grow."
Opening hours
7.00 am – 6.00 pm, Monday to Friday
Fees
| Age | Daily Fee |
|---|---|
| ELC Under 3 Year Old Rooms | $165.60 per day |
| ELC Over 3 Year Old Rooms | $162.10 per day |
| 3 Year Old Kindergarten | Free from 2023 - see below |
| 4 Year Old Kindergarten | Free from 2023 - see below |
From 2023, the Victorian Government made kindergarten programs free for three and four-year-old children – saving you over $2,000 per year for each year of a kindergarten program your child attends in an integrated long day care setting. Free Kinder is a critical component of the Victorian Government’s Best Start, Best Life reform.
The Victorian Government’s Free Kinder payments will be deducted from the childcare fees that you pay, a value of over $2,000 for a 15-hour program. If your child is enrolled in an Integrated Three-Year-Old Kindergarten program for less than 600 hours per year, Free Kinder will be applied on a pro-rata basis.
From 2026, the below listed 4YO priority groups can access up to 25 hours of free kindergarten
- Children who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
- Children from a refugee or asylum seeker background
- Children who have had contact with Child Protection.
Daily fee inclusions
Our daily fees include:
- Freshly prepared and nutritious meals
- Nappies
- Sunscreen
- Bedding
- Some incursions & excursions
FAQs
How do you communicate with parents and guardians?
All families have access to Story Park. Storypark is communication tool that has been designed to help record and allow you to share in your child’s milestones and activities. You can also connect other members of your family to see your child’s photos and videos.
Are meals and snacks provided, or do children bring a lunchbox?
At Sparkways Early Learning Footscray, the children are offered nutritious and healthy seasonal meals, including breakfast, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. All food is freshly prepared by the in-house chef.
All children’s dietary requirements are accounted for, including allergies and intolerances.
What kind of activities do you offer?
We are committed to providing a stimulating and caring environment for all infants and children in our care. Through collaboration with our local community, we encourage exploration while embracing diversity and community inclusion in our play-based programs and activities:
- Children really enjoy creative arts using many open-ended materials such as playdough, feathers, paints and other soft materials, as well as participating in our music program
- Dressing up and imaginary play
- Partaking in STEM and STEAM projects
- Watering plants and caring for the gardens
