Childcare and Early Learning Centre conveniently located near DFO Moorabbin, local parks, and reputable primary schools such as Cheltenham East Primary School, we provide high-quality care with passionate educators who focus on your child’s unique needs. Through play-based learning and meaningful experiences, we nurture your child’s natural curiosity and joy in discovering new things while supporting their growth and development. Serving families in Cheltenham and surrounding suburbs, we lay the foundation for a bright future.
Hi, I’m Carmel! I’ve been working in early childhood education for over 25 years, with more than 10 of those as a Centre Director.
What drives me every day is building strong, trusting relationships with families and creating a warm, welcoming environment where children feel safe, supported, and confident to grow. I believe early learning is most powerful when it’s connected to the home and community. That’s why I prioritise open communication with families; we’re partners in your child’s learning journey. I love seeing children thrive through play-based experiences that nurture their curiosity, independence, and wellbeing.
Supporting my team is something I’m equally passionate about. I encourage ongoing reflection and professional growth so that our programs remain meaningful, inclusive, and aligned with each child’s unique needs.
Emotional development is especially close to my heart. Helping children build resilience, empathy, and a strong sense of self during these formative years is incredibly rewarding.
When you visit The Fern Cheltenham, I hope you feel the genuine sense of care and connection we’ve created. I’d love to welcome your family into our centre and be part of your child’s early learning journey.
I couldn’t be happier that we chose the fern to send our toddler. All of the staff are so welcoming, the meals are great and the activity’s they do every day are amazing! Being a new center too it’s clean and super nice! Highly recommend.
The Fern has been such a kind and welcoming centre to send our kids. We have 2 children there and have loved it since the beginning. Amazing staff that truly care and with so much effort put into what that children do each day. Highly recommend.
We’ve had a great experience at The Fern Early Learning Centre Cheltenham. The staff are warm, professional, and genuinely care about the kids. The centre is clean, modern, and provides a fun, safe environment. Our child has thrived here highly recommend!
We moved our son him from another local kindergarten. The facilities are amazing and clean and the educators are so welcoming and nurturing. We couldn’t be happier he there with this amazing team
Fern early learning is a beautiful and excellent service. The educators are a delight and joy, ensuring that the childrens play and learning is nurtured and supported. It’s an impressive space, and I always feel calm and welcomed when I enter the environment. Highly recommend this early learning service for your children. 🙂
I have visited The Fern Early Learning Centre as a Speech Pathology Assistant. It is a lovely, welcoming centre with engaged educators who are committed to supporting communication development! The facilities are fantastic and the staff are always friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend!
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