We are centrally located in the heart of Shepparton offering Long Day Care, Three-Year-Old Kindergarten, Four-Year-Old Kindergarten and a Maternal and Child Health Centre.  

We engage in our local community, through routine and planned excursions.  Our location ensures our outings are regular and spontaneous supporting our children’s knowledge and understanding of their world. Our two six-seater prams ensures this is possible for our younger children to take part in the rich education and learning experiences.

Our educators are highly skilled, qualified and passionate in providing an inclusive and welcoming environment. All educators hold a minimum of Certificate 3 in early childhood education with more than 50 % already holding their Diploma or above. Our 3 and 4 year old kinder programs are run by highly qualified ECT’s who hold their Bachelor of Early Childhood. The kitchen is managed by our dedicated qualified cook who provides 4 healthy meals a day.

We have 4 working groups of educators who are dedicated towards Sustainability, Auslan, Reconciliation and the wellbeing of children and educators. They ensure we are providing rich and valued education towards these areas.

Each child’s learning and developmental journey is documented and families are engaged and involved throughout this process. We offer flexible routines, with indoor/outdoor experiences where children’s interests are at the forefront of our educational programs.

All of our educators hold qualifications ranging from Certificate 3 in Early Childhood Education, Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Bachelor of Early Childhood.

Session times

Long Day Care: 7.30am to 5.30pm
4 year old Kinder: Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri: 8.45am to 2.45pm
Wed: 8.45am to 11.45am
3 Year Old Kinder: Mon & Fri: 8.45am to 11.45am
Early Start Kinder: Mon & Fri: 8.45am to 2.45pm
Tuesday: 8.45 to 11.45am


This service has been rated as "Exceeding" the National Quality Standards of the Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority.

Facebook

Our closed Facebook Group enables families to connect and engage with each other as well as with what is happening at our Centre. We also share centre highlights, special events, reminders for celebrations, excursions and fundraising events. Once families are enrolled access to the closed page can be requested.

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Contact Us

Service Leader – Jade
104-106 Maude Street, Shepparton
Phone: 03 5821 3880
Best contact hours: Mon to Fri, 8.30am to 5.30pm
Email: arthur.dickmann@shepparton.vic.gov.au

Service Commitment

We believe in providing an inclusive and welcoming environment that values the child’s voice. We provide play based learning experiences which supports children to develop an understanding and respect for themselves, their community, the natural environment and sustainable practices. Our programs and practices have a strong focus on community, reconciliation, sustainability and communication, utilising Auslan as part of our common language of expression.

Information and Forms

Childcare Waiting List Form
Use this link to go on the childcare waiting list at Arthur Dickmann Children's Centre.