“Every new beginning carries the promise of growth, learning and community. With open hearts and committed hands, we embark on this journey to nurture, inspire and build a brighter future for the children and families we serve,” Faith Salue, Centre Manager.
Affinity Education Group has proudly opened the doors of Milestones Early Learning Officer – a purpose-built early education and childcare campus located on Tivendale Road.
Victorian State Manager Deb Smith said “We’re so excited to welcome new families in Officer, Victoria, to experience the Milestones Early Learning difference – our incredible team and our Lifelong Learning Curriculum will ensure this is the best location for children in their first five years.”
Fun Facts about Milestones Early Learning Officer
- 110 child care places available daily
- 100 years combined years’ experience in the permanent educators and teachers
- 10 languages spoken by the team – English, Samoan, Punjabi, Hindi, Urudu, Sinhalese, Bengoali, Maori, Manadrin, Auslan
- 5 learning studios
- 3 playgrounds
- 330 fresh meals will be served daily when centre is operating at full capacity
- These fun, engaging, educational programs are all included in the Lifelong Learning Curriculum and your daily fees: Big Thinkers STEM, Aussie Wildlife Champions, Positive Living Skills, Wandana Aboriginal Education, Early Years Toolbox, Reading Eggs and MathSeeds
The 110-place centre, which operates 6:30am-6:30pm is being managed by long-term Centre Manager Faith Salue, who joined the company in 2022 after her previous centre was acquired by the group.
A complete team of educators and experienced Bachelor Qualified Early Childhood Teachers are on site and have completed Affinity’s extensive training programs aligned with children’s health and safety.
“My journey with Affinity has been a journey of growth!” Faith said.
“I love the endless opportunities for growth and development, and it is rewarding to be part of a team that prioritises children’s safety above all. The 'serious fun' culture makes every day enjoyable, and I feel truly supported in making a positive impact. Opening a new centre has been both exciting and challenging, but the opportunity to build a strong community from the ground up has been an unforgettable experience.”
The stunning campus features an onsite gourmet kitchen run by a full time centre chef, extensively landscaped outdoor learning scapes and native planted gardens along with a planned vegetable bed for children to engage in gardening activities.
Indoor the campus has been set up with environments designed around Affinity’s Lifelong Learning Curriculum – Australia's most advanced approach to early years education.
Daily fees for families will include three meals, nappies, wipes, sunscreen and access to the fun, engaging, educational programs included in Affinity’s Lifelong Learning Curriculum: Positive Living Skills, Aussie Wildlife Champions, Big Thinkers STEM, Wandana Aboriginal Education, Early Years Toolbox, and complimentary subscriptions to Mathseeds and Reading Eggs provided for all children aged 3 and older.
Rooms include dedicated learning zones for babies, toddlers and Kindergarten, including STEM, mathematics and literacy and programs designed to enhance emotional resilience and wellbeing in children.
Milestones Early Learning Officer is open daily for tours.