OUR PHILOSOPHY
We believe that children need a secure, safe, imaginative environment where they can extend their skills through the care and guidance of staff and parents working together.
Children need to learn as individuals with a programme allowing them to develop at their own pace, increasing their self esteem and knowledge. Through the use of their senses and doing, they can develop their social/emotional, cognitive, physical, language and creative skills. The environment will give them the chance to express, imagine, discover and think for themselves as individuals.
Their time with us will be full, fun and happy.
Mon to Fri 8.00am to 4.15pm
39 Cavender Street, Singleton 6175
08 9537 3606
Welcome to Small Friends Childcare & Education Richmond! Our spacious, bright and welcoming early learning centre in Richmond provides leading learning programs in a nurturing environment for children aged six weeks to six years.
Our Richmond child care is a great choice for local families wanting high-quality education and care for their children. We are conveniently situated for families in surrounding suburbs such as Hawthorn, East Melbourne, Burnley and Southbank.
Situated on a main road, with safe access from a back lane, our impressive resource-rich environments
“Children are so very competent, capable, independent and have a strong sense of their own wellbeing. Seeing these moments and being part of a child’s learning journey is an absolute joy”.
With endless possibilities, there’s never a dull moment at Small Friends and no two days are the same. Here’s what a day at Small Friends might look like. Please note, this will vary depending on centre opening hours.
Open 8:00am to 4:15pm
Monday to Friday
Our team of Educators are committed and passionate about ensuring your child will be safe, nurtured and cared for every day. At Guardian, children are encouraged to engage in interest-led play that creates learning and meaningful experiences.
Our Educators seek to optimise diverse learning opportunities and implement the curriculum as framed by the Early Years Learning Framework.
All Small Friends Centres provide a Centre-to-Family communication platform so families can maintain contact with their children’s experiences through photos, stories and learning outcomes.
Our Centres use Storypark and each family is provided with a secure login to access on their computers, mobiles or apps.
Small Friends Singleton can be accessed Reilly Street via the main road entry. Entrance has parking options to ensure safe drop-off and pick-ups.
Custom designed to enhance learning, the architecturally designed space references the history of the area and the building’s former service as an Australia Post distribution centre.
Amazing staff, Beautiful bright happy centre!
My daughter gets so excited every time we mention the “rainbow daycare” 🌈
Since my children have been at this centre they have been happy and thriving the last centre my children were in the management when’t down hill detrimentally but this centre is amazing and the staff are the most amazing people so kind and understanding beautiful people I can’t fault them 10/10.
Small Friends Kialla fosters an exceptional work environment, with a super-friendly and supportive team. Above all, children are our top priority, ensuring their well-being and development guide our every action.
Excellent play school for 2.5 to 6 year olds. Educators are well trained, friendly and happy to help where necessary.
