Orchard Road Community and Early Learning Centre

Orchard Road Community and Early Learning Centre ORCELC is proudly operated by the Y, a dedicated not-for-profit organisation.

📚 A friendly reminder that the Mobile Library will be at Orchard Road Community and Early Learning Centre in Doreen this...
17/06/2026

📚 A friendly reminder that the Mobile Library will be at Orchard Road Community and Early Learning Centre in Doreen this Thursday, and every Thursday, from 2:30pm to 4:30pm.

Whether you'd like to borrow or return books, discover something new to read, or simply browse the collection, we'd love to see you there.

It's a wonderful free community resource for children, families, and book lovers of all ages.

👉New FREE Community Activities at Orchard Road Community and Early Learning Centre!We’re excited to launch a range of FR...
16/06/2026

👉New FREE Community Activities at Orchard Road Community and Early Learning Centre!

We’re excited to launch a range of FREE community activities at ORELC, starting from Monday 1 June 2026!

These sessions are designed to bring families together, create connections, support wellbeing and provide fun experiences for our local community.

What’s happening at ORELC?
👶 Mums and Bubs Walking Group
Weekly on Mondays | 9:30am – 10:30am
Enjoy a relaxing walk followed by tea and coffee together.

🪇 Spanish Time with Karla
16 June | 21 July | 18 August
10:00am – 10:30am
A fun and engaging introduction to Spanish for young children and families.

📚 🚛Mobile Library
Weekly on Thursdays | 2:30pm – 4:30pm
Explore books, stories and resources for all ages.

🎵 Kindy Stars – Music & Movement
4 June | 2 July | 6 August
9:30am – 10:00am
A fun-filled music and movement experience for young children.

No bookings required — all events are FREE and open to the community.
Simply meet in the foyer at Orchard Road Community & Early Learning Centre on the day of the event.

We can’t wait to welcome you into our community.
📍121 Orchard Road, Doreen

🥪🍎 What should I pack in my child’s kinder lunchbox?It’s one of the most common questions we hear from families — and yo...
11/02/2026

🥪🍎 What should I pack in my child’s kinder lunchbox?

It’s one of the most common questions we hear from families — and you’re not alone!

To recognise National Lunchbox Week, we’ve put together a helpful blog with practical, realistic lunchbox ideas to support children’s growth, energy and learning.

Our latest blog covers:
✔️ What a balanced kinder lunchbox looks like
✔️ Simple, friendly resources
✔️ Tips to make lunchbox packing easier (and more enjoyable!)
✔️ Why water is the best drink choice

There’s no such thing as a “perfect” lunchbox — just what works for your child and your family 💙

👉 Read the blog here: https://childrensprograms.whittlesea.ymca.org.au/healthy-kinder-lunchboxes-for-everyone/

From 5 January 2026, all CCS eligible families can get at least 72 hours of subsidised care per fortnight. These changes...
10/02/2026

From 5 January 2026, all CCS eligible families can get at least 72 hours of subsidised care per fortnight. These changes are known as the 3 Day Guarantee.

✅Families can access at least 72 hours of subsidised care every fortnight.
✅You may get up to 100 hours if you have more than 48 hours of recognised participation per fortnight or have a valid exemption.
✅Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children can get 100 hours.

Families must still pay a gap fee, except in certain circumstances.

Read more about the changes here: https://childrensprograms.whittlesea.ymca.org.au/understanding-the-3-day-guarantee-and-how-it-works-with-ccs-and-free-kinder-in-victoria/

From 2 March 2026, our current Early Learning Facebook and Instagram pages will be closed as we move to one shared platf...
04/02/2026

From 2 March 2026, our current Early Learning Facebook and Instagram pages will be closed as we move to one shared platform:

👉 Y Whittlesea Early Learning on Facebook
👉 .earlylearning on Instagram

This change supports:
✔️ Child safety and privacy
✔️ Consistent, high-quality content
✔️ A clearer, more connected way to share what’s happening across Early Learning

Our new pages will share updates, stories and information from all seven of our Early Learning services, including:
• Diggers Rest Early Learning Centre
• Eucalyptus Parade Kindergarten
• Galada Kindergarten
• Kirrip Kindergarten
• Mill Park Heights Child Care & Kindergarten
• Orchard Road Community & Early Learning Centre
• The Heights Kindergarten

👉 What’s not changing:
You will continue to receive centre-specific updates, communication and information directly from your child’s educators via Storypark and Xplor.

We encourage all families to follow our new pages to stay connected and keep up to date with everything happening across Y Whittlesea Early Learning.

💛 Thank you for being part of our community. We look forward to connecting with you in our new space.

Wishing our Foundation children the very best as they start school this week! What an exciting milestone for you and you...
28/01/2026

Wishing our Foundation children the very best as they start school this week! What an exciting milestone for you and your families ✨

A big welcome as well to our Kindergarten children who will be joining us over the coming week. We’re looking forward to an exciting year of learning, growth, and fun ahead! 🎨🧩

☀️ Hot Weather Safety Reminder for Families ☀️With Victoria experiencing unprecedented temperatures, there has sadly bee...
27/01/2026

☀️ Hot Weather Safety Reminder for Families ☀️

With Victoria experiencing unprecedented temperatures, there has sadly been a renewed increase in children being left alone in cars. Even on mild days, temperatures inside a parked car can rise dangerously fast with devastating consequences.

We encourage all families to please:

🚗 Never leave children unattended in cars, even for a short time
⏰ Follow centre collection and drop-off policies, especially during busy pick-up times
🧴 Be SunSmart and mindful of heat exposure throughout the day

🔥 Outdoor safety reminder:
On warmer days, please also remember that playground equipment, artificial grass and other outdoor surfaces can become extremely hot and may cause serious burns. These surfaces should always be checked before children play.

🐾 And a reminder — the same applies to pets. Never leave animals in cars or on hot surfaces.

Address

121 Orchard Road
Doreen, VIC
3754

Opening Hours

Monday 6:30am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 6:30am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 6:30am - 6:30pm
Thursday 6:30am - 6:30pm
Friday 6:30am - 6:30pm
Saturday 9am - 12am
Sunday 9am - 10pm

Telephone

1300 153 332

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