Southern River
Childcare Centre
Nurturing young minds with holistic early education and childcare in Southern River.
About Ascolta Southern River
Southern River Childcare Centre
Conveniently located at Southern River Square Shopping Centre, Ascolta Southern River offers a prime location for families seeking exceptional childcare and early learning opportunities. We are easily accessed by Southern River Rd and have ample parking. Our Southern River childcare centre is vibrant and spacious, with capacity for 86 children across five learning environments. Children can truly thrive at Ascolta, where we go beyond standard daycare to offer diverse learning experiences with individualised care.
Discover Exceptional Southern River Childcare
Inspiring Early Education in Southern River
At our Southern River childcare centre, we blend the best practices from Reggio Emilia, Montessori and Inquiry-Based-Learning to create a nurturing environment for children. Our educators are dedicated to fostering a love of learning through active listening and responsive care. We believe in the power of play to inspire curiosity and build foundational skills. Join us at Ascolta Southern River, where every child is cherished and empowered to explore their potential.
Experience Our Southern River Childcare Centre
We understand that choosing a childcare provider is an important decision.
Why not take a full virtual centre tour? Experience our beautifully curated rooms and outdoor areas, designed for ages 6 weeks to 5 years old.
Extra Information for Families
Ascolta Early Learning and Care Southern River opens at 6:30am and closes at 6pm. Children can be dropped off and picked up at any time during those hours. Just remember that you’ll pay per day, so even if your child is only with us for half a day, you’ll still pay for a full day.
You’re welcome to choose the days that best suit your family — we’ll always do our best to accommodate the days you need. We also offer casual days as we know circumstances can change and you may find yourself requiring extra help. Simply get in touch with our team to book an extra day.
Reggio Emilia
The Third Teacher
Parallel to the Reggio Emilia theory, Ascolta believes the environment is the third teacher. We know all children are competent, curious and eager to learn, with physical spaces playing a huge part in that learning. So, we strategically create environments at our Southern River childcare centre to support each child’s readiness.
Through carefully considered aesthetic environments, children engage in collaborative long-term investigations where they can construct knowledge through inquiries, explorations and conversations. All our spaces are enriched with authentic materials to cultivate curiosity and provide dynamic learning opportunities. Through open-ended materials, they promote imaginative play for creative self-led learning. Children are encouraged to think outside-the-box and have opportunities to expand and construct their meaning of the surrounding world.
Welcome to Ascolta
Holistic Childcare in Southern River
Ascolta Southern River offers a premier childcare experience, emphasising child-led exploration and holistic development beyond standard daycare. Our dedicated educators focus on creating a nurturing and stimulating environment where children thrive emotionally, socially and intellectually.
We integrate play-based learning to ignite curiosity and foster lifelong skills. With a strong commitment to active listening and individualised care, we ensure each child feels valued and supported. Join our community at Ascolta Southern River and give your child the best start in their educational journey.
A Hand to Hold
We understand that choosing a childcare centre is an important decision.
One that can also feel overwhelming. We’re here to listen to you and your family’s needs, including your child’s. We’ll answer any questions you have and make this transition as easy as possible. Whether you’re coming from another centre or this is your first childcare experience, here’s some information that’ll help you feel more prepared for Ascolta:
Ascolta Early Learning and Care Southern River
Quality Childcare in Southern River
Our Southern River early learning centre provides outstanding childcare services tailored to meet the unique needs of each child. We prioritise child-led learning and holistic development, ensuring children thrive emotionally, socially and intellectually.
Our dedicated educators use play-based methods to stimulate curiosity and foster essential skills in a secure and nurturing environment. With a focus on listening and responding to each child’s needs, we create a foundation for lifelong learning and growth.
Join our community at Ascolta Southern River and watch your child flourish.
Childcare Subsidy FAQs
Ascolta Early Learning and Care is a government approved childcare provider, which means you could be entitled to a Government subsidy. This initiative is designed to enable more low and middle-income families to access affordable, flexible and high-quality childcare. Here’s some of the questions we get asked about the Childcare Subsidy (CCS).
The Childcare Subsidy is calculated using your combined family income, the level of your CCS ‘activity’ and your childcare provider’s hourly rate.