At Masada Cottage Early Learning Centre, our educators are dedicated to supporting each child through consistent and nurturing relationships all rooted in Jewish values. By spending quality time interacting with the children throughout the day, we foster their autonomy, independence, resilience, and sense of self.

We focus on social and emotional wellbeing, ensuring that every child feels secure and valued. By encouraging problem-solving, experimentation, and investigation, we inspire confidence and active engagement in learning. Our approach fosters curiosity, cooperation, creativity, and imagination, allowing children to explore their world.

From the earliest age, we encourage children to connect with and contribute to their world, helping them develop a strong sense of belonging and the essential building blocks for a strong foundation for future success.

Learning.

Masada Cottage caters for children from 2-year-olds to 5-year-olds. Our excellent early learning program is a combination of the Reggio Emilia philosophy and the National Early Years learning Framework.  We believe that children learn best through play complemented by intentional and responsive teaching.  Small classes allow teachers to adapt the program to meet each individual child’s needs.

Masada Cottage offers care from 7.30am till 6pm Monday – Friday with parents selecting either a short (7.30am-4.30pm) or long day (7.30am-6pm).  The Centre provides three nutritious meals a day – morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea.

Our specialist Junior School teachers teach our Early Learning Centre Music, Sport, Hebrew and Jewish Studies classes which not only provide students with high quality programs but also assist in their transition to Junior School.

We celebrate all Jewish festivals and teach the children the central tenets of Mitzvot (good deeds), Tzedakah (charity) and Tikkun Olam (healing the planet).

We offer a range of programs within our ELC and we are an Approved Long Day Care Centre, therefore allowing families that meet the government’s eligibility criteria to receive government subsidies to help offset the cost of early learning. We run a preschool program within the long day hours to allow families and children to benefit from an enriching learning environment and as well as flexible hours to accommodate families’ needs. 

Facilities.

We acknowledge the benefits of children spending time in nature and we are lucky to be surrounded by green and lush play areas for the children to explore and enjoy. Other outdoor areas include a sandpit, mud pit, bike tracks and a variety of fun age appropriate equipment for the children to enjoy. All rooms are utilised to enhance children’s cognitive, physical, emotional, social, communication and spiritual development.