Not-for-profit · Community-run · Since 1997
Greythorn is a not-for-profit early childhood centre shaped by the families who use it. Rated Exceeding under the National Quality Standard, we're governed by a parent committee and have proudly served our local community since 1997.
In 1997, Boroondara Council opened a centre run the way they believed childcare should be — by the community, for the children. Thirty years on, that's still exactly what we are.
As we celebrate our 30th anniversary in 2027, we'd love to hear from the families and educators who've been part of our story. If Greythorn was part of your child's early years, come and celebrate with us.
Most centres are businesses. We're a community, and that one difference changes where your fees go, why our educators stay, and how decisions actually get made. Not-for-profit. Parent-run. Built around your child, not a shareholder. This is the Greythorn difference.
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Every dollar goes back into your child's care and our educators. We are a strong community built on active partnerships between caring staff and engaged parents.
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Buy/sell days let families swap days when schedules change.
When we're closed for a public holiday, you're not charged for it.
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Our exceptional play-based curriculum fosters holistic development for children. We believe a strong focus on community and family values in a nurturing environment sets a strong foundation for life.
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A quarter of our team have been here for more than a decade. The person who welcomes your child often becomes part of your family's story.
We exceed the National Quality Standards, independent confirmation of what our families feel every day.
3 & 4 Year Old kindergarten runs embedded into our long day care, led by qualified teachers. No leaving the place they love to start kinder.
Supporting your child's earliest years through nurturing relationships in a warm and caring environment.
Our funded Kindergarten program inspires confidence, curiosity, and a love of learning through play-based experiences that prepare children for a successful transition to school.
A flexible care option for families, offering children a welcoming environment to learn, play, and connect.
Specialised incursions are woven into our program to support every child's growth, at no additional cost to families.
We offer a bright, clean and aesthetically pleasing environment to help children reach their full potential. Book a tour to view our premises.
Given the popularity of our centre, we encourage parents to join the waitlist early to ensure that children are able to secure a place at GECC.
