Cranbourne East Curriculum
A warm, community-oriented early learning environment for Cranbourne East families.
One Infant
6 weeks - 2 years
One Toddler
2 - 3 years
One Pre-Kinder
3 - 5 years
One Kinder
3 - 4 years & 4 - 5 years
- At One Early Education Cranbourne, we provide a warm, structured and enriching early learning experience where children feel safe, supported and inspired to explore. Our educators design each day with intention — blending play, discovery and meaningful learning moments that nurture confidence, curiosity and emotional wellbeing. Children engage in sensory play, creative arts, early literacy and numeracy, nature-based exploration, social interaction and mindfulness routines — all guided by the One Curriculum’s holistic, child-centred philosophy. Located in the heart of a busy and growing Cranbourne community, our centre is recognised for its strong relationships with families, high-quality educational experiences and nurturing environment that helps children feel truly at home. One Early Education Cranbourne is a place where children are seen, heard and encouraged to grow in their own unique way.
INFANTS (0–2 YEARS)
A gentle, responsive infant environment for Cranbourne babies.
At One Early Education Cranbourne, our infants’ program is centred around calm routines, secure relationships and sensory-rich exploration. Educators take the time to deeply understand each baby’s cues and rhythms, ensuring every interaction is grounded in warmth, sensitivity and emotional safety.
The infant space offers soft lighting, natural materials and nurturing educators who help babies develop foundational skills in movement, communication and self-regulation.
Cranbourne families appreciate our consistency, sensitivity and genuine relationships with both infants and parents.
A Typical Day at One – Infants (0–2 Years)
- Predictable arrival routines with familiar, caring educators
- Gentle transitions that place emotional safety first
- A calm start that helps babies feel grounded
- Building secure and safe relationships with educators allows children to transition into care with ease
- Soft sensory trays, texture mats, light and sound play
- Activities that strengthen early cognition and motor development
- Individualised exploration aligned with each baby’s stage
- Babbling games, singing, storytelling and face-to-face interaction
- Language-rich engagement to build early communication
- Gentle group moments to nurture early social skills
- Supported tummy time, crawling paths, soft climbing
- Encouraging rolling, reaching and early standing
- Safe time outdoors for sensory discovery
- Individualised rest and feeding routines
- Soothing, low-stimulus environments for sleep
- Responsive care that builds trust and predictability
- Soft music, rhythm exploration, puppets and sensory art
- Safe opportunities for early creative expression
Gentle rocking, sensory bottles, quiet corners
Routines designed to support relaxation and emotional security
Cranbourne families value our steady, supportive and deeply nurturing approach to infant care.
TODDLERS (2–3 YEARS)
A joyful, supportive toddler environment for Cranbourne’s growing explorers.
Toddlers at One Early Education Cranbourne are immersed in rich play experiences, early learning opportunities and warm social interactions that help them build confidence, communication and independence. Our educators gently guide toddlers as they learn to express themselves, try new things and interact with others.
A Typical Day at One Cranbourne – Toddlers (2–3 Years)
- Engaging stations including sensory trays, puzzles, construction play and books
- Helps children settle confidently and begin the day with curiosity
- Early literacy invitations, numeracy games, movement and rhythm
- Builds communication, early reasoning and cognitive development
- Painting, dramatic play, messy play and open-ended craft
- Guided emotional language, turn-taking and peer interaction
- Climbing, balancing, physical challenges and nature exploration
- Nutritious meals, rest time and relaxing transitions
- STEM trays, water play, gardening, simple experiments
Cranbourne families value the predictability, joy and intentional teaching that define our toddler program.
PRE-KINDER (3–4 YEARS)
A pre-kinder journey designed to build confidence, communication and curiosity.
Pre-kinder at One Early Education Cranbourne is a year where children become active problem-solvers, creative thinkers and confident communicators. Our educators guide children through early literacy and numeracy, inquiry learning, creative arts and social-emotional development, helping them prepare for a successful kindergarten year.
A Typical Pre-Kinder Day at One Early Education – Cranbourne
- Purposeful learning stations in literacy, numeracy, STEM and creativity
- Phonemic awareness, storytelling, vocabulary building
- Dramatic play, collaborative craft, painting and expressive arts
- Obstacle courses, ball skills, climbing and nature adventures
- Friendship skills, emotional vocabulary, supported problem-solving
- Healthy meals and peaceful rest routines
- Science experiments, building challenges, hands-on investigation
- Mindfulness, storytelling and reflective conversation
Cranbourne families appreciate how our pre-kinder program supports communication, independence and early academic readiness.
KINDER / SCHOOL READINESS (4–5 YEARS)
A strong, future-focused kinder experience for Cranbourne children.
Our kinder program prepares children for a positive and confident transition to primary school. At One Early Education Cranbourne, we combine intentional teaching with hands-on exploration to develop early literacy, numeracy, problem-solving, independence and social-emotional competence.
A Typical Kinder Day at One Early Education – Cranbourne
- Letter recognition, phonics, vocabulary development, storytelling
- Counting, patterning, sequencing, measurement activities
- Open-ended construction, dramatic play, collaborative art
- Experiments, investigations, science-rich discussions
- Climbing, sports skills, balancing, teamwork games
- Resilience strategies, emotional regulation, friendship skills
- Self-help tasks, responsibility routines, lunch independence
- Afternoon group time with stories, discussions and reflection
Cranbourne families value our gentle, structured and academically enriching approach that prepares children for their next big step.
