Kool Kidz Charlemont Childcare is a modern purpose-built early learning and kindergarten service located on Precinct Road in Charlemont. Inside our architecturally designed, age-appropriate classrooms, your child will find an extensive selection of entertaining and educational books and toys. There are lots of play areas for babies, toddlers and kindergarten-aged children to develop and grow.
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Meet The Owners
Emily and Donna
Meet the dynamic mother-daughter duo behind Kool Kidz Charlemont Childcare – Emily and Donna Shearer. Emily, with over 12 years of dedicated experience in early childhood education, is a passionate leader drawing on the United Nations rights of the child as a basis through which to design and deliver a quality childcare experience. Her journey from an enthusiastic educator, to director, and subsequently to a head office professional, has equipped her with a unique blend of pedagogical, leadership and operational skills.
Emily, who also lives in the local community, envisions Kool Kidz Charlemont to become a community pillar, fostering engagement between educators, children, and families. Her commitment is to lead a childcare experience that is not only safe and nurturing, but also values sustainability, encouraging children to care for their land and local community.
Donna, drawing from over 20 years of diverse professional experience, including managing large teams in a corporate environment and running a successful franchise business, brings invaluable business acumen to Kool Kidz Charlemont. Her decision to enter the childcare industry stems from witnessing Emily’s rewarding experiences in roles with Kool Kidz, along with the opportunity to establish an exciting and community-focused childcare business in partnership with her daughter. Donna will oversee the day-to-day operations of the centre, and her goals are clear: to achieve exceeding practices that support greater outcomes for children, ensure a stable staff environment, and to actively engage with the local community.
Together, Donna and Emily are committed to ensuring that Kool Kidz Charlemont is a warm, welcoming space in the local community, where under their leadership, the centre will embody the essence of a family-friendly childcare experience.
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Come in for a guided tour of Kool Kidz Charlemont and discover a place for your child to grow, explore and learn skills to last a lifetime! Our service manager will show your our secure, purpose built childcare facilities and be happy to answer any questions you might have.
Kool Kidz Childcare Charlemont
75 Precinct Road,
Charlemont, VIC 3217
P: 03 4244 1170
E: charlemont@koolkidzchildcare.com.au
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday, 6.30am – 6.30pm
Closed Public Holidays
What Parents Are Saying About Kool Kidz Charlemont
Absolutely amazing! From the moment we enrolled Donna and the staff have been so welcoming, professional and most importantly supportive of our little people. They definitely know their stuff when educating children in this day and age! Sam welcomes us at reception most days and acknowledges my boy by name, which makes him feel comfortable for his day ahead.. face recognition door locks for entry is also a great security feature. His teachers Tash and Jamie are very dedicated educators. They keep us updated with everything. Their teaching is spot on for his age and learning , he has grown so much. The daily... Read More »
Our son secured a place at Kool Kidz recently. This is our first experience with childcare, so we really had no idea what to expect. I underestimated how anxious I would be with him attending, however the educators in the Honeybees room are calming, kind and informative. They always look present and love to have a chat, not just about your child. Management are the same, always ready to help. I’m so happy we got a place here for our son. Thanks Emily, Donna and the team.
Kool Kidz Charlemont is a family run business. Center Director Donna and her daughter Emily are present, hands on, invested in families, warm and engaging. Together with Sam and Meg 2ic and 3ic, all staff build connection with children and families, and are setting a very high standard for care and education in the local community. There is always a warm genuine person at reception. The menu and quality of food is outstanding! The resources at this centre, being a brand new build, are of the highest quality, age appropriate, diverse and in abundance. The standard and experience of... Read More »
Our son has been attending Kool Kidz in Charlemont since it opened this year. He has settled in and is happy to go to daycare. The staff are lovely and it is really nice having a chat each day at drop off/pick up.
I recently enrolled my toddler in this daycare and I couldn't be happier with the level of care they provide. Donna, Emily and the entire staff go above and beyond to ensure the well-being and happiness of all the children. My son sid, gets long, comforting hugs from Donna to start his day at the daycare.It truly made a difference in my child's day.From engaging activities to nutritious meals, they create a nurturing environment . Donna and the staff's attentive approach and genuine love for the kids are evident in every interaction. Lovely to see sam with her bright smile... Read More »
Kool Kidz Childcare Charlemont
75 Precinct Rd, Charlemont VIC 3217, Australia
Frequently Asked Questions
The Kool Kidz service operates all year round, except public holidays being closed.
The services hours of care are Monday to Friday, 6:30am to 6:30pm.
Kool Kidz Charlemont offers care for babies from 6 weeks old to Kindergarten children up to 6 years old.
Kool Kidz services support the inclusion of all children to participate in the programs that we offer. Services can access a range of supports to ensure that children’s needs can be met while attending a Kool Kidz.
This is processed through Centrelink – you can apply online or over the phone.
The Child Care Subsidy (CCS) works on a sliding scale system, meaning that the more income your household generates, the less help you will receive from the CCS. Conversely, the less income that your household generates, the more benefits you are entitled to from the CCS. Contact your Kool Kidz service manager/ operator to determine how much of your child’s fees will be covered by CCS.
Kool Kidz adopts a holistic approach to the learning and development of children, with a play-based approach to learning. You can read more about our childcare philosophy.
Kool Kidz Charlemont offers 3 & 4 year old Kindergarten with qualified Kindergarten teachers. As of 2023, funded Kindergarten of up to $2,000 per child will be provided by the Victorian Government for children enrolled in long daycare like Kool Kidz. For more information, read more here
Kool Kidz Charlemont provides above ratio staff to ensure each child receives the ultimate in care and early learning.
ACECQA (Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority) The National Quality Framework is Australia’s system for regulating early learning and school-age care, including legislation and national quality standards, sector profiles and data, and learning framework.
Cognitive development in early learning is best defined as how children think, explore and work things out. It is the development of knowledge, skills, problem solving and dispositions, which help children to think about and understand the world around them. Our team uses play to help the children learn new skills as this is a technique shown to work well with young children.
Many factors determine this. There is the general age used as the standard benchmark, but other factors, including the child’s emotional and intellectual development, should always be considered.
There are many ways to help develop communications skills. If you’re worried about your child’s development, a chat with your educator is a great start. We would also encourage any worried parent to consult with their chosen medical professions (GPO/Paediatrician etc.)
Reading and chatting with your child is a great way to foster learning of language and comprehension. Playing games focused on language use is also a fun way to grow these skills.
All Kool Kidz Childcare centres offer a child-safe environment. Our Charlemont service is no exception with state-of-the-art face recognition scanning facilities and our above staff ratio ensures the safety of your children while they are in our care.
We are an equal opportunity employer, meaning we encourage educators of all ages, gender and ethnicities to be part of our team. We use incursion days as a chance to educate our children about different cultures and continually foster an attitude of respect and kindness for all in our centres.
Our centre foster learning through play which means the children are kept active every day. We also have outdoor play ears in every centre, ensuring that our kids have a chance to run and play every day.
We encourage our kids to bond with their educators and their playmates, so they feel like our centre is an extension of their home every day.
Play-based learning offers children a fun way to discover their interests, abilities and limitations. It encourages imagination, investigation and exploration. It also provides them with a way to learn about social interactions and boundaries safely and in a fun way. By linking learning to play, we are helping foster a life long love of learning through positive associations.