Welcome to Thinking Kids Children's Centre

ECMS collaborated with CSL to open Thinking Kids Children's Centre on the CSL site in Parkville on September 19, 2011. CSL made a significant investment in developing the centre, primarily to support their talented staff to return to work after having children, but also to provide a fantastic resource for the local community.

At Thinking Kids Children’s Centre, we understand just how important the first five years are in a young child’s life. We aim to nurture young minds with a variety of play-based experiences that stimulate children’s unique brains and personalities.

The state-of-the-art Thinking Kids Children's Centre provides:

• Long day care (childcare) – 116 places for children 0-5 years
• 3 and 4 year old kindergarten programs
• A developmentally based program to foster a positive relationship with self, others and the environment
• An indoor and outdoor program with a variety of resources which promote choice, creativity and exploration
• High quality care and education by professional and highly trained staff.
• Home cooked nutritious meals and snacks prepared on site

The centre is Open Monday to Friday 7.30am – 6.30pm. Fees are $100 per day.

Download the waiting list form here.

For more information and enrolments contact Michelle Belli, Centre Coordinator Thinking Kids Children’s Centre on 9388 0777, or thinkingkids@ecms.org.au

The ECMS philosophy reflects the following principles:

• Children learn by doing


• The process of creativity is more important than the end product


• Each child’s unique creativity should be encouraged


• Understanding the unique needs of each child and family


• Ensuring that environments are set up based on individual and group interests


• Fostering respect for others and the environment around us