Who we are
Early Childhood Management Services (ECMS) is a not-for-profit organisation that fosters lifelong learning, dedicated to achieving high-quality early learning outcomes for children across our kindergarten and childcare centres, with child safety and wellbeing at the centre of everything we do.
Every decision we make supports Victorian children, families and educators, reinvesting resources into safe, inclusive, high-quality programs that strengthen learning, wellbeing and belonging for all.
Our pedagogy
At ECMS, our pedagogical positions bring into focus our philosophical commitments, which privilege the importance of developmental perspectives and place-based pedagogy. Our pedagogical position of evidence-based is purposeful in reminding us that current and contemporary evidence is available to explicitly guide us in what matters most for children to have a strong learning trajectory.
Cultivating a learning culture
In pursuing our purpose of lifelong learning, we use a relationship-centred coaching approach, focusing on the importance of connection, self-care, curiosity, and goal-centred growth. We are committed to creating an experience where learners, both children and educators feel seen, heard and valued.
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ECMS acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants of the nation and the traditional custodians of the lands on which we live, learn, work and play. Aboriginal people have a long tradition of teaching and learning through sharing their connections with country, community, language and culture. We recognise their continuing connection to the country, and we pay respects to elders past and present.