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HEI Schools Emerald Early Learning Centre

About HEI Schools Emerald

HEI Schools Emerald Early Learning Centre is a high quality early learning centre that successfully combines the high standards of education and care from both Australian and Finnish curriculums.

HEI Schools Emerald accommodates for 60 children aged between 6 weeks and 5 years, providing a high quality curriculum and learning environments that cater to children's developmental needs.

HEI Schools Emerald is located in the heart of Emerald, well known for the Puffing Billy Railroad and the beautiful Emerald Lake.

To foster children's holistic growth, the educators create an environment based on current scientific research conducted by our founding partner, University of Helsinki, Finland.

At HEI Schools Emerald we believe that freedom of exploration and play are crucial to children's development. We promote children's curiosity, creativity and proactivity through daily routines and special events, which are unique to HEI Schools.

We look forward to meeting you and your family at HEI Schools Emerald!

Room categories

We divide children into rooms according to age to meet the individual child’s developmental needs:

nursery
toddler
pre-kindergarten
kindergarten

Find us

Address

267-271 Belgrave-Gembrook Road, Emerald VIC 3782 Australia

Tel: +61359685820

Email: emerald@heischools.com.au

Meet the Director

Clementina Perera

Centre Director

I am Clementina Perera, originally from Sri Lanka. I lived in New Zealand for almost 18 years. I completed my Bachelor of Teaching in NZ in 2009 and since then I was working as an ECT teacher, Head Teacher/Room Leader and a Centre Director.

I have two children Kyla 7 years and Cayle 5 years. My husband and I are always open to new opportunities which made us take the decision of moving to Melbourne. I am originally from Sri Lanka and I have many friends who live in Melbourne even though my parents and siblings live in New Zealand.

I am looking forward to exploring and grow my career as a leader with Hei Schools and looking forward to work with your beautiful children and families.

Our latest happenings @heischoolsemerald

The children in the 2-3 year old room have been exploring the concept of space through the utilisation of of star night lights, planet installation on their wall and informative videos about space. They made a little space ship and flew into space vi

The infants had a very fun experience today making their own afternoon tea! The children washed their hands before beginning to lay their ingredients down on their bases. Once cooked the children thoroughly enjoyed their afternoon tea, eating the piz

The children in the Infants room have been enjoying their ocean animal sensory tray this week, using measuring cups and their hands to explore the feelings and sounds made. Sensory exploration is an integral part of young children's development encou

The children in the 4-year-old kindergarten room collaboratively build increasingly complicated ramps during their day. The children work together to build the ramps, suggesting different ways to place the ramps and share observations on how the trac

Utilising natural resources collected on our local field-trips in our art. The children used hand-eye co-ordination to spread glue and then practiced their fine motor skills through placing the natural resources onto the paper.

The children in the 2-3 year old room have been exploring the world for our monthly theme, we chose our mix of colours that match the earth and began our sensory art experience.

Exploring local environments encourages children to connect with their community and develop their gross-motor skills through the rough terrain.

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What our Parents Say

“Thank you for showing kindness and love to Iris (and Heidi previously). Knowing the girls have a happy time here makes a big difference.”

-Alex Beale

“Since moving to HEI Angus has been so happy!
He loves coming here.
The staff and all so helpful and welcoming and make the transition so easy :) “

“It was such a joy to play with Harvey and Alfie. They were so proud to share and show their space. Thank you for creating a warm and friendly environment.”

-Meg Fox

“Thank you so much for taking care of Zoe and Alice :)
They love their time at Hei”

-Natalie

“Love having Madison back at HEI. The close-knit centre environment is amazing and loving all the photos and updates.”

-Jess

“Thank you so much to all the wonderful educators who have made Isla feel so welcome and for teaching her so much!

She has grown so much and loves her time at HEI!

THANK YOU!!”

-Jenna, Isla + family

“Thank you so much to our amazing educators. Arabella loves spending her days with you all.

Lots of love”

-Arabella + family

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