Acacia Children's Centre (Acacia) is a longstanding not-for-profit community-based organisation providing quality Long Day Care and Kindergarten services.
Governed by a dedicated Parent Committee of Management, Acacia has deep roots in the communities of Fitzroy, Richmond and St Albans, with our centres collectively providing more than a century of community service.
At Acacia, we are proud to foster an inclusive, welcoming and culturally rich environment where every child, family, staff member and volunteer feels valued, respected and embraced as part of our community.
We are committed to supporting children to learn, grow and thrive whilebuilding strong partnerships with families and our local communities.
"Thank you for considering Acacia Children's Centre. We look forward to welcoming you and your family to our community”.
Acacia has zero tolerance for child abuse. Protecting children and young people from abuse is everyone’s responsibility.
The paramountcy principle ensures that children can develop and grow in a safe and supportive environment.
Acacia is committed to providing a child-safe environment, where the paramount consideration is achieved when:
• All decisions and actions consistently prioritise children’s safety, rights, and best interests above all other considerations. • All children are empowered to have a voice and to be heard about decisions that affect their lives. • Cultural and inclusive awareness is promoted. • The dignity of the child is always upheld through all interactions with children.
Our Facilities
Our facilities are thoughtfully designed to cultivate a nurturing and engaging environment for children's growth and development. Our spacious, naturally lit indoor spaces are complemented by expansive outdoor play areas, providing direct access to nature. Each children's room is equipped with everything necessary to support high-quality learning and development outcomes. Our outdoor environment features vegetable gardens, sandpits, rock and mud pits, and designated play areas tailored to children's age and developmental stages, ensuring safe and harmonious play experiences.
Spacious, naturally lit indoor spaces
Expansive outdoor play areas with direct nature access
Equipped rooms for high-quality learning
Vegetable gardens, sandpits, rock and mud pits
Honouring Our Community and Environment
At Acacia, we're more than just a childcare centre; we're a cornerstone of community and environmental stewardship. As a not-for-profit organisation, our essence is rooted in the celebration of diversity and the nurturing of young minds.
Atherton Reserve next to Acacia Fitzroy Creche, the heart of Fitzroy.
Play-Centred Learning
At Acacia, we adopt a child-centred approach that sees children as inventive learners, emphasising the importance of play in learning.
We enable children to build their own worldviews through active, meaningful participation and social interaction.
Our child-led curriculum promotes exploration of interests and skill development in a natural, playful setting.
We support their existing knowledge, fostering a collaborative learning environment with children, families, and educators.
Acacia is more than childcare—it's a community hub nurturing young minds with a strong respect for diversity and the environment.
We are committed to respecting our world and nurturing a better future for everyone.
Our Educators
Join us in celebrating diversity and nurturing every child’s potential.
Our diverse community of Early Childhood educators come from all over the world, enriching our environment with a tapestry of cultures, perspectives, and experiences. They are the heart of our mission, embodying our values and driving our success. With a profound commitment to every child's well-being and development, our educators create inclusive, nurturing learning environments. Regular professional development, mentoring, and first aid training ensure they remain at the forefront of their field. As a vital link to local primary schools, our Early Childhood Teachers actively engage in kinder networking meetings, facilitating seamless transitions.
Educators from diverse cultural backgrounds
Inclusive and nurturing learning environments
Regular professional development and first aid training
Acacia Children’s Centre acknowledges the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples of this nation.
We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands, the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation, on whose lands our centres are located.
We pay our respects to ancestors and Elders, past, present, and emerging.
Acacia Children’s Centre is committed to honouring Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ unique cultural and spiritual relationships to the land, waters, and seas, as well as their rich contribution to society.
