About Pinnacle ELC Glen Huntly
Pinnacle is family owned and our approach to your child’s education is a philosophy of guidance and development in growth.
We offer children an engaging and inspiring place to learn, play, share, and to feel the freedom of enjoying new experiences each day.
We’re passionate about maximising a child’s innate desire to explore and learn and to embrace development of their own personalities and capabilities, so they can enjoy new experiences and reach new milestones each and every day.
Beacon Street Children’s Centre and Pinnacle Glen Huntly are both full of inviting spaces for learning and play. Whether it’s indoors or out, Pinnacle staff are caring and dedicated in the way they teach the children and quickly form strong relationships with the children and their parents.
Day-in, day-out, we’re proud of our new partnerships with hundreds of families in supporting their childrens’ education and it’s a privilege to be part of their exciting learning journey.
Our Facilities
Newly Renovated Rooms
- Generous Indoor and Outdoor Environments
- 3yo & 4yo Kindergarten Program
- Funded Kindergarten Program
- Heating/Air Conditioning
- Close to Public Transport
Our Inclusions
All Meals Provided Including Snacks
Music Program
- Dance Incursion
- Sport and Fitness Program
- Regular Excursions
- All Nappies and Wipes Included
112A Booran Road, Glen Huntly, VIC 3163
Testimonials
As full-time working parents with no support network, we were quite anxious about moving back to Australia, and balancing work, an infant, and a toddler. Jill - the centre director - was there every step of the way to support not only our children, but us too. Two years later, and we still touch base with Jill multiple times a week whether it be general chit-chat or if one of our children is having big feelings.
Jill and the educators at Pinnacle ELC have been so patient and understanding with our eldest who has had periods of melting down due to big changes in our lives e.g. moving houses, change in routine, starting prep etc. In these situations, Jill or an educator that my son trusts, will take him to a quiet area, sit with him, and let him have his feelings out, before a cuddle and a chat. This has been really helpful for my son as he is better able to identify his emotions, know when he feels overwhelmed or on a verge of a meltdown, and knows to let a trusted adult know that he needs some quiet time away from the other children. I am grateful that Pinnacle ELC has the resources and means to be able to handle these situations as I would imagine it would be quite difficult at the other centres that I have toured with a higher children-to-educator ratio.
Although we have moved houses and live three suburbs away, we still continue to send our children to Pinnacle ELC as the care and support we receive is unmatched. We love the smaller environment as it allows all the children to collaborate and be heard during discussion activities, and the educators are able to spend more time with the children/get to know them and tailor activities to their interests. Both my children love all the arts and crafts activities, the Mini Maestros music time, participating in the sport activities and playing in the outdoor area in general. In terms of academics, both children have developed extensively in their numbers and alphabets through song/play as well as through the kindergarten program. We love that Pinnacle ELC has a kindergarten program as we trialled an external kindergarten for a term with our eldest but found that it was difficult for him to transition, but also for us to shuttle him from kindergarten to Pinnacle ELC in the middle of the work day. We also found that the kindergarten program at Pinnacle ELC was more structured than the external kindergarten which is what we prefer. The kindergarten teacher (Harshani) is such a positive force and both our children love her. On mornings where our children find it difficult saying their goodbyes, Harshani has been fantastic at taking them and comforting them.
We highly recommend Pinnacle ELC to any parent or caregiver who is considering sending their child here. We have the utmost trust in Jill and the team and we have peace of mind knowing that our children are in good hands.
After the first-week orientation, both my sons and I have already built up a close relationship with the team. My sons make so many new friends there and even with the educators! They really enjoyed to go to Pinnacle so much! And I love the outdoor space, as it allows children to play the tricycle, run around and play with the sand. Although the facilities is new, the team is experienced, warm, friendly and caring especially the centre director!
There are even music and sports classes every week for children to train up their gross motor and social skills!
Highly recommend Pinnacle to all the families who live around Glen Huntly area!
We sent our youngest here from the time we (the parents) had to go back to work (6 months old). Despite being the youngest there, they made sure to find a way to include our child in all activities for the kids in that room. They are very quick to adapt their routines as new skills are being learnt (sitting, signing, crawling, talking etc.) and were happy to give as much detail as we wanted on the day's activities and progress at the end of each day. Additionally, they were happy to cater to both our wants / needs as parents such as us using reusable nappies, baby led weaning, etc. which are not the standard in most centres.
The staff here are all extremely friendly and caring and made us feel comfortable in leaving our child in their loving and capable care right from the very start. Additionally, whilst no childcare is cheap their prices are very reasonable with good opening hours and availability. Another personal highlight for us is the fact that the staff come from a broad range of backgrounds which gave both additional perspective on models of care, but also gives the children a diverse view of people in society.
Jillian, the centre manager is highly knowledgeable, responsive and intelligent which allows her to quickly address any concerns or situations which may arise.
In summary, I can't recommend this place more highly for a childcare centre.
The best childcare centre. Highly recommend.