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We are centrally located in the heart of Shepparton offering Long Day Care, Three-Year-Old Kindergarten, Four-Year-Old Kindergarten and a Maternal and Child Health Centre.
We engage in our local community, through planned excursions. Our location ensures our outings are supporting our children’s knowledge and understanding of their world. Our two six-seater prams ensures this is possible for our younger children to take part in the rich education and learning experiences.
Our educators are highly skilled, qualified and passionate in providing an inclusive and welcoming environment. All educators hold a minimum of Certificate 3 in early childhood education with more than 50 % already holding their Diploma or above. Our 3 and 4 year old kinder programs are run by highly qualified ECT’s who hold their Bachelor of Early Childhood. The kitchen is managed by our dedicated qualified cook who provides 4 healthy meals a day.
We have 4 working groups of educators who are dedicated towards Sustainability, Auslan, Reconciliation and the wellbeing of children and educators. They ensure we are providing rich and valued education towards these areas.
Each child’s learning and developmental journey is documented and families are engaged and involved throughout this process. We offer flexible routines, with indoor/outdoor experiences where children’s interests are at the forefront of our educational programs.
All of our educators hold qualifications ranging from Certificate 3 in Early Childhood Education, Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Bachelor of Early Childhood.
Session times
| Long Day Care: | 7.30am – 5.30pm |
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| 4 year old Kinder: | Mon & Tue: 8.30 am – 4pm Wed, Thu & Fri: 9am – 2pm |
| 3 Year Old Kinder: | Mon, Tue & Wed: 9am – 2pm Thu & Fri: 8.30am – 4pm |
| Early Start Kinder: | Mon, Tue & Wed: 9am – 2pm |
Information and Forms
This service has been rated as "Meeting" the National Quality Standards of the Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority.
Our closed Facebook Group enables families to connect and engage with each other as well as with what is happening at our Centre. We also share centre highlights, special events, reminders for celebrations, excursions and fundraising events. Once families are enrolled access to the closed page can be requested.
Contact Us
Service Leader – Beth
104-106 Maude Street, Shepparton
Phone: 03 5821 3880
Best contact hours: Mon to Fri, 8.30am to 5.30pm
Email: arthur.dickmann@shepparton.vic.gov.au
Commitment Statement
At Arthur Dickmann Children’s Centre , we support and respect all children, staff, families, and our wider community. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment where every child’s voice is valued and heard.
We recognise that families are children’s first and most influential teachers. We build strong, respectful partnerships with families to support each child’s learning, identity, and wellbeing. Together, we create a community where every child feels valued, supported, and connected.
We prioritise the safety, participation, and empowerment of every child, and are committed to upholding and supporting the Child Safe Standards within our service.
Our pedagogical approach is grounded in play‑based learning experiences that nurture children’s understanding of themselves, their community, and the natural world.
We encourage children to develop respect for the environment and sustainable practices. Through these experiences, we support children in developing a sense of balance, connection, and natural harmony with the world around them.
Cultural learning is reflected in our programs, celebrating and honouring the rich cultural diversity within our centre. Our practices reflect our values of community, reconciliation, sustainability, and communication, with our reconciliation journey ongoing and reflected in our daily practices, learning environments, and relationships. We use a range of communication strategies to support connection, inclusion, and understanding across the service.
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