Where children and educators thrive together.
Run by early childhood professionals who genuinely care — that hasn't changed since we started in Maiden Gully in 2008. Three regional communities later, the same people are still making the decisions, and they've all spent time in the rooms. Still as passionate as ever.
A family business with community heart.
Jenny's ELC is an Australian family-owned early learning provider, run by early childhood professionals at every level — from the classroom to leadership. We started in Maiden Gully in 2008 with one belief: that children in regional Victoria deserve the very best.
We're not a national chain or a corporate operator. Every decision we make is made by people who've been in the rooms — educators, directors, and leaders who understand what children, families, and educators truly need.
Our StoryThe Jenny's approach to early childhood.
Four things that shape how every day runs across all 14 centres — Bendigo, Ballarat and Geelong.
Stable, long-serving educator teams mean your child is known, loved, and supported by the same familiar faces — year after year.
Outdoor learning spaces, kitchen gardens, and nature play are woven into every day — because children thrive when they're connected to the natural world.
Children learn best when they're active, engaged, and following their own interests. Our educators build on what each child is drawn to — whether that's digging in the garden, building with blocks, or making up stories.
You are your child's first teacher. We work closely with families, sharing observations, celebrating milestones, and keeping you genuinely connected every step of the way.
Find your local centre.
Maiden Gully
Bendigo Hospital
Strathfieldsaye
Epsom
Learning that grows in the garden.
Our outdoor environments are thoughtfully designed to invite exploration, risk-taking, and discovery. Kitchen gardens, mud kitchens, sandpits, and natural loose parts give children the freedom to investigate the world on their own terms.
We believe connection to nature is not a luxury — it's essential to healthy development. Every centre is designed with outdoor learning at its heart.
Our Programs
Environments designed to be explored.
From calm, sensory-rich nursery rooms to productive vegetable gardens, every Jenny's space is designed, maintained and regularly checked to be safe, warm and full of possibility. Sustainability is woven in, not bolted on — children grow food, care for gardens, and learn early that looking after their world matters.
"Jenny's ELC has been an absolute blessing for our family. The educators genuinely know and love our daughter — she runs in every morning without looking back."— Sarah M. · Maiden Gully
"The environment is warm and genuinely welcoming. Our son has come out of his shell completely — he walks in every morning like he owns the place."— James & Priya K. · Strathfieldsaye
"What sets Jenny's apart is the genuine care. The team remembers the little things — our daughter's favourite book, her comfort toy. It truly feels like a second home."— Michelle T. · Ballarat Central
"The outdoor spaces are incredible — real gardens, mud kitchens, and room to explore. Our kids come home tired, happy, and full of stories."— Tom & Lucy B. · Grovedale
Real families. Real stories.
Don't take our word for it — hear directly from the families who've made Jenny's ELC part of their story.
When it matters to our community, it matters to us.
Every child deserves to feel safe, seen, and protected.
Child safety is not a policy. It's a promise we keep every single day. We comply with all 11 Victorian Child Safe Standards and hold ourselves to a standard that goes beyond what's required.
Read our full commitmentVetted Educators
Every team member holds a current Working With Children Check and completes mandatory child safety training before working with children.
Safe Environments
Our centres feature secure entry, supervised outdoor spaces, and regular safety audits — designed to minimise risk at every level.
Open with Families
We actively involve families in child safety. If you have a concern — no matter how small — we want to hear it, and we will act on it.
Come and see the Jenny's difference for yourself.
Book a free tour at your nearest centre. Meet our educators, explore the spaces, and ask all the questions you need.