Established in 1997 on Trentwood Avenue in Balwyn North, Greythorn Early Childhood Centre and Kindergarten (GreythornECC) has been providing exceptional long day care services to the local community for more than 28 years. Originally founded as a 40-place Early Childhood Centre with funding from the City of Boroondara and the National Childcare Strategy, GreythornECC has undergone a remarkable journey of growth and expansion to our current 91-place service.
In January 2017, GreythornECC temporarily relocated to the site of the Balwyn Leisure Centre for 18 months to facilitate the North Balwyn Hub project. This transition paved the way for a significant milestone in September 2018, when the center returned to its original site with an enhanced capacity to cater for 76 Long Day Care places and 15 Occasional Care places, all eligible for the Child Care Subsidy.
The rebuilt Greythorn Early Childhood Centre now serves as a hub of community services, co-located with an occasional care service, a local library, the local Returned Service League (RSL), Access Health, and the Maternal Child Health Service. This strategic positioning has enabled the center to form close relationships with all services, providing comprehensive support to the families who attend the service.
At GreythornECC, we take immense pride in attracting and retaining the highest quality educators who are exemplary professionals driven by a passion for excellence. We have built a strong pool of regular casual educators who are dedicated to our center, ensuring consistent care when permanent educators are on leave. Our educators are always committed to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment where every child can thrive and reach their full potential.
The Council hired Michelle in December 1996, a month before GreythornECC opened its doors in January 1997. She has led the centre ever since, the one constant every family has known from their very first day at Greythorn.
Meet MichelleBefore 1997
Community roots
Greythorn began life as a standalone kindergarten, serving families in Balwyn North long before it became a childcare centre.
1997
GreythornECC is founded
Opens on Trentwood Avenue as a 40-place Early Childhood Centre, funded by the City of Boroondara and the National Childcare Strategy.
January 2017
On the move
Relocates temporarily to the Balwyn Leisure Centre for 18 months, making way for the North Balwyn Hub project.
September 2018
Home, rebuilt
Returns to Trentwood Avenue with 76 Long Day Care places and 15 Occasional Care places, all Child Care Subsidy eligible.
2024
Rated Exceeding
Assessed against the National Quality Standard and rated Exceeding, reflecting the strength of the centre's educational program, leadership and family partnerships.
Today
A community hub
Now a 91-place service co-located with a library, the RSL, Access Health and the Maternal Child Health Service, backed by an exceptional educator team and caring for the community since 1997.
2027
30 years of GreythornECC
Looking ahead to celebrating three decades of caring for children and families in the local community.
We offer a bright, clean and aesthetically pleasing environment to help children reach their full potential. Book a tour to view our premises.
Given the popularity of our centre, we encourage parents to join the waitlist early to ensure that children are able to secure a place at GECC.
