Childcare Centre for the Western Suburbs of Melbourne
At Altona Early Education Centre, we pride ourselves on offering a warm, homely environment where children feel happy, relaxed, and excited to learn.
Owned and operated by local Altona residents Grace and Tom Azzoapardi, our centre reflects a deep connection to the community. Grace, a registered psychologist and qualified kindergarten teacher, has years of experience supporting young children, including voluntary work at the Royal Children’s Hospital during her studies. Tom, when not working in road construction, dedicates his time to raising their four children and contributing hands-on at the centre.
We believe every child thrives with love, kindness, support, independence, and open communication. That’s why we foster strong partnerships with families through our open-door policy, encouraging active involvement. Recognizing that families are a child’s greatest influence, we work together to incorporate their values, diversity, and interests into our inclusive programs.
At Altona Early Education Centre, we are committed to creating a nurturing space where every child can reach their full potential.
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Whether you’re in Altona or one of the suburbs below, your children are welcome at Altona Early Education.
Williams Town North
Laverton
Laverton North
Williams Landing
Seabrook
Newport
South Kingsville
any everywhere in-between…
Why Choose Us?
Hear From Our Parents
“ Our kids have attended the centre since its opening and couldn’t be happier. We love the fact that it’s an independent family owned centre. You can tell that they really care about providing service excellence in all areas and most of all wanting to make it a happy experience for all. We also love all the extras they do to celebrate special occasions such as Christmas, Kinda Graduation etc. We certainly give the service a gold star.
- Louise
“ My baby currently goes to Altona early education. I could not feel more comfortable leaving her there each day!! A fantastic centre and fantastic educators.
- Tegan
“ We are thrilled that our little man has a spot with the team at AEEC. We’ve always felt that the team care about him as a human, his wellbeing, his early education, his routine and (most importantly) his happiness as much as we do, and this means everything to us. Tate loves his friends and carers at AEEC.
- Erin
“ I cannot recommend this centre more highly. Sarah and her team are caring, compassionate, flexible and make leaving for work that much easier. Due to its size it feels more intimate than others in turn making the care very individualised and keeping the children engaged.
- Kylie
“ We love Altona Early Education Centre, and so does our three-year-old son who has been attending for 18 months. The staff are amazing, and we feel so comfortable leaving our child in their care. It's a warm and nurturing environment for children to feel safe and thrive.
- Chelsea
“ Since their opening in July 2017, our son (7 months then) has been attending EEC. A five-star boutique childcare experience for first time mum and dad, and the best in the Inner West. Grace (owner) and ALL the STAFF are so amazing, affectionate, caring and very accommodating of our needs. The facilities are fantastic and modern which is only complemented by the healthy food they provide for my little boy. I cannot recommend this centre more highly. This place is like a 2nd home for my son and the best decision we made for his early childhood learning.
- Lisa
“ This day-care has made such a positive difference in my son’s life and by extension, our whole family’s wellbeing. From 6 months old to now 2.5 years, my son has grown into a caring, articulate, sociable, and well-behaved little boy. This is largely because of the meaningful interactions and relationships he has built with all of the carers and other children. I never take for granted how lucky we are to have this day-care in Altona and that we are a part of it. Thank you so much!
- Monica
“ This day-care couldn't be any more helpful, supportive and caring to our family and our son who is enrolled. I feel so lucky that we have a spot here. The leaders are amazing with the children, the food is always amazing and the amount that my son learns is astonishing! Thank you to everyone for such a great experience!!
- Reagan
“ We have been very happy with the care at AECC. It’s a very friendly and supportive place. The educators in my sons’ rooms have been amazing. The management team are approachable and very supportive. We are very happy to have the team at AECC as part of the village helping us raise our son.