Richmond Creche and Kindergarten (RCK) is a community-based Long Day Care Service located in Richmond, Victoria. Established in 1891, RCK has been providing quality early childhood care and education for over 130 years. With a capacity for 70 children, RCK offers full-time and part-time care for children aged between three months and five years, including a kindergarten program led by qualified teachers for 3 and 4-year-old children.
RCK is committed to creating a nurturing environment where children can thrive and develop critical thinking skills. The center focuses on holistic and developmentally appropriate programming, allowing children to be at the center of their own learning experience. Emphasizing the importance of sustainability, RCK teaches environmental awareness and aims to instill a sense of wonder and delight in every child’s life.
With a strong community spirit and a history rooted in supporting working mothers and providing care for children in need, RCK continues to uphold its values of inclusivity and respect for individual needs. The center values safe and supportive relationships, celebrates diversity, and prioritizes the professional development of its educators to ensure the best possible care and education for all children in its care.