Spence Children’s Cottage is a home-like 25 place early childhood centre with a proud history dating back to 1974 when it was established with the help of the Women’s Electoral Lobby. The center provides education and care for children aged six weeks to five years, offering flexible learning environments and mixed-age practices inspired by leading international early childhood education research and innovation. With a strong child-led focus, children at Spence Cottage actively participate in creating their learning journey based on their strengths and interests.
The professional educators at Spence Children’s Cottage are dedicated to forming strong and meaningful bonds with each child and family, with many educators having extensive experience in the sector and a multicultural background. The service’s philosophy revolves around providing respectful, empathetic, and high-quality care for children, fostering an environment that allows children to engage in active play and learning. The center’s outdoor play space, adorned with a beautiful flowering tree, offers a sustainable and engaging environment for children to explore and learn.
Spence Children’s Cottage is deeply rooted in the community, with a focus on including the community in its practices. The center’s programs aim to support all aspects of children’s development through play-based learning, focusing on their interests and needs. By offering early Childhood Education and Care, Family Day Care, School Age Care, and School Holiday Programs, Spence Children’s Cottage ensures high-quality, evidence-based programs that promote children’s holistic development and support families and educators in the Canberra region.