Learn and grow at YMCA Riverbanks Early Learning and Care

At YMCA Riverbanks ELC in Angle Vale we offer high quality services for children and families that require child care during the working day. We provide a place where children can grow and learn and encourage them to ask questions to guide their own learning journey in their early years of life.

Riverbanks College B-12 ELC has achieved an overall rating of Meeting in the National Quality Standards.

We’re for healthy, nutritious meals

We provide healthy and nutritious homecooked meals with food sourced from markets and other local food co-ops if available within the area.

We’re for community

We collaborate with local schools and community groups to provide children learning opportunities and connections with the community they are a part of.

We’re for children

We are committed to ensuring that all children and young people can feel safe and be safe at the Y, in their families and in their communities.

We’re for staying connected

Stay connected using our app to see your child’s activities during the day including updates and photos.

“This is the best centre with the most amazing staff. My two daughters love childcare days, my eldest is sad to be starting school. Highly recommended Riverbanks ELC.”
- C Purdie

Our Philosophy

Mission:

At YMCA Riverbanks Early Learning and Care, we strive to make a positive impact on the lives of our children, families and communities through continuous development and awareness of our community values.

Vision:

At YMCA Riverbanks Early Learning and Care, we are passionate about what we do and will strive for excellence when supporting the children in becoming successful global citizens. We will build a culture of respect for education and care where all people will be welcome and supported within our environment.

I - Inclusive environment where children, families, educators and community are valued for their unique and diverse contributions to our service. Our site will support the development of all children and families and consider that children learn in many ways, and in their own time.

M - Multiple perspectives facilitate the ongoing development of our learning program, so that all potential learning opportunities are considered and able to offer children experiences centered around their interests and learning.

P - Professional experience and development, that holistically support all aspects of our centre and community. This will directly and indirectly support the learning and development of children as well as the growth of our site.

A - Authentic and meaningful learning that evolves out of trusting relationships with intention to directly relate each child’s individual growth, identity and global citizenship.

C - Community minded, we are inspired by the talent and potential within our locality and hope to reciprocate in kind to the benefit of our centre and children.

T - Trusting relationships that draw from current and relevant research and theory with purpose of fostering authentic and meaningful attachments.

Fees

$146.80 per day prior to CCS if eligible. We provide a 20% holiday discount up to four weeks per year.

Register your interest!

To register your interest in a place at our centre please submit the form below. Once submitted you will have the opportunity to book a tour.
We look forward to meeting you!

Contact us

YMCA Riverbanks ELC
1 Harvest Boulevard, Angle Vale, SA 5117
0484 633 089
Riverbanks.elc@ymcasa.org.au

Opening hours
Monday - Friday 6:30am – 6:30pm

Children's Services support team
Available Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm
08 8200 2556