Community is at the heart of everything we do at Friendship Square. Our passionate educators instil a love of learning in each of our children to set them up for success in the years ahead.
Welcome to Friendship Square
Friendship Square ELC located in Cheltenham, provides education and care for children aged 4 months to 6 years old, with 40 places across four classrooms. We look forward to welcoming your family into ours!
Our programs, at all levels, aim to:
- Develop a sense of community
- Make connections to our natural environment
- Build meaningful relationships
- Encourage exploration & risk taking in a safe & supportive environment
- Incorporate literacy and numeracy skills into daily routines
- Improve school readiness
Our Classrooms
Why choose Friendship Square?
Our educators
Our experienced and qualified educators are dedicated to providing a safe environment, strong relationships, exciting learning opportunities, and staying up to date with the current early childhood research.
Not for profit
Being a not-for-profit cooperative, governed by a management team and group of parents, we can focus on what is best for children rather than profits.
Educational program
Our curriculum embeds a range of educational experiences and opportunities, incorporating The Arts, physical activity, literacy, numeracy, STEM, sustainability, culture, Indigenous perspectives, school readiness, and much more.
What our children are saying
Contact us
Book a tour
Explore our centre and book a tour today to meet our team and see firsthand how we create an enriching environment for your child’s learning and development.
Join our wait list
To join our online wait list, please register below. We also recommend that you make a time to tour the centre, and have any questions answered by our Director.
Join our team
We always welcome your interest in becoming a part of our education team, and have casual or permanent roles. Please email us below with your cover letter and resume.