Early years
Kindergarten & Childcare
Early-years support in kinder and childcare settings, alongside educators.
- (03) 8308 1946
- Speech · OT · Psychology · Assessments
- NDIS · Medicare · Private
Kindergarten & Childcare with Scribble
The early years are a wonderful time to build skills, and kinder or childcare is where little ones do a lot of their learning. We visit kindergartens and childcare services to offer speech pathology, occupational therapy and psychology support through play, as part of your child’s normal day.
Our therapists work alongside educators, so strategies become part of everyday routines like group time, meals and outdoor play. That way, support continues long after we leave. We also keep families closely involved, sharing ideas you can use at home. Getting help early can make a real difference as your child grows towards school.
Who it suits: Little ones in kinder or childcare who’d benefit from early support, and services wanting to build their team’s capacity. Early support can make a real difference.
Why this option works well
Learning through play
Sessions fit naturally into your child’s day, using play and activities they already enjoy.
Educators on board
We coach educators, so helpful strategies are used every day, not just during visits.
Early support
Starting early can help build strong foundations for talking, moving, playing and school readiness.
Easier for families
Your child is seen where they already are, which means fewer extra trips for you.
How it works
- 1
We link in with your kinder or childcare service
- 2
Therapists support your child during their normal day, through play
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We coach educators and families so support continues between visits
Every service, this way
Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Psychology and Assessments are all available.
- Speech PathologyTalking, understanding, social communication, stuttering and early literacy.Learn more
- Occupational TherapyEveryday skills: fine motor, sensory processing, self-care and regulation.Learn more
- PsychologyEmotional wellbeing, behaviour, confidence and thinking skills.Learn more
- AssessmentsAutism, ADHD, cognitive and developmental assessments.Learn more
Before your first session
- Check with your kinder or childcare service that visits are okay
- Share the name and contact of your child’s room leader or educator
- Sign any consent forms your service or our team needs
- Tell us what you’ve noticed and what you’d like help with
- Pass on any reports from your maternal and child health nurse or other professionals
Areas we support
Tap through for plain-language information and how the whole team can help.
Autism
We support autistic children and their families with warm, strengths-based, play-led therapy, working with your child, not trying to change who they are.
Learn moreADHD
We help children with attention, activity and impulse differences thrive at home and school, building on their energy, creativity and strengths.
Learn moreSpeech & language delay
If your child is a late talker or hard to understand, our speech pathologists can help, with playful, practical support you can carry into everyday life.
Learn moreSensory processing
When the world feels too loud, bright or busy, or not busy enough, our occupational therapists can help your child feel calmer and more in control.
Learn more
Prefer a clinic, or another option?
Four Melbourne clinics
Every service is also available at our clinics in Melbourne’s west and north. Bright, welcoming spaces designed for play.
Fees & funding
There are a few ways to fund therapy. We’ll help you work out what applies to your family.
NDIS
We welcome self-managed and plan-managed participants.
Medicare
Partial rebates with a GP Chronic Disease Management plan, or a Mental Health Treatment Plan for psychology.
Private & health funds
Pay privately. Your health fund may reimburse part of the fee, depending on your extras cover.
40+ friendly faces, ready to help
Ready to get started?
Send a referral online, or call us with any questions.