Watercolour tree emblem Cindy Martin Mount Eliza Family Daycare

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A little home for little explorers.

Small groups of four, gardens made for climbing and wondering, and twenty years of loving care. Mount Eliza Family Daycare is where children aged one to four come to play, discover and grow, with a little French sparkle along the way.

Enquire about a place Meet Cindy
The big old tree on the front lawn, with the daycare house behind it
20 years caring
for little ones
Groups of 4
Real one-to-one attention
Ages 1 to 4
Toddlers & pre-schoolers
Certificate III
Early childhood qualified
First aid & anaphylaxis
Fully trained & certified

Why families choose us

Care that feels like home, with room to wonder

Your child is never one of a crowd here. In a calm, loving home they are known, encouraged and celebrated every single day.

Small groups of four

With only four children, Cindy knows each one's moods, favourites and milestones. Every child is seen, heard and cuddled when they need it.

Ages one to four

A gentle, happy mix of toddlers and pre-schoolers who learn from each other, from first steps and first words to getting ready for kinder.

Full of discovery

Every week is packed with activities, crafts, excursions and little discoveries, so no two days feel the same and curiosity never runs out.

Un peu de français

Cindy is French Australian, and from time to time she shares French songs and first words, a lovely little gift of a second language.

A week with Cindy

Every week is an adventure

Days at Mount Eliza Family Daycare are never idle. There is always something to make, find, sing or celebrate.

A bold, colourful child's painting of a face

Crafts & creativity

Painting, making and messy-hands creating, every little masterpiece proudly made.

A framed panda painting on bright green

Little masterpieces

Animals, colours and imagination come alive on paper, ready to hang on the fridge.

Children gathered around a round table for a birthday celebration with cupcakes

Celebrating together

Birthdays, festivals and happy little gatherings around the table with cupcakes and candles.

Children gathered in the reading corner with books and a chalkboard easel

Stories & discovery

A cosy reading corner, storytime and big questions, with books in both English and French.

Un peu de français

Cindy is French Australian, so French songs, rhymes and first words find their way into the week from time to time. Children soak it up without even noticing.

The bright playroom with a fairy-lit teepee, wooden tables and chairs on woven rugs, and cubbies for every child

Inside the house

A calm, natural space made for small hands

A warm, uncluttered room of natural timber, woven baskets and green plants, with a place for everything and everyone.

A cosy fairy-lit teepee for stories and quiet time
A play kitchen and little tables for pretend play and creating
Natural wooden tables and chairs on soft woven rugs
A cubby and hooks for every child's things

What's on · Term 4, 2026

A term full of celebrations, learning and memories

Special days that help children build knowledge, confidence and a sense of belonging.

5 – 9 OCTOBER

World Animal Day

Theme: animals

Animal stories, songs and music, creative crafts, and learning about different animals and the sounds they make.

18 – 22 OCTOBER

Favourite character & letter week

Theme: letters, sounds & characters

Children dress up as a character or animal linked to a letter, practising letter sounds, beginning sounds and new words along the way.

26 – 31 OCTOBER

Halloween celebrations

Theme: spooky fun

Spooky stories and songs, pumpkin crafts, sensory play and games, with costumes welcome each day.

15 – 20 NOVEMBER

Recycling Week

Theme: sustainability

Recycling and reusing materials, sorting recyclables, sustainable crafts, and learning how we can care for our environment.

23 – 30 NOVEMBER

Christmas party celebration

Theme: festive fun

Festive activities, music and dancing, Christmas crafts and special treats to celebrate the end of the year together.

EVERY THURSDAY

Playgroup at Mount Eliza Church

9:30 – 11:00am

A welcoming space for children and families to play, connect and make new friends.

Term 4 excursions & adventures

Experiences that give children the chance to explore, play, learn and connect with their community.

Playground visits Playgroup experiences Sages Farm excursion Outdoor adventures We Rock the Spectrum Inflatable World Bounce

The gardens

Two big gardens to run, climb and dream in

Out the front, a sunny lawn beneath a magnificent old tree. Out the back, shady spots, swings and climbing frames. Fresh air, sunshine and plenty of space to move are part of every day.

The large front lawn in golden afternoon light beside the old tree The front garden
Monkey bars and a climbing dome in the back garden Climbing & play
Children enjoying a picnic lunch on a rug in the garden Picnics outdoors
Front & back gardens Monkey bars & climbing dome Swing & outdoor equipment Picnics in the shade
Tree emblem of Mount Eliza Family Daycare

About Cindy

Kind, experienced, and genuinely in love with little ones

Cindy has been caring for little ones for 20 years. She is warm, patient and kind, and it shows in the way children light up when they see her.

A French Australian and a mum of two girls herself, Cindy brings real family warmth, a sprinkle of French song and plenty of laughter to every day.

You can rest easy knowing your child is safe, happy and in the very best hands.

Certificate III in Early Childhood
Current first aid training and certification
Anaphylaxis training and certification
20 years caring for little ones

Quality & approvals

Approved, trusted and rated Meeting

Choosing care for your child is a big decision. Mount Eliza Family Daycare is a government-approved service, run under Holistic Approach FDC and rated Meeting the National Quality Standard.

Approved by the Australian Government

An approved family day care service, giving families real confidence in the care their child receives.

Run under Holistic Approach FDC

Cindy's family daycare operates as part of the Holistic Approach FDC family day care service.

Child Care Subsidy (CCS) available

Eligible families can claim the Child Care Subsidy to help with the cost of care.

Rated Meeting National Quality Standard logo

NQS rating: Meeting

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Come and meet us

Places in a group of four are limited. Get in touch with Cindy to ask about availability and to arrange a visit to the house and gardens.

Send an enquiry Call 0481 111 585

Get in touch

Address
78 Walkers Road
Mount Eliza VIC
Phone
0481 111 585
Email
cindy.frenchy@gmail.com
Get directions

Opening hours

Monday – Wednesday8:00am – 5:00pm
Thursday8:00am – 4:30pm
Friday – SundayClosed

Children bring their own lunchbox each day, and Cindy takes care of everything else.