Glen Waverley’s Most Caring Childcare. Run by the People Who Live Here

Hand-picked educators. Fresh home-cooked meals. 79 happy families and counting.

988–990 High Street Road
Glen Waverley

★★★★★
54 Google Reviews

Family-Owned
Operating Since 2015

Get Your Free Info Pack Call Us: 03 9802 1333

We Didn’t Hire Just Anyone. We Hand-Picked Every Single Educator.

Our educators are the heart of Bright ELC. Parents form real bonds with the people who care for their children every day, and our multilingual team supports Glen Waverley’s diverse community in Mandarin, Cantonese, Hindi, Bahasa, Arabic and Singhalese.

Jenny

Office Manager
Beamers Junior Room Leader

Amy

Starbucks Senior Room Leader

Stephanie

Educational Leader
Sunshine Room Leader

Sonal

Early Childhood Educator

“A huge thank you to Amy, Saneka, Steph, Sonal, Jenny, and Mei. Their dedication, patience, and genuine care was evident every single day.”

— Sudeep L., Bright ELC Parent

10

Years
Serving Glen Waverley

79

Families
Currently Enrolled

113

Graduates
Sent Off to School

54

Google Reviews
From Bright ELC Families

Mei Leong / Centre Director

Founded by a Mother. Run Like Family.

Mei left a corporate banking career in 2003 to pursue her passion in early childhood education. A qualified Kinder Teacher with more than 15 years’ experience in children’s services, she founded Bright ELC with Vincent to create something personal—not corporate.

“As Bright ELC’s Director, Mei ensures every child receives the same care she would expect for her own.”

Member of Kinderland International Education
Part of an early-education network operating 110+ centres across eight countries.

Everything Your Child Needs, All in One Place

5 Fresh Home-Cooked Meals Daily

Breakfast through late snack. All dietary needs catered for.

Enrichment Activities Included

Art & Craft, Music & Movement, Cooking and Junior Science.

Daily Updates via Storypark App

Photos, activities and meals sent directly to your phone.

Victoria-Funded Kindergarten

Qualified teachers for three- to four-year-olds.

Ages 6 Weeks to School Age

Full-time, part-time and occasional care available.

Multilingual Educators

Mandarin, Cantonese, Hindi, Bahasa, Arabic and Singhalese.

Fees include nappies. Government Child Care Subsidy (CCS) applies—most families pay significantly less than the full fee.

Don’t Just Take Our Word For It—Hear from Our Families

Michael & Laura

“We have observed significant improvement in our child’s ability to develop positive relationships and friendships with other kids.”

Watch Their Story

Daniel & Brett

“We’re grateful for the level of care that they’ve provided and they’ve done so with such love and compassion.”

Watch Their Story

Leanne, Mother of Oscar

“I was really nervous about how he would adapt to a new centre, but they did everything they could to make it an easy transition.”

Watch Her Story

More Kind Words from Bright ELC Families

very good experience! My daughter absolutely loved this place!
I was very nervous when my first baby had to start childcare when I returned to work, but from day one the Team at Bright have been incredibly attentive and caring. I know my daughter is so happy at drop off every morning, and it makes it easier to leave knowing she is so safe.I've seen such a leap in my daughter's skills and confidence since being at Bright, the educators are so supportive of her development.I've noticed all the team genuinely takes the time to understand each child’s personality and needs and it really shows in the way they interact with the children.I also love at pick up time when I can see she has been playing with paint or outside, it's reassuring to know the educators encourage the children with engaging and fun activities. I love being able to use the app to check on my daughter's progress during the day and the regular updates from staff bring a lot of peace of mind during my work day.I highly recommend Bright ELC as it not only meets any expectations you have as a parent, they exceed them. I am so happy to be part of the Bright community.
Our daughter has been going to Bright since she was very little and she absolutely loves it there. Staff members are very caring and lovely, our daughter remembers many of her educators by names. The environment, facilities, learnings, attention to kids and food everything is amazing. Highly recommended for parents who would love to have their little ones in safe, caring and loving hands.
We had a wonderful experience with Bright Early Learning Center. The staff are incredibly friendly, calm, and caring, which made Siya’s journey there truly smooth and enjoyable.Siya absolutely loved her time at the centre. She was always happy during pick-ups and would excitedly talk about her teachers and her day. It gave us great peace of mind knowing she was in such a nurturing and supportive environment.Thank you so much for taking care of Siya with so much love and attention. We are truly grateful and would highly recommend this centre to any parent looking for quality childcare.
My children are very well cared for by the educators at Bright. I really appreciate that all the educators seem to know the children by name. The centre feels warm, welcoming, and clean. My children settled in quickly after starting there. Bright is truly a wonderful centre with educators who genuinely care for the children.
Bright Early Learning Centre is truly an exceptional place for child development. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, but what really sets this center apart is the incredible team of educators.A huge thank you to Amy, Saneka, Steph, Sonal, Jenny, and Mei. Their dedication, patience, and genuine care for Harnur was evident every single day. They go above and beyond to create a nurturing and engaging environment where every child feels nurtured and supported. It is such a comfort knowing our little ones are in such capable and loving hands.Highly recommend this center to any parent looking for a high-quality, supportive early learning environment!
Both our children attended Bright ELC for the past 6 years. We are truly grateful for all the caring, dedicated educators/staff whom took great care of our kids. Our children loved their time here. I could always drop them off knowing they will be well looked after at Bright. We highly recommend this ELC!
Strongly recommended. We had excellent experience with Bright Early Learning Centre Glen Waverley including amazing teachers that support our child. Excellent arrangement including indoor and outdoor activities for kids, support for parents and kids. Special Thanks to Sineka, Amy, Jenny !
We had an excellent experience with Bright ELC, GW. When we started here, it was the first time for our little one to step out of the home into somebody else’s care, and the amazing staff quickly helped our kid settle down and get into a routine.The engagement, neighbourhood walks, play, learning, food - everything here is very enjoyable for kids. The educators keep parents actively informed about the progress of their children and are a pleasure to talk to.Our little one loved being here and we have had a very positive experience engaging with Bright. Big thanks to all the staff, you are rockstars !
Can't speak highly enough of Bright ELC. Staff at Bright have gone out of the way to support our child.They are always willing to help and support according to the childs needs. They are friendly, inclusive, communicate well with parents and maintain a clean environment for the kids. We feel blessed and safe sending our child to Bright ELC. Thanks to each and every staff at Bright ELC. Big thanks to Jenny, Steph, Pam and Nilu for all the support.
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Six weeks to school age. State-funded Kinder program for three- to four-year-olds, led by qualified teachers.

Fees vary by days attended. Government CCS subsidy applies. Request an info pack for a personalised fee estimate.

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All five meals with dietary needs catered for, nappies, enrichment activities and Storypark app access.

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