Fine Motor Skills
Refine hand coordination and finger strength through purposeful activities that prepare children for writing, independence, and school readiness.
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Shichida Early Learning Centre Chadstone, VIC
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Opening Hours
Monday to Friday: 8:30am to 5:30pm
Saturday: 8:30am to 1:00pm Saturdays are fully booked
Term Break Hours
Monday to Friday: 8:30am to 5:00pm
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What is the Shichida Method?
The Shichida Method is a research-tested whole-brain training program for children aged 6 months to 9 years old, leveraging the “Golden Period” of development. It uses fun, fast-paced, multisensory activities to nurture both IQ and EQ, building memory, literacy, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning.
Class Breakdown by Age
Inside a Typical Shichida Lesson
Skills Your Child Will Build in Every Class
Your child will develop a variety of essential skills – explore 15 ways Shichida supports your child’s success!
Image Training
Develop visualisation skills through guided imagery that strengthens creativity, focus, and confident self-expression.
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Problem Solving
Grow logical thinking and creativity through engaging challenges that strengthen resilience, independence, and confident decision-making.
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Field of Vision
Develop eye coordination, tracking and focus through specialised activities that support concentration, memory, and confident learning.
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Develop A Love Of Learning
Inspire natural curiosity through joyful, pressure-free learning that builds confidence, resilience, and a lifelong desire to grow.
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Enhance Parent-Child Bond
Build a deep, lasting connection through guided play and purposeful activities that strengthen trust, confidence, and emotional security.
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Literacy for Kids
Encourage early literacy through purposeful phonics and language play that builds fluency, understanding, and expressive confidence.
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Numeracy Skills
Expand number sense through guided number play that sharpens accuracy, reasoning, and problem-solving ability.
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Flashcards
Train the brain through high-speed visual learning that boosts memory, expands vocabulary, and strengthens rapid thinking.
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Memory Training
Advance strong working memory through engaging exercises that improve recall, processing speed, and long-term retention.
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Critical Thinking
Elevate reasoning skills through fun, thought-provoking activities that develop flexibility, insight, and confident problem analysis.
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Intuition Training
Nurture instinctive thinking through guided games that build confidence, decision-making skills, and trust in natural ability.
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Speed Reading
Build fast, confident readers through proven techniques that improve comprehension, focus, and the ability to absorb information with ease.
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Improving Concentration
Support focus and attention through engaging activities that support faster comprehension, stronger memory, and confident learning.
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Raising EQ and IQ
Strengthen emotional intelligence and thinking skills together, building confident, resilient children ready to thrive in any situation.
Read moreWelcome to Shichida Early Learning Centre Chadstone
Shichida Chadstone Centre Manager
Anna
At our early learning centre Chadstone, Centre Manager Anna works closely with children, parents, and the Shichida team to create a warm, welcoming space where every family feels supported. Together, we help children build confidence, celebrate their individuality, and develop a lifelong love of learning.
- From the Lower-level Car Park E, near the Baby Bunting’s shop, take the travelator to the ground level or take the lift next to MEEQ shop to come up.
- Find the walkway between Bread top and Laurent.
- You will see the main lift to come to the Shichida Early learning Centre on level 3.
- Please watch this video to find out more options.
Parking is available anywhere within Chadstone Shopping Centre.
Parking at Chadstone is generally free, though there are some 2-hour paid parking bays in certain areas – please read the parking signs.
Shichida Chadstone Information
A one-off Life Membership fee of $100, per student.
The program fee is $700 per 10-week term.
Shichida offers:
- Baby Classes: 6 months – 1 year
- Toddler Classes: 1 – 3 years
- Kinder Classes: 3 – 5 years
Children enrolled before age 5 can continue to Pre-Primary Classes (5 – 7 years) and then the Primary Program (7 – 9 years).
With a maximum of six children (and one guardian per child), our small class size ensures individual attention, allowing parents to be directly involved, create memorable bonding moments, and track their child’s progress each week – all with the guidance of a trained Shichida teacher.
Learning Materials: Each class includes access to Shichida-exclusive items, such as flashcards, worksheets, and sensory tools.
Parenting Tips: We provide helpful tips, and guidance materials for parents, making it easy to continue skill-building at home.
Progress Check-ins: Our teachers offer regular, informal check-ins, giving parents valuable insights into their child’s development.
Information Sessions: Shichida hosts regular webinars that focus on early childhood education, parenting, and Shichida-specific practices.
Take-Home Activities: Simple, engaging activities are provided for parents and children to complete at home, promoting continuous learning and fun between classes.
Our classes run Monday to Saturday, with carefully selected schedules for each age group. We place children in small, focused age groups with a maximum 3-month age difference, ensuring every child benefits from activities designed specifically for their developmental stage. Contact us to find the perfect time for your child’s age group!
Shichida Kids Success Stories
See what parents say and how Shichida kids are applying the skills they’ve learned in class to achieve amazing things in the real world.
Shichida Success Story: Adrian’s Memory, Music Skills and Confidence
Adrian began Shichida at 6 months old. Today, his strong memory, ability to learn quickly and confidence across Chinese, music and school clearly set him apart.
Shichida Student’s Selective School Admissions & Academic Scholarships
Celebrating the achievements of Shichida students who have received admission into selective schools or been awarded academic scholarships.
International Champion in Mathematics and Earth Science – Joel Tan’s Shichida Journey
From Shichida graduate to international champion, Joel Tan represents Australia in robotics, mathematics and earth science with global level achievements.
FAQ: Shichida Early Learning Centre Chadstone
Childcare in Chadstone usually provides care, supervision, play and early learning across longer hours while parents are at work or study. Shichida Chadstone is different. We are not a childcare centre. We offer weekly parent-child enrichment classes for children from 6 months old, with activities that support memory, concentration, early literacy, numeracy, problem-solving and confidence.
No. Shichida Chadstone is not a government-funded kinder or kindergarten. Our classes are designed to support children during the baby, toddler and preschool years through structured early learning activities. Many families attend Shichida alongside childcare, kinder or home learning.
Yes. Many children attend Shichida while also going to childcare, kinder or kindergarten. Shichida is a weekly enrichment program, so it can complement your child’s regular care or early education by giving them extra practice with focus, memory, thinking skills, early maths, literacy and confidence.
Yes. Shichida classes start from 6 months old, so many families join before their child begins kinder or kindergarten. The activities are designed to give young children early exposure to listening, memory, fine motor skills, numbers, language and parent-child learning routines.
Shichida is not a replacement for childcare if you need long-day care, supervision or government-funded kindergarten hours. It is better described as an enrichment class for families who want a structured weekly learning program for their baby, toddler or preschooler.
Day care in Chadstone usually provides longer hours of care, supervision, play and early learning while parents are at work, study or managing other commitments. Shichida Chadstone is not a day care centre. We offer weekly parent-child enrichment classes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers, with activities that support memory, focus, early literacy, numeracy, problem-solving, confidence and a love of learning.