December 12, 2025
Child’s Play Early Learning Centres in Melbourne & the Bellarine, Victoria
Child’s Play Early Learning Centres are family-owned community-driven childcare centres delivering exceeding childcare services as awarded by the Department of Education. Our directors, Sam and Ian Johnson have been working in education for more than 20 years and are dedicated to providing every child with high-quality early child care education. Our play-based learning approaches allow us to provide our children with opportunities, real-world experiences and lifelong friendships.
We have eight locations located in Tarneit, Tarneit West, Wyndham Vale, Point Cook, Truganina, Mambourin, Torquay, and Dandenong, each offering a unique learning experience for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years.
Our PhilosophyWhy Child’s Play Early Learning Centres?
We know there are lots of early learning centres to choose from, but Child’s Play ELC is special; it is our family delivering high-quality education to your family. Here is why you should choose a Child’s Play ELC facility.
Play-based learning
We don’t just take on one learning approach but in all of our centres we are dedicated to providing play-based learning not only because our children love it but also because it is the foundation to become confident lifelong learners.
Indoor Outdoor Facilities
Our spaces are purpose-built and designed to support indoor and outdoor learning. We have an open-door policy, and we encourage children to play both inside and outside throughout the day.
Family Owned
Our centres are run by local educators and are owned by Sam and Ian, and we are parents ourselves, so we understand the challenges you face when putting your child into childcare. We want to assure you that at our centres, we create an environment that is safe, nurturing and welcoming so your child can just be themselves.
Every Child Matters
We believe every child deserves the opportunity to receive a high-quality education. We carry out our philosophy of Every Child Matters through our curriculum, our educators and our relationships with the community, environment and our families.
Family-Owned, Community-Driven Early Learning Centres
At Child’s Play ELC, no two days are the same – not only because our educators create new learning activities every day, but also because our learning extends beyond our walls.
We are actively involved in the community and with local organisations, schools, and charities.Our children also enjoy regular incursions, such as Happy Feet Fitness and Hey Dee Ho, which bring fun, engaging programs into the centre.
Our owners, Sam and Ian, have two daughters and know firsthand how tough it is to choose the right childcare. That’s why they opened Child’s Play, a childcare centre designed to feel like a second home for all children.
In March 2021, Sam received Lalor’s Business Women of the Year from Joanne Ryan MP for her dedication and commitment to providing quality, family-oriented childcare throughout 2020.
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What our families have said
Tanya Hobson Knowles
Torquay
A beautiful Centre which has large, stimulating rooms that are flooded with natural light. The staff are welcoming and keen to engage with the children. Highly recommended
Emily
Wyndham Vale
I highly recommend Child's P lay Wyndham Vale! We moved in September in 2024 from a centre that we absolutely loved, but had to make the hard move for the family. I went to a lot of local centres and they just didn’t “feel” right, but when I left my tour at Child's Play I knew this was going to be the centre!
Not only did they make me and my children feel welcomed from day 1, they have gone above and beyond to insure my children needs are met, and are very supportive and friendly, I couldn’t be happier with the centre it is a “family feeling” environment.
Not only did they make me and my children feel welcomed from day 1, they have gone above and beyond to insure my children needs are met, and are very supportive and friendly, I couldn’t be happier with the centre it is a “family feeling” environment.
Sarah
Dandenong
Our family is loving our experience with Childs Play. The staff are super engaged and attentive to the children. The menu is amazing and so much effort has gone into upgrading each of the rooms. Our girls have made great connections with the educators and we love hearing about the fun things they got to do throughout the day while driving home.
Reema
Tarneit
My daughter loves it there, and is very happy. She develops nurturing relationships with the kids. Lots of different activities happening, passionate and educated staff. It's a respectful and warm environment. Childs Play Tarneit services are very good and helpful. All the staff is friendly and helpful, always giving comfort to children especially when they are not happy and crying. Teaching new things always. All the teachers are very beautiful and supportive. Many thanks to all who look after my child, especially Jess and Raj and all others teachers also are very caring. Thank you for your support. 🙏
Abiola Gimba
Tarneit
Spectacular Service! Outstanding! The best childcare service we have experienced. Super thankful to the staff and owners. Great communication and they actually really CARE about the kids and parents.
Archie Moses
Torquay
Could not be happier with the care and professionalism of the staff here. Excellent communication with parents and a really nice 'family' vibe to the place.
Richard Wen
Tarneit
My son has been in Child's Play Tarneit for over a year. All the staff and receptionist are very friendly. The educators are patient and professional, who care my baby like their own. I would definitely recommend this childcare to others. Best of the Best!
Selena Hukui
Tarneit
While attending my girls have made some amazing memories and great relationships. I would highly recommend this centre to everyone in the area.
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