As a family-owned centre, we understand the juggle. We know you’re comparing fees and hoping to find a place where your child will thrive without breaking the budget. Here’s the good news: Child’s Play Dandenong South offers one of the most affordable childcare options in Dandenong, with a delicious and healthy menu, experienced educators, and…
Child’s Play offers flexible orientations, nutritious meals, play-based learning, and a family-owned approach across eight locations. Book a tour early to secure your spot, as many centres fill up quickly. Starting in January 2026, the 3-Day Guarantee will provide at least 72 hours of subsidised childcare per fortnight for eligible families. If you’re looking at…
Starting January 2026, families across Australia will see a major change in how government support for childcare works. If you have children in daycare or are thinking about enrolling them soon, here’s everything you need to know about the new 3-Day Guarantee from the Australian government. Quick summary As of January 2026, the Australian government…
After a successful (and very busy!) Open Day, our Child’s Play Mambourin centre is now open! With eight beautiful rooms, a passionate local team, and a curriculum grounded in the belief that Every Child Matters, our Mambourin childcare centre is a space where curiosity, confidence, and community all grow together. Inside our Mambourin childcare…
Settling in at childcare is all about finding the right rhythm for both the child and their family. It’s exciting, a little emotional, and it’s completely normal to wonder how your child will adjust. We like to take things slow, with flexible orientation sessions, a familiar key educator, and open communication every step of the…
If you’ve ever watched a child zip up their own jacket, share a turn without prompting, or proudly carry their artwork to the car, you’ve seen kindergarten doing its quiet, important work. At Child’s Play ELC, our kindergarten program pairs play-based learning with intentional teaching so children build confidence, curiosity, and the everyday independence they’ll…
If you’ve ever seen your child come home absolutely buzzing after a visit from a dance teacher, a yoga instructor, or even a petting zoo, you’ve seen the magic of an incursion. These experiences bring the outside world into your child’s learning space, bringing colour, movement, and new perspectives to their day. They’re exciting, hands-on…
In light of recent headlines involving serious alleged incidents in the childcare sector, many families understandably feel unsettled. We appreciate how upsetting it can be to think your child may have been subject to distressing circumstances. While there’s no connection between those stories and our centres, we want to take a moment to share the…
At Child’s Play Early Learning Centres, we see it every day … … families arriving with young children, navigating a new country, a new system, and often, a brand new language. For many migrant families, childcare becomes more than a place for education; it’s their first real connection to the wider community. Choosing a childcare…
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