Childcare Dandenong South
Discover the warmth of our family-owned centre at Child’s Play Dandenong South, where Every Child Matters.
Family-owned childcare in Dandenong South
We’ve taken over management at 11 Assembly Drive, Dandenong South and are meeting the National Quality Standard for early childhood education across all seven areas!
Child’s Play is proudly family-owned, led by parents and educators Sam and Ian Johnson.
Our philosophy is EVERY CHILD MATTERS. We support, educate, and care for each child without prejudice, creating safe and nurturing environments that celebrate what makes every child unique.
We’ve created a learning space where every child and family feels supported and inspired. Our play-based curriculum lets children explore their own individual interests and creativity, fostering a curiosity and love for learning.
Book a tourIn our childcare and kindergarten centre you’ll find:
- 9 rooms separated by age group, carefully designed to support routines and learning milestones from 6 weeks to 6 years old
- 3 beautiful outdoor spaces with veggie gardens, bike tracks, sandpits, water play areas + more
- An art room for painting and crafting
- Culturally diverse, multilingual staff
- A yummy, nutritious menu with no budget limits
- Our community library, where children can read with educators or borrow books for home reading
- Daily affirmation stickers to build children’s confidence and emotional wellbeing
- Special celebrations like NAIDOC Week, Diwali, Gurpurab, Book Week, and even Pyjama Day!
Kindergarten in Dandenong South
Our kindergarten program follows the Early Years Learning Framework, where we nurture all aspects of child development, from cognitive skills to creative expression.
Our educators facilitate a blend of structured learning and open-ended play, encouraging children to become confident individuals ready for big school!
Learn more about our kindergarten in Dandenong South
Indoor + outdoor spaces designed for learning
Every space and resource at our Dandenong South childcare centre is designed to support key learning milestones in our seven curriculum areas.
Our indoor-outdoor policy means children can follow their curiosity and guide their own play. Our indoor rooms feature natural wooden home-style furniture and soft-colour palettes, while our outdoor areas let children explore, climb, and connect with nature.
Healthy menu, no budget limits!
At Child’s Play Dandenong South, our chefs don’t have any budget restrictions for food, which means we can prioritise fresh, nutritious ingredients that your child will love.
Our rotating, seasonal menu includes healthy favourites like Thai beef noodle salad, crumbed fish with vegetables, veggie korma curry, and plenty of fruit and homemade snacks.
Experienced in-house chefs craft the menu according to feedback from children, parents, and caretakers, so every child gets to enjoy food they love and thrive on!
Diversity & inclusion
Our centres are proud to be multicultural hubs where every child’s culture is celebrated. Many of our educators are multilingual and come from diverse backgrounds themselves. They can often communicate with children in their home languages and help families feel truly at home.
In instances where our educators can’t speak your child’s home language, we’ll learn key phrases and create visual supports, like flashcards, to help your child feel at ease.
We also celebrate cultural events throughout the year, including NAIDOC Week, Diwali, Holi, Ramadan, and Eid. With a multicultural menu and activities that celebrate the different parts of the world, Child’s Play fosters a deep respect for diversity and a genuine sense of belonging for each child.
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What our parents have to say…
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.
Anon
Point Cook
We feel like we have struck gold finding this daycare centre. We had our daughter enrolled in another centre when she was 10 months old and she had not settled after 12 sessions, it was an extremely stressful and emotional time. I quickly decided we needed to change centres; I did some research and THANKFULLY came across Childs Play Point Cook.
The centre director Sam and assistant manager Wararat are both very approachable, caring and professional. You get a real family vibe. During our orientations, I was even approached by the owner who was visiting, she was extremely caring and reassured me that it gets easier.
The centre has been renovated and is very clean, the food menu is very balanced. But above everything else the educators are incredible. We couldn’t be more grateful - we would recommend Childs Play Point Cook to any family without hesitation.
The centre director Sam and assistant manager Wararat are both very approachable, caring and professional. You get a real family vibe. During our orientations, I was even approached by the owner who was visiting, she was extremely caring and reassured me that it gets easier.
The centre has been renovated and is very clean, the food menu is very balanced. But above everything else the educators are incredible. We couldn’t be more grateful - we would recommend Childs Play Point Cook to any family without hesitation.
Carly Reudavey
Torquay
By far the best medium-sized childcare and early learning centre in the area - and I looked at all of them before joining! The staff are well trained, and genuinely put the children first in terms of their social and educational learning. It's been a tough time with covid, etc, but the Childs Play Torquay team have kept us safe and well informed. After almost a year and a half there now, I can honestly say the staff are part of our extended family. The kids love it as much as I do. I totally rate them all the stars and 15/10. Well done to managers, admin, catering and teachers
Emma White
Torquay
This place is not just a daycare service it’s a second home and a second family to my 2 year old. They staff are encouraging, caring and supportive to the kids and their families and the learning that takes place is above and beyond what I ever expected.
Julie Johnson
Torquay
Excellent daycare centre, great staff and what a place for young children to be having fun and learning along the way. Great space and facilities. Would highly recommend.
Monica Pondeljak
Torquay
The centre is gorgeous and well thought out, catering to the needs of children's interests and stages of development. The staff are very friendly and family oriented and I can't wait for my daughter to begin her day care journey in the nursery room
Reagan Grace
Tarneit West
I’ve been through many daycare centres and Child’s Play Tarneit West is the one I’ve settled with. From the beginning management and the ladies have been helpful and caring. It was hard for me to put my 1 year old into daycare but they made the transition easy. It’s even better when I get to see through the app the times my son has eaten, slept and has had nappy change. It’s rare to find good daycare centres these days. My son loves it here. And the centre itself is always clean and it’s brand new. Couldn’t ask for a better child care for my son. Thank you ladies
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.
FAQs
Child’s Play Dandenong South is open from 6:30am to 6:30pm from Monday to Friday. We’re open throughout the year, apart from public holidays.
Yes! New families are invited to attend orientation sessions where you can tour our Dandenong South Centre, meet our friendly staff, and learn about our daily routines and curriculum. We recommend at least two sessions, but you’re welcome to attend as many as you need to help your child settle in.
We follow the Australian Early Years Learning Framework with a play-based (Reggio Emilia) education approach. Our curriculum is designed to foster creativity, social skills, and a lifelong love of learning through fun, engaging and hands-on experiences.
Our educators are highly qualified in early childhood education and care. They hold accredited certifications and bring a wealth of experience to the centre, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for every child.
Location
Child's Play Dandenong South
11 Assembly Dr
Dandenong South VIC 3175, Australia
Child's Play Dandenong South
11 Assembly Dr
Dandenong South VIC 3175, Australia
