Tarneit West Childcare
Long Day Care • Qualified Educators • Play-based LearningDiscover the warmth of our family-owned centre and kindergarten at Child’s Play Torquay, where Every Child Matters.
Family-owned childcare in Tarneit West
Welcome to Child’s Play Tarneit West, located at 4 Hermosa Drive, just off Sayers Road. Our centre offers 7 spacious rooms and two beautifully landscaped yards filled with resources for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years old.
Child’s Play is proudly family-owned, led by parents and educators Sam and Ian Johnson. We follow the play-based Reggio Emilia approach, where each child’s interests and curiosity lead their learning.
Our philosophy is EVERY CHILD MATTERS. We educate and care for each child without prejudice, creating safe and nurturing environments that celebrate what makes every child unique.
Book a tourAt our Tarneit West childcare centre you’ll find:
- 7 rooms separated by age group, carefully designed to support routines and learning milestones from 6 weeks to 6 years old
- Quiet nursery rooms for children aged 0-12 months old
- 2 SunSmart outdoor spaces separated by age group with veggie gardens, bike tracks, sandpits + more
- Culturally diverse, multilingual staff
- A yummy, nutritious menu with no budget limits
- Daily affirmation stickers to build children’s confidence and emotional wellbeing
- Special celebrations like NAIDOC Week, Diwali, Gurpurab, Book Week, and even Pyjama Day!
Our play-based learning approach
We follow the Reggio Emilia approach, which means each child’s learning is guided by their individual interests and curiosity. Our play spaces are filled with fun, open-ended materials that encourage problem-solving, creativity, language and confidence.
Learning at Child’s Play happens across our seven curriculum areas:
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Creative Arts
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Science & Technology
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Child-Led Routine
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Foundations of Learning (early literacy and numeracy)
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Planning & Design
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Children Within Nature
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We Are The World (diversity and First Nations perspectives)
Our kindergarten in Tarneit West readies your child for school
Our 3- and 4-year-old Tarneit West kindergarten programs follow the Early Years Learning Framework, nurturing all aspects of child development, from cognitive skills to creative expression.
Our educators deliver a blend of structured learning and open-ended play, so children feel confident and ready to start big school!
Discover our kindergarten program
Healthy menu, no budget limits!
There are no budget restrictions on our food at Child’s Play Torquay, so children get the freshest, most nutritious, and yummiest ingredients we can find.
Our rotating, seasonal menu includes lots of healthy favourites like Thai beef noodle salad, vegetarian lasagna, beef cottage pie, veggie korma curry, and plenty of fruit and homemade snacks.
Experienced in-house chefs curate the menu according to feedback from children, parents, and caretakers, so every child gets to enjoy food they love and thrive on!
See our healthy menuHow we promote cultural diversity and inclusion
We celebrate every child’s culture. Many of our educators are multilingual and come from diverse backgrounds themselves.
When 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.
See how Child's Play supports cultural diversity What families say about Child’s Play Tarneit West:
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
Savi Gukhool
Tarneit West
My son has been attending the centre since he was about 7 and half months and this has been one of the best decision we made.The staff are children experts, caring, supportive and very helpful. There is no single day where he does not want to go to school and this tells me a lot about how much he is cared for and the trust bond he has made with the educators. I would definitely recommend Childs Play Tarneit West for anyone looking for a care centre for their babies.
Annie
Tarneit West
I have been sending my daughter to Childs play for a year now. Love the staff. Everyone is super friendly and supportive. I never have to worry about my daughter’s safety and well being when she’s at the daycare. They immediately inform me whenever there is a problem. They also have wonderful activities for the kids to support their overall growth and development.
Jaskaran
Tarneit West
I can't say enough wonderful things about the kitchen and kitchen staff at Child's Play Early Learning Centre. Fauzia and Meskerem, in particular, truly go above and beyond to create a warm and welcoming environment for our children. The meals they prepare are not only nutritious but also thoughtfully made and delicious!
Shannon
Tarneit West
From the first moment we stepped in we were welcomed by the very friendly staff, the tour was great and we were given lots of important information. Everything has been a smooth, friendly transition!
FAQs
Enrolling at Child’s Play Tarneit West is easy! Simply complete our online enquiry form or contact our centre by phone at 03 9749 4399. We’ll first arrange a centre tour for you to look around, and then we’ll guide you through the enrolment process.
Child’s Play Tarneit West Early Learning Centre is open from 6:30am to 6:30pm from Monday to Friday. We’re open throughout the year, apart from gazetted public holidays.
Yes! New families are invited to attend orientation sessions where you can tour our Tarneit West 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 ELC Tarneit West
4 Hermosa DrTarneit VIC 3029, Australia
