Childcare Torquay
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 Torquay
You’ll find Child’s Play Torquay just off Horseshoe Bend Rd at 1 Pintail Drive. The centre is proudly family-owned, led by parents and educators Sam and Ian Johnson.
Our purpose-built facility has beautiful outdoor spaces that reflect the coastal environment around Torquay. Our play-based, Reggio Emilia approach lets each child’s interests and curiosity lead their learning.
Child’s Play ELC’s 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.
Book a TourAt our childcare and kindergarten 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 outdoor spaces separated into a ‘babies yard’ and ‘big yard’, with veggie gardens, bike tracks, sandpits, mud kitchen + more
- A community library where children can read with educators or borrow books for home reading
- 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 kinder in Torquay readies your child for school
Our 3- and 4-year-old Torquay 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 menuWhat families say about Child’s Play Torquay:
Alex
Torquay
We could not be happier with Child’s Play! The entire centre has become such an integral part of our family’s village, the educators and all staff are just the best!
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.
Mazi
Torquay
We are so impressed with Child’s Play. All of the staff are incredibly friendly, professional and proficient at their work. The place is beautifully kept too. Thank you for making our daughter’s transition to care so seamless!
Aubree
Torquay
We love child's play Torquay! Our son is very happy there and is so excited to go to daycare. The orientation process was really well thought out and everyone is very welcoming to us. The outdoor space is also really lovely.
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.
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
How we promote cultural diversity and 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.
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
FAQs
Enrolling at Child’s Play Torquay 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 Torquay 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 and tour our Torquay 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 Torquay
1 Pintail Dr TorquayVIC 3228, Australia
