Kindergarten Dandenong South
Affordable, high-quality education at Child’s Play ELC Dandenong South – where Every Child Matters.
Are our kindergarten fees affordable in Dandenong South?
At Child’s Play Dandenong South, we provide high-quality kindergarten education at genuinely affordable rates. Plus, government subsidies make it even more accessible.
Our competitive fees, plus government support
- 3-Day Childcare Subsidy: Eligible families receive at least 3 days per week of subsidised care, potentially saving hundreds weekly
- Free Kinder: Save up to $2,101 per year on our kinder programs
These subsidies stack. Child Care Subsidy applies first, then Free Kinder reduces your fees even further. Our team can walk you through fees and eligibility.
Our kindergarten facilities in Dandenong South
- Two 3-year-old kinder rooms for building social skills and problem-solving through construction play, sensory exploration, musical instruments + more.
- Two 4-year-old kinder rooms focusing on school readiness, with intentional resources for developing literacy, numeracy, and confident learners.
- Our shared kinder yard, with veggie gardens, climbing equipment, bike + trike track, sandpits, and even a water play area!
- 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
Every space is designed to support your child’s growth while making learning feel like play.
Kindergarten education that builds confident learners
Our government-approved kindergarten program is led by qualified early childhood teachers who follow the Early Years Learning Framework and bring learning to life.
We blend the ‘learning through play’ philosophy with Reggio Emilia principles, where children’s learning follows their curiosity while educators guide, scaffold, and celebrate alongside them.
Our curriculum covers seven key areas:
- Creative Arts – music, drama, and visual expression
- Science & Technology – exploring how things work
- Child-Led Routine – building independence and confidence
- Foundations of Learning – literacy, numeracy, and school readiness
- Planning & Design – construction and problem-solving
- Children Within Nature – connecting with the environment
- We Are The World – diversity, inclusion, and First Nations perspectives
Your child develops the skills and confidence they need to thrive at school, all while having fun!
Learn more about education at Child's PlayLong care at Child’s Play: more hours, more learning
Unlike sessional kinder, Child’s Play runs long care, giving your child more time to learn, play, and build confidence.
| Sessional Kindergarten | Long Care Kindergarten at Child's Play |
|---|---|
| Usually 15 hours per week | Up to 37.5 hours per week |
| Limited operating hours (usually 9am-3pm) | Flexible hours within 6:30am–6:30pm |
| Pack your own lunch and snacks | Healthy meals and snacks included |
| Separate childcare arrangements needed | All-in-one care and education |
| Free in Victoria | Affordable rates and heavily subsidised with government rebates |
We’d love to meet you! Book a tour at Child’s Play Dandenong South kindergarten
Prepare your child for a bright future with our kindergarten in Dandenong South.
Book a tour, and we’ll show you all the special things about Child’s Play. We can answer your questions and walk you through fees, subsidies, and how to enrol.
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