Kindergarten Mambourin
Affordable, high-quality education at Child’s Play ELC in Mambourin – where Every Child Matters.• Long care = more hours, more learning
• Play-based learning with qualified educators
• Fees slashed by childcare and kinder subsidies
• Healthy menu, no budget limits
Save on kindergarten fees at Child’s Play Mambourin
At Child’s Play Mambourin, we make high-quality kindergarten education affordable. 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 initiative: 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.
A Mambourin kindergarten built for curious minds
- Several large kinder rooms focusing on school readiness, with intentional resources for building social skills, sensory exploration, literacy, numeracy + more.
- Our sunsafe outdoor area with bike tracks, climbing equipment, veggie gardens, sandpits + more
- A beautiful dining area where children can eat their meals and snacks together
- A community library and family room where children can read with their families, and where parents and guardians can spend time during orientation sessions
- A family room where families can spend time during orientation sessions
- Culturally diverse, multilingual staff
- A yummy, nutritious menu with no budget limits
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 in Truganina is led by qualified early childhood teachers who follow the Early Years Learning Framework.
We blend the ‘learning through play’ philosophy with Reggio Emilia principles. 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 our educational approachLong care at Child’s Play Mambourin: 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 kindergarten tour at Child’s Play Mambourin
Prepare your child for a bright future with our kindergarten in Mambourin.
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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