Childcare & Kindergarten Melbourne
G8 Education is privileged to contribute to the care and early education of over 45,000 children, from babies through to kindergarten and preschool, in our 400+ child care centres across Australia.
With over 100 quality long day care and kindergarten centres in Melbourne, busy working families have access to more high-quality early learning options. Find a local child care centre near you in Melbourne from our map search below.
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Early Learning Centres in Melbourne
Our Child Care and Early Education Centres in Melbourne
What you can expect from our local centres in Melbourne:
Long day care for babies through to KindergartenAn experienced team of qualified early childhood educators and teachersHigh-quality early education programs guided by the Early Years Learning FrameworkUp to 15 hours of VIC government approved “Free Kinder” per weekDelicious, nutritional meals prepared daily
The qualified and committed teams at our local child care centres in Melbourne ensure that every child’s learning journey is filled with fun, discovery and purpose.
More about our long day care & kindergarten programs
Equipped with quality learning resources and spacious natural outdoor areas that engage all the senses, our child care centres in Melbourne are designed to develop your child’s critical skills that set them up for life. Our team of passionate and experienced educators plan play-based learning experiences around children’s interests and learning goals.
Our childcare centres in Melbourne offer high-quality, Government-approved Kindergarten programs delivered by Bachelor-qualified Early Childhood Teachers, with access to flexible hours, Child Care Subsidy benefits, meals and more. Your child could also be eligible for up to 15 hours per week at no cost, thanks to the Victorian Government’s “Free Kinder” Program.
At our Melbourne childcare centres, seasonal, delicious and nutritious meals are freshly made daily. You will also receive daily photos and updates of your child’s learning and development through our family communication app.
Frequently asked questions
G8 Education has over 400 centres across Australia, and you can find a centre near you by using our map search tool. Simply enter your postcode and click search to get started. You will be provided with a list of all centres surrounding your desired location.
The best way to get accurate availability for G8 centres is to speak with our Family Support team either through Live Chat on the website or by calling us on 07 5644 6900.
G8 Education owns 21 well-respected and recognised early education brands across Australia. Together, we are one team of 9,500 dedicated, passionate and supportive team members and experienced educators committed to empowering children and helping them develop and grow.
Our approach to early childhood education, high-quality programs and services, as well as our operational policies and procedures is consistent across all G8 brands. Every child in our care is individually nurtured and supported throughout their learning journey.
The government Child Care Subsidy (CCS) aims to make early learning more affordable for eligible families. How much subsidy your family is entitled to will depend on how much ‘work related’ activity you and your partner undertake each fortnight. Learn more about the Child Care Subsidy (CCS) by downloading our eBook here, watching this explainer video here, or if you know the desired G8 brand of the childcare centre you are interested in, read more on the brand website and use our handy calculator.
We offer families choices when it comes to how they can book a tour. Booking a tour is encouraged as it provides families with the opportunity to see the centre, meet our teams and have all your questions answered. You can book a tour;
- Online at any time. All available time slots are conveniently displayed for you to choose one that is most convenient for you and your family.
- Book a tour using Web Chat. Here you can speak with our Family Support team, who will book the tour at the time most convenient for you.
- By calling our Family Support team on 07 5644 6900
- Or you can simply walk in and visit the centre of your choice!
What’s a virtual tour?
A virtual tour gives you a guided walk-through of your chosen centre, on your preferred device (desktop, mobile or tablet). The tour is hosted by Centre Manager. This gives you the opportunity to see the centre and meet the Centre Manager if you are out of area or if you can’t attend in person.
Enrolments are accepted as soon as placements become available. If a centre is full, our Family Support team will place your child on our waitlist. As soon as a place becomes available, you will be notified.
We regularly review room availability, as a result, you will receive a text message confirming if you’re still happy to remain on the waitlist each month or if your plans have changed.
If you would like to get an update on your enrolment at any point, you’re welcome to reach out on our Web Chat or call our family support team. Our Family Support team can also help you find an alternate centre near you, with the same offerings, that might have immediate availability.
Most of our G8 child care centres are open from 6.30 am to 6.30 pm on weekdays. However, some centres open earlier or close later to support your busy family life! We encourage you to contact your local centre about their opening times using our Web Chat or calling our Family support team on 07 5644 6900.
All our kindergarten and preschool programs run every day of the week. This means families have the flexibility for their child/ren to receive the highest quality learning experiences on days that best support them.
Children enrolled in our kindergarten or preschool rooms will participate in the 7.5-hour government-approved kindergarten or preschool program as part of their long day care day. This means you get the piece of mind and convenience of your child’s kindergarten and preschool education plus year-round care and long day hours. To help reduce daily out of pocket costs, eligible families will benefit from state government subsidised kindergarten and preschool in our centres, with the addition of the federal government’s Childcare Subsidy, where eligible.
All our kindergarten or preschool programs follow the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), a national learning framework for Australia. These programs are delivered by qualified and passionate Early Childhood Educators and Teachers. Our Curriculum accommodates each individual child’s learning, development, and well-being.
Kindergarten or preschool provides a unique time for children to further develop their positive dispositions to learning, oral language skills, and social/emotional and physical capabilities.
Different subsidies may also apply to the kindergarten or preschool programs, depending on the state you live in. Read more here.
To learn more about the wonderful learning opportunities at the centre of your choice, reach out to the Centre Manager.
Got a question? Our Family Support Team is here to help!
Want to know more about a G8 Early Learning centre near you? Get in touch with our Family support team to discuss waitlists, enrolments, fee structure and centre availability.