Best Childcare Centers In Melbourne Near Me

4worldlovers: Goodstart Early Learning Melbourne Flinders Street is conveniently located opposite Flinders Street Station making it easy for busy families to drop off and pick up.


Reopening in June 2019 after 18 months of construction work to our building we are excited to welcome families back and new ones to our centre. We offer a wonderful combination of convenience with a bright, natural environment and an expansive outdoor playground - partially covered for all weather play outside.


We have 6 learning spaces, including 2 Nursery rooms, the first room 0-15months and the second catering for our 15months-24months children. Two 2-3year old Toddler rooms, a 3-4year-old Kindergarten room and a 4-5 year old Kindergarten room which both run the Kindergarten Accredited program.

We offer 2 years of kinder. That's two years of continued high-quality early learning, playing and making friends. Everything your child needs to feel ready for school.

Our rooms are thoughtfully designed to reflect our commitment to children, educators, families and the local community. Our resource rich environments encourage children to explore and our play-based learning programs are delivered by a team of passionate qualified early childhood educators and teachers.

We communicate with parents throughout the day ensuring you don’t miss out on all the fun! Through StoryPark families are provided with a secure login which enables you to keep informed through pictures, stories and learning outcomes.

We are all very excited to help our families settle in, and we look forward to creating a warm and stimulating environment for our children. Like the families that come here, many of our staff are from different cultural backgrounds and during the year we look forward to celebrating our diversity through events, language and stories.

We’ll be making every family feel that Goodstart Melbourne Flinders Street is a great place to come and we’re sure your child will love it here! Please contact us and we’d be delighted to give you a tour of our centre and introduce you to the team!

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Hi, my name is Chelsea Snowden and I am the Centre Director of Goodstart Melbourne Flinders Street.

I have been in the Early Childhood profession for over seven years and hold a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and care and have worked in various roles within the Goodstart family. I am very passionate about children and have continued my studies with a Bachelor of Early Childhood and Primary teaching.

I believe children are at the heart of everything we do, and we want to encourage each child to be strong, confident and independent beings to give them the best possible start in life. We celebrate culture and the diversity that we have in our Melbourne centre and welcome each family to our service. We create learning experiences that focus on the needs of each individual child, extend on their developmental milestones and encourage children to explore, engage and fulfil their dreams. Most of all, we want them to be happy, secure and become a part of the Flinders St community.

4worldlovers: A beautiful space immersed in an atmosphere of safety and joy, crafted to inspire children, build their confidence and take their first steps toward a lifelong love of learning.

Each day at Sentia is a story that gently unfolds as your child gathers experiences from meaningful exploration, curiosity and friendships. Located in the heart of Melbourne's CBD, our child care and kindergarten space actively encourages every child's creativity, boundless imagination and their sense of wonder and play.

We are a family. With loyal and long-serving staff, we have created a unique culture of care and learning. We take joy in helping you care for your child. We want you to feel a part of our family and make your family life easier.

Having your child close to your workplace is just one of the many Sentia advantages. The ability to spend some extra quality time with your little one, whether it’s commuting to and from work, popping in to breastfeed at lunchtime or joining in a quick parent celebration are priceless moments that we want you to cherish.

Our hope is that you and your child join us at Sentia and become a valued member in our connected and caring community.

To build a trusting, secure and supportive environment for children and families to grow.

We know providing the highest quality care enables children to grow as individuals with a strong sense of belonging.

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Only About Children Melbourne Central is a conveniently located and expansive childcare centre. All of our age-based rooms lead to a fantastic outdoor play space, with large sandpits, a bike track and the opportunity for plenty of climbing experiences on our fort and slide! Children at our early learning centre are encouraged to lead their own play through creativity and exploration. We have no barriers or divides between the ages and this really encourages social interaction between the children and quality time amongst siblings. We have five dedicated age-based rooms that are designed with natural elements.


They have made it easy for my son to adjust as well as myself as a first time mum. The centre is very thorough and there is a lot of attention to details. I have also learnt a lot which I am able to introduce at home.

4worldlovers: Providing the safest and most positive environment for your child is not only a primary need for a growing kid but it also lays down a strong foundation of their mental, physical and emotional growth.

We acknowledges the Traditional Owners of this land, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Bunurong People, and recognises their continuing connection to the land and waterways. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging and extend this to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People. We recognise diversity within First Nations people and acknowledge the important role Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people continue to play in our LGBTIQA+ communities.

Child care and early learning centres in Melbourne, CBD like Kids and Co. Childcare provides a safe place for children to learn in a secure place with qualified and merited educators who are no less than a guardian. We give every child the time and care they need for nourishment, learning, understanding, and playing. After all, the best learning happens when you are healthy and having fun.

Give your kid the loving, fun and friendly environment in which they will thrive in every area of life. From making healthy friendships to class lessons, we solely believe in learning by practice.

All of our curriculum is designed to accommodate every child’s special needs, be it the need for closer attention or for more time.

Our educators will hold the hand of every kid in safety until they learn to do everything on their own and then they will help them until they thrive everywhere.

Most child care and early learning centres today are owned by corporate entities that are listed on the stock exchange and only see your child as a means to increase the value of their shareholdings.

Kids & Co, on the other hand, is 100% family owned and operated, so the people that own the early learning centre are also the people working in the centre, working directly with families and children, getting to know each and every one at a personal level. Kids and Co is underpinned with over 25 years of experience from our owners Paul and Kathy Klisaris.

Both Paul and Kathy believe in a hands-on approach, and will be seen contributing to the daily tasks that childcare has to offer. From supporting our Educators, to nurturing the development of the children and giving parents the peace of mind that all possible measures are put in place to enhance their child’s development and safety.

At Kids and Co. Child Care, our strongest belief is that every kid is capable of being a competent learner and successful performer, they only need a supportive and nurturing environment to prosper. This is why we aim to provide an inspiring place to them which they can call home.

At a young age, the most important things for parents and guardians should be to bring up their child in a curious way. Early in life, the best way to learn new things and retain them is by asking questions about the things we see around us everyday. Our early learning centre works to instill this kind of curiosity in every child so they ask, explore and find the answers themselves.

Give your child an earnest and harmonious second home, where they not only learn from books but also life and friends. This safe space will encourage your kid to not only learn by themselves but also by sharing and growing together.

Allow your child to grow and discover their full potential by inspiring self-confidence and imagination into them.

At Kids & Co. Early Learning Centre we go above and beyond the regulations in regards to ratios of staff to children. At all times in all 7 rooms we can ensure that there is an extra educator in the room. We strongly believe that taking this approach enhances all children’s learning and of course minimizes the risk of any incidents that may occur.

4worldlovers: The focus of St Catherine’s Early Education Centre is to provide an environment for children to create, explore and experience the joy of learning.


St Catherine's Early Education Centre was recently Rated as Exceeding the National Quality Standards in all 7 areas.


Think. Reason. Question. Experiment. These are just a few of the skills and qualities that children will develop at St Catherine's Early Education Centre (Childcare). From the get go, we’ve focused on supporting children during all transitions throughout childhood.


Our vision is to recognise the uniqueness of each child and the importance of play in the lives of children. We will, working in partnership with families be committed to providing exceptional education and care within a welcoming environment that embraces diversity ad the local community.

At St Catherine's Early Education Centre (Childcare), our mission consists of providing a warm and nurturing environment where children feel safe. Our unique childcare centre offers various activities that are specifically designed to encourage each child’s unique growth. Through cooperative play and creative activities, children reach their social, emotional and physical milestones naturally and with ease.

4worldlovers: Warm and inviting Centre with incredible learning spaces full of world-class educational resources; located in same building as Holmesglen Private Hospital

Safe, secure environments including outdoor play space with a water pump, natural climbing structures, and bush kinder area

A high-quality, funded two-year kindergarten program that prepares children for school, with the benefits of long day care