Early learning centres play a vital role in nurturing the foundational development of young children, offering a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment where curiosity, creativity, and confidence can flourish. These centres support children’s cognitive, emotional, social, and physical growth through play-based learning and guided exploration.
Privately owned and operated Early Learning Centres
Bright Minds Early LearningLong day care (childcare) and integrated 3 & 4-year-old kindergarten
Typical opening days: Monday to Friday Typical opening hours: 7:00am to 7:00pm Licensed places: 167 NQS Rating: Meeting NQS
Bright Minds Early Learning is participating in the Victorian Government Free Kinder funding initiative. The service will receive the Free Kinder funding on your behalf and will pass on the savings as a direct reduction to your out-of-pocket fees after the Commonwealth’s Child Care Subsidy (CCS) is applied. Please contact the service directly for more information. | Nurture Learn & PlayLong day care (childcare) and integrated 3 & 4-year-old kindergarten Typical opening days: Monday to Friday Typical opening hours: 6:30am to 6:30pm Licensed places: 126 NQS Rating: Meeting NQS
Nurture Learn & Play is participating in the Victorian Government Free Kinder funding initiative. The service will receive the Free Kinder funding on your behalf and will pass on the savings as a direct reduction to your out-of-pocket fees after the Commonwealth’s Child Care Subsidy (CCS) is applied. Please contact the service directly for more information. |
Not-for-Profit Services
Kardinia Early Learning
Long day care (childcare) and integrated 3 & 4-year-old kindergarten
2a Pope Street, Bannockburn 3331
Typical opening days: Monday to Friday
Typical opening hours: 6:30am to 6:30pm
Licensed places: 168
NQS Rating: Meeting NQS
(03) 4210 8000
Kardinia Early Learning is participating in the Victorian Government Free Kinder funding initiative. The service will receive the Free Kinder funding on your behalf and will pass on the savings as a direct reduction to your out-of-pocket fees after the Commonwealth’s Child Care Subsidy (CCS) is applied.
Please contact the service directly for more information.
Government owned and operated Early Learning Centres
Early Learning Victoria Barribina Teesdale
Long day care (childcare) and integrated 3 & 4-year-old kindergarten
10 Sutherland Street, Teesdale 3328
Typical opening days: Monday to Friday
Typical opening hours: 7:00am to 6:00pm
Licensed places: 102
NQS Rating: Not yet rated
(03) 5281 6200
ELV is participating in the Victorian Government Free Kinder funding initiative. The service will receive the Free Kinder funding on your behalf and will pass on the savings as a direct reduction to your out-of-pocket fees after the Commonwealth’s Child Care Subsidy (CCS) is applied.
Please contact the service directly for more information.