About Us
We’re part of your village at Community Kids Pakenham
Our early learning and long day care centre offers child care in Pakenham in a modern setting for families living or commuting through Pakenham, Nar Nar Goon and Tynong.
With so much happening in our family’s lives’ we understand how busy it all can be, so we offer a stress-free all-inclusive early learning experience to make your life easier. From nutritious meals made fresh daily, nappies and wipes to extracurricular programs – this is all included in the daily fee.
With an empowered and engaged team utilising quality play spaces we are able to deliver the highest quality early learning in a rich meaningful environment.
See how we can be part of your village at Community Kids Pakenham. Book a tour today to see everything our centre and team has to offer.
What your child will experience at Community Kids Pakenham
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| Spacious outdoor play area | Healthy, freshly made meals |
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| Extracurricular program | Kindergarten program |
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| Fees inclusive: nappies, wipes and bedding | Daily updates to your phone |
- A qualified and multicultural educator team who are dedicated to developing a great relationship with your family.
- Holistic play-based curriculum guided by the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) for children from nursery through to kindergarten.
- Spacious and natural outdoor learning environments featuring a large yard, vegetable garden, sandpits and play equipment for children to learn through play.
- Fees inclusive of nutritious meals, nappies, wipes and bedding.
- Healthy, freshly made meals are prepared daily by our centre cook. We cater to all dietary requirements.
- Regular educational children’s shows and where we welcome special guests to visit the centre to extend on the children’s learning.
- We celebrate regular in-house festivities for cultural events and special occasions.
- A kindergarten program taught by a qualified early childhood teacher. The curriculum will assist to prepare your child socially and emotionally for their transition to primary school.
- Daily photos and updates are provided on our app so you never miss a moment of your child’s learning and development.
- Specialised extracurricular programs including music and movement program and Bush Kinder to develop fundamental skills.
- Educators and children adventure off on excursions to the local community where they explore nearby parks, nature reserves and aged care centres.
- We proudly provide flexible hours (9-hour, 10-hour or full-day sessions) to allow families to make the most out of their Child Care Subsidy.
- A sustainability program that teaches children a sense of responsibility and connection to the world around them.
Contact our Family Support Specialist team today or book a tour at your convenience to meet our Community Kids Pakenham team and find out more about us.
Meet the Centre Manager – Megan Hill
My career in Early Childhood Education and Care began in 2010 after I completed my Diploma of Children’s Services.
What inspired me to become an educator is being able to make a difference in the lives of all children and building on bonds that are so meaningful. Our team is truly dedicated to creating strong relationships with children and families.
We cannot wait to meet you and share this exciting journey with your family.
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Book a tour today to discover the Community Kids difference.
Rooms and Facilities
Community Kids Pakenham provides early education and child care for children from nursery through to kindergarten age. Each room has been planned and set up to deliver the best early learning experience for your little one.
Nursery (0 – 15 months)
Our Nursery room provides:
- A homely, safe and secure environment where your child will develop and grow.
- Qualified and supportive educator team who truly care about children’s wellbeing and growth.
- Activities designed to grow physical and cognitive development, including tummy time, sensory play, music, singing, rhymes and reading.
- An open-door policy for families that allows them to drop in for a visit, a feed or a play at any time of the day.
Toddlers (15 months – 2 years)
Our Toddler room offers:
- Play-based activities including music, movement, memory and construction games that are designed to support sensory-motor and cognitive development.
- Enhanced social skills and self-confidence through group play.
- Development of language skills through reading and open-ended questions.
- Real-life and play-based experiences that allow children to engage in basic literacy and numeracy concepts.
Junior Kinder (2 – 3 years)
Our Junior Kindergarten room provides:
- Highly qualified and nurturing educators who support children’s learning and social-emotional development
- The development of literacy, numeracy and social skills through play
- Unlimited opportunities for outdoor play and discovery
Pre-Kinder (3 years – 4 years) and Kindergarten (4 – 5 years)
Our Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten rooms provide:
- A Kindergarten program with a comprehensive curriculum aimed at further developing literacy, numeracy and social skills.
- Interest-based learning places children at the helm of their early education experience.
- Play-based opportunities to further develop social skills and emotional development.
- Bush Kinder program where children and educators regularly explore the local community.
- Excursions to the local aged care centre to participate in an intergenerational music program.
- A transition-to-school program.
See how we can be part of your village at Community Kids Pakenham. Book a tour today to see everything our centre and team has to offer.