Community Kids Chirnside Park Early Education Centre

We’re part of your village at Community Kids Chirnside Park Child Care and Early Education Centre.  Our early learning and long day care centre is ideally located for families living or commuting through Chirnside Park, Croydon, Mooroolbark and Lilydale. We are open from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years.

Our centre is proud to have received Exceeding the National Quality Standard. The National Quality Standard encompasses the seven key quality areas that are important outcomes for children’s learning and development. 

Community Kids Exceeding National Quality Standard

Spacious areas designed to inspire

From the moment you step into our Chirnside Park child care centre, you will experience a world where children are inspired to explore, learn and grow. Our spacious outdoor environments include sandpits, climbing equipment and a vegetable garden to engage all the senses. Children are provided time and space for uninterrupted play as they explore the outdoor spaces to test their limits and develop strength, balance, and self-confidence.

Our indoor environments invite exploration with quality resources and learning experiences. Children marvel, create, and test out their ideas as they play with a range of materials in purposeful play spaces. Our team of experienced educators plan play-based learning experiences around children’s interests and learning goals. Literacy and numeracy concepts are embedded in play-based learning, as children engage as architects, storytellers, scientists, artists and designers. You will also receive daily photos and updates of your child's learning and development through our parent app - Xplor.

Healthy meals freshly prepared in-house

You won’t need to worry about packing lunch and snacks for your child. We provide healthy, freshly made meals created daily by our in-house cook, catering for all dietary requirements. Shared mealtimes between children and educators grow relationships, with opportunities to share stories and experiences, and model healthy eating practices. Allow us to treat you to a hot coffee and a snack during your morning drop-off.  

Community-based early learning

Each day is a brand-new adventure at Community Kids Chirnside Park child care and early education centre. We offer a rotating schedule of specialised programs designed to grow physical and cognitive development, including music and dance. As part of the children’s learning experiences, children and educators love to venture out into our community with excursions to the nearby primary school and shopping centre. We also regularly welcome special community guests to the centre including Inspiro Community Health and dentists offering dental screenings.  

We offer an engaging sustainability program "Small Green Steps" that teaches the children a sense of responsibility and connection to their world.  

As members of our Community Kids community, we look forward to partnering with you to provide information, support, and high-quality education and care in your child’s formative years. 

Our Family Support Team are happy to chat through your child care needs. Call 1800 411 604 to enquire or book a tour at our centre, meet our team of educators, and learn more about why these first five years are so important for your child’s development.  

3-5 El Centro, Chirnside Park VIC 3116 (03) 9727 3727 chirnsidepark@communitykids.com.au
We're rated outstanding in the kindicare awards
Victorian government approved kindergarten

Why you’ll love Community Kids Chirnside Early Education Centre

These are just some of the highlights included in your child’s early childhood education and care experience at our centre.

Meet your Centre Manager
Rebecca Rogers
“I am most passionate about providing high-quality education and care to the families of our community."

A sneak peek inside our centre

Childcare centre Community Kids Chirnside Park
Front entrance to Chirnside Park Community Kids day care
Child care centre room at CK Chirnside Park
Day care centre room at CK Chirnside Park
Daycare centre room at CK Chirnside Park
large outdoor play area at daycare
Outdoor play area at CK Chirnside Park
Early learning outdoor area at CK Chirnside
CK Chirnside early learning indoor play area
Kindergarten  at Chirnside Park
Sandpit area at CK Chirnside Park
Outdoor undercover play area for children at child care centre

Take a walk in your child’s footsteps

Every day is a different adventure with children, but there are some key elements that make your child’s time so enjoyable at our Community Kids early education centres. Scroll through the below to see what a typical day might look like.

Useful Information

Opening hours

Convenient opening hours to support your busy family life!

Monday 06:30 AM - 06:30 PM
Tuesday 06:30 AM - 06:30 PM
Wednesday 06:30 AM - 06:30 PM
Thursday 06:30 AM - 06:30 PM
Friday 06:30 AM - 06:30 PM
More about your centre

Even more reasons why families love our centre:

  • We offer an interest-based program guided by the national Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and a school-readiness program to prepare your child socially and emotionally for the next step in their early education journey. 
  • You’ll receive daily photos and updates through our family app that will allow you to stay connected with your child and keep track of their learning, nutrition, sleep times and other updates.

Call our Family Support Team today on 1800 411 604 to chat through your child care needs!  

For your first day
 What we provide  What you'll need to bring 
  • Hat
  • Nappies
  • Wipes
  • Bed linen
  • Sunscreen
  • Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Morning and Afternoon Tea, Late Snack
  • Community incursions / excursions
  • Soft toy or comfort blanket for nap time
  • Spare change of clothing in a bag
  • Water bottle
  • Bottle, milk or formula

Your team
Our team of educators provide an unparalleled early childhood education and care experience for your child. They are trained, qualified and passionate about the importance of the first five years of learning, along with the positive impact this will have on your child’s future. 

The learning programs your child will experience at our centre reflect modern educational research and practices as outlined by the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) which our program is built from. 
Fees
Age Group Daily Fee
Nursery $149.00
Toddler $149.00
Kindergarten $149.00

Note: fees effective from 10 July 2023.

Your family’s daily out-of-pocket cost will depend on your Childcare Subsidy (CCS) entitlements. 

The above fees are before the Child Care Subsidy has been applied. To calculate your estimated subsidy, view our subsidy calculator.

We also offer 9-hour, 10-hour and full-day options at our centre which could help optimise your child care subsidy.  

If this is your child’s first time in child care, or you’re unsure about the subsidy, learn more about how to apply for the subsidy. Our team of experts are always on hand to guide you through the process. Call 1800 411 604.

Start your journey with us

Contact our Family Support Team on 1800 411 604 or book a tour today to see everything we have to offer.

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