Childcare and Kindergarten in Melton, VIC
Community Kids Melton offers long day care and a Kindergarten program for children aged 6 weeks to school age, conveniently located for families in Melton, Melton West, Harkness, Melton South, Brookfield and Kurunjang.
Bike track, sandpits and veggie garden
Children have plenty of room to run, climb and explore outdoors, with shaded soft play zones, climbing equipment, large sandpits, a vegetable garden and a bike track. It gives children space for active play, digging, riding and time outside with friends.
Light-filled rooms and interactive whiteboard
Indoor rooms are bright and filled with a mix of learning resources, including an interactive whiteboard. Children can build, create, join group experiences and explore ideas through play.
Educators from the local community
Our experienced educator team reflects the local community and helps families feel welcome from the first days of care. Educators take time to understand each child’s routines, interests and personality.
Government-approved Kindergarten program
Our Government-approved kindergarten program is delivered by Bachelor-qualified teachers. Children build confidence, independence and early learning skills through play, routines, friendships and group experiences.
Individual Learning Plans for every child
Each child has an Individual Learning Plan based on their interests, strengths and developmental goals. Educators work with families to review and update the plan over time, so it continues to reflect the child’s learning and needs.
Library visits, pram walks and incursions
Our children enjoy a range of community learning experiences, including pram outings for younger children, library excursions for kindergarten children, and incursions such as reptile visits, emergency services and music programs.
Fresh meals and family breakfasts
Our in-house chef prepares breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and a late snack each day. Meals are adapted for allergies and individual dietary requirements. Families are also invited to breakfast and morning tea events during the year, helping children settle into the centre with familiar people around them.
Family communication through our app
Families stay connected through regular conversations with educators and updates in our family app. Photos, routines and key moments from the day help families see what their child has been doing and enjoying.
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Age-appropriate early learning
0-2 years
Nursery
Our nursery spaces are designed to help babies feel safe, secure and confident as they explore and discover new things.
For children aged 0 to 1, or until they are moving around confidently, the focus is on building trusting relationships and creating a calm, secure environment. In our Junior Toddlers room, for children aged 1 to 2 years, educators support children as they become more confident in their surroundings, work towards walking and begin developing self-feeding skills.
Both spaces include sensory experiences and activities that support intentional, responsive and play-based learning.
In our nursery rooms, children are encouraged to:
- Build trusting relationships with educators
- Feel safe and secure as they explore
- Develop confidence in their surroundings
- Work towards milestones such as walking and self-feeding
- Learn through sensory and play-based experiences
2-3 years
Toddler
Our toddler room is set up with intentional play-based learning in mind. Within the curriculum framework, play helps children build fundamental skills for lifelong learning.
Educators support children as they build independence, develop toileting skills, strengthen language and form respectful relationships. Collaborative group play also helps children practise social skills and build confidence for future learning.
In this room, children are encouraged to:
- Build independence and confidence
- Develop toileting and self-help skills
- Strengthen language and communication
- Build respectful relationships
- Learn through collaborative group play
3-5 years
Kindergarten
In our Kindergarten rooms, the curriculum is tailored to each child’s learning and development needs, helping build enthusiasm, motivation and a willingness to learn.
Our Pre-Kindergarten room, for children aged 3 to 4 years, offers a child-led environment and a 3-year-old Kindergarten program. Children are supported to toilet independently, share their interests and voice their concerns.
In our Kindergarten room, the focus is on school readiness and helping children understand the world around them. Through structured learning experiences, children build the skills they need for a successful transition to school and beyond.
In our Kindergarten rooms, children are encouraged to:
- Learn through a program tailored to their needs
- Build enthusiasm, motivation and confidence
- Develop independence, including toileting skills
- Share their interests, ideas and concerns
- Build school readiness through structured learning experiences
Fees
The Child Care Subsidy can reduce your daily out-of-pocket fee by up to 95% depending on your family’s entitlements.
Nursery
0 – 2 years
$172.85/day
Toddler
2 – 4 years
$172.85/day
Kindergarten
4 – 5 years
$172.85/day
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Frequently asked questions
A centre tour is a convenient way to experience the childcare centre of your choice and meet with our qualified educators at a time that is suitable for your family’s schedule. Click here to book a tour online.
On the day of the tour, you can observe practices and interactions within the centre environment. You’ll be able to see all the rooms and playgrounds, ask the team members any questions you have in mind, and get all the information you need to make the best decision for your child.
Enrolling is simple, and our Family Support Team will guide you through each step.
First, find your local centre and book a tour so you can meet the team and explore the learning environment. If the centre is the right fit and a place is available, you’ll receive an enrolment offer for your child. If a place is not currently available in your child’s age group, we can add your child to the waitlist and keep you updated.
To finalise your enrolment, you’ll complete an online enrolment form through a secure link sent by our Family Support Team. You’ll also need to provide key details and documents, including your child’s birth certificate, Medicare details, immunisation history statement and, if eligible, your Child Care Subsidy details.
Before your child’s first day, you may be invited to attend a Stay and Play session. This gives your child time to explore the centre, meet their educators, and start feeling comfortable in their new environment. Once your paperwork is complete, your child is ready to start their early learning journey with us.
Starting child care is a big milestone, and a little preparation can help your child feel more comfortable and confident.
Before your child’s first day, you can talk positively about their new centre, explain what their day might look like, and practise small routines such as packing their bag, saying goodbye, washing hands and sitting down for meals. You may also like to visit the centre with your child, meet their educators and ask our team about what to bring on the first day.
When your child starts, our educators will take the time to get to know your child’s routine, interests, comfort items and individual needs. Settling in looks different for every child, so we work closely with families to help children feel safe, supported and ready to learn.
Most of our child care and early education centres offer nappies and wipes, sunscreen and hats, as well as nutritious meals prepared by our in-house cook. Some centres also provide sheets and formula, so you may not need to remember to pack them.
For nursery children, be sure to bring: nappy rash cream, dummies, bottles and teats, comfort toys or blankets, three spare outfits and spare socks.
For toddlers and preschool or kindergarten-aged children, it’s best to bring: spare underwear, water bottle or sippy cup, sun hat, closed-toe shoes, two spare outfits and spare socks.
Plus, anything else your individual child may need, such as breast milk, a sleeping bag, a comforter or medication.
It’s best to speak to your centre of choice for a full list of everything included.
Community Kids uses Xplor Home as our family communication app. It is the best and easiest way to keep track of your child’s day.
After you enrol your child with the centre, you can utilise Xplor Home to book child care days, manage your account, receive the photographs that capture your child’s learning, learn about your child’s progress, as well as keep up-to-date with upcoming centre events and important information.
If your child shows signs of an infectious illness when they arrive at the centre or becomes sick during the day, you may be notified that you need to make alternative arrangements or pick up your child from the centre and keep them home until they are no longer infectious. While we understand that this can be inconvenient, Community Kids is committed to maintaining a healthy environment and reducing the risk of infection for all children.
Under the Child Care Subsidy (CCS), families are allowed 42 absence days per child, per financial year. These can be taken for any reason, including public holidays and when children are sick, without requiring families to provide documentation.
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