Penguin Childcare and Early Learning Centres
At Penguin, we believe in each child and aim to provide a safe, warm and welcoming environment where each child has the opportunity to thrive, possess a strong sense of well-being and become a confident and involved learner. Our centres across Melbourne provide long day care for babies and toddlers, along with Government-approved Kindergarten programs.
If you’re searching for a childcare centre near you, use our search tool below or get in touch with our Family Support Team at 1800 517 036.
What you can expect from our local centres:
- Centre team with extensive education experience and bachelor qualified teachers
- Stimulating outdoor learning environments
- Nurturing and passionate educators who build strong relationships with families
- Innovative learning programs aligned with national curriculum
- Government-approved and subsidised 3-year-old and 4-year-old kindergarten programs
- Nutritious meals prepared on-site catering to various dietary needs
Plus, extended hours from 6:00am to 7:00pm and year-round programs for children from birth to 5 years.
G8 Education centres near you
Let us find the perfect local centre for your family
Penguin Childcare is part of G8 Education, which proudly operates over 400 childcare, kindergarten, and preschool centres across 21 trusted early learning brands in Australia. Our dedicated Family Support Team can find the right local centre near you.
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Innovative early learning programs
Our passionate educators and teachers deliver the Early Years Learning Framework through Penguin Childcare’s innovative play-based learning program, which covers key curriculum areas.
When it comes to your child, we go beyond core language, literacy and numeracy to also focus on supporting their social and emotional development – including overall resilience.
This is possible thanks to our extended learning program, which spans:
- Rhythm and Movement for Self-Regulation (RAMSR), an evidence-based program to support children’s executive function and self-regulation
- Environmental and social sustainability learning experiences
- Personalised learning plans for each child
- Local school connections
Government-approved Kindergarten programs
Expect big things for your child with our focus on encouraging new connections and friendships while advancing their early language, literacy, numeracy, problem-solving and social skills.
Even better, our year-round program will be tailored to accommodate your child’s individual learning and development needs, which will do wonders for boosting their enthusiasm, motivation and willingness to learn.
Child Care Subsidy and support
We understand that navigating the Child Care Subsidy can be tricky, especially for families new to child care. Whether you’re enrolling your child for the first time or looking for ways to reduce your child care costs, our resources will help you understand how Child Care Subsidy works and how much financial support your family may be eligible for.
Find out how much you can save with our Child Care Subsidy Calculator today.
Start your early learning journey today
Ready to start your early learning journey? Find a child care and kindergarten centre near you, and enquire about availability at our centres.