Our Childcare Programs
• Family Grouping Care
• Pre-Kinder
• 3-year-old Activity Group
​• ​Occasional Care
Childcare programs with engaging activities tailored to children's interests, including interactive group stories and song sessions.
Our Childcare Centre is
​Childcare Subsidy (CCS) approved.
New hours: 8:30am to 4pm, Monday to Friday
  • Family Grouping Care
  • Pre-Kinder
  • 3-year-old Activity Group
  • Casual Care
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Family Grouping Care

Family Grouping Care is care that is available to children from six months to five years of age. Children from the same family can attend sessions together. This is a great session for younger children to have an opportunity to learn and play with older children.

Pre-Kinder

Pre-kinder care is available for children aged two to four years. These sessions are similar to a three year old pre-school program but children can attend from two years of age. There are three members on staff and parent participation isn't mandatory, but is always welcome!
This is a play based group. The program provides a great introduction to and preparation for, readiness for four-year-old kindergarten. Our aim is to enhance the development of social skills, coordination, language development, cognitive and fine motor skills, all of which are essential preparation for kindergarten and school readiness. ​

3-year-old Activity Group

3 Year Old Activity Group is a play based group and provides a great introduction to and preparation for, readiness for four year old kindergarten. These sessions also include a Jolly Phonics segment which introduces children to letter sounds through phonics, stories and songs. 
This program aims to enhance the development of social skills, coordination, language development, cognitive and fine motor skills, all of which are essential preparation for kindergarten and school readiness. There are three members on staff and parent participation isn't mandatory but is always welcome!

Casual Care

Occasional care is available for children as one off sessions while parents attend appointments or take some time out. This is provided in three or five hour blocks and is available for children aged from six months to six years depending on the session. Please refer to the session times for each specific age group. Bookings are subject to availability and cost is $17 per hour.
Positions are available in Childcare now!
If you would like a place for your child, complete the form at the
​bottom of the page or contact [email protected] for more information.

​​​Please stay at home if you are feeling unwell.

Testimonial

"A huge shout out to a hidden gem in Chelthenham, the Cheltenham Community Centre... As a Mum of youngest (3 year old) this centre has been our saving grace. The kids programs, the all inclusive Soul Cafe with simple but tasty food at dirt cheap prices including coffee and of course the amazing occasional Childcare Centre that is brilliant, Cheltenham Early Learning Centre. Childcare wasn't something that we were considering until our little one want to go to school so we gave it a go. The diversity, flexibility, homely, naturing and caring educators reassured us we were in great hands. The programs and thought behind them was above and beyond what we expected and our little gained the confidence they need for three old kinder next year. As parents we loved the professionalism, reassurance, support and family feel this centre has. So if your looking for a childcare centre that has it all, it is homely, caring and cosy place. Or just check out the Cheltenham Community Centre it has something for everyone."

- Rachael Roach, review on Facebook

Meet our Educators

​Our passionate educators are committed to enriching your child's life, turning everyday moments into magical learning experiences. Meet the dedicated team that makes it all possible.
Leanne
Childcare ​Coordinator
DIPLOMA QUALIFIED
Maddison
​Childcare Educator Certificate III
Kerrie
​Childcare Educator​Diploma qualified ​
Sarah
Childcare Educator
​Certificate III
Derya
​Childcare Educator Certificate III
Nguyen
 Childcare Educator​Diploma qualified
Jackey
Childcare Educator
​Master's In EARLY childhood
expression of interest
The Childcare Centre operates a waiting list for the Family Grouping Care, Pre-Kinder, and Three Year Old Activity Group programs.
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Pl​ease complete our Expression of Interest Form to have your child's name added to the waiting list. The Childcare Coordinator can be contacted by email at [email protected] or by phone on ​03 9583 0095.
Additional details
Cheltenham Community Centre operates a 25 place Childcare Centre. We a licensed Occasional Care service. Children can attend the Centre for 3,5 6 or 7.5 hours per day with a maximum of 28 hours a week. Our Childcare Centre is Childcare Subsidy (CCS) approved.

The staff to child ratio is 1:4 for under three year olds and 1:11 for children of three and over. All our qualified staff have a minimum of a Diploma in Children's Services and all our childcare assistants either have, or are studying towards, their Certificate III in Children's Services.

All staff are Level 2 First Aid trained and are trained in anaphylaxis and asthma management.

All programs are planned according to children's interests, including group story and song sessions.
Childcare policies & Procedures
CHIld safe statement of commitment
Cheltenham Community Centre follows and complies with the 10 National Principles for Child Safe Organisations
More detailed information can be found in the document 'National Principles for Child Safe Organisations' here.

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    Expression of Interest

    ​If you are only enquiring for a single child, please enter 'N/A' in response to the 2nd Child questions below.