Our Childcare Programs
At Cheltenham Community Centre (CCC), we’re proud to offer a Childcare Subsidy-approved service with a warm and nurturing environment for your little ones.
Our operating hours are from 8:30am to 4pm, with a minimum of 3.5 hours and a maximum of 7.5 hours per day. Our Centre accommodates up to 25 children per day (28 hours per week), and we maintain the following educator-to-child ratios to ensure quality care:
  • 1:4 for children under 3 years old
  • 1:11 for children over 3 years old
All our qualified staff hold a minimum of a Diploma in Children's Services, while our assistants either hold or are working towards their Certificate III in Children's Services. Every staff member is trained in Level 2 First Aid, as well as Anaphylaxis and Asthma management.
Our Childcare Centre is
​Childcare Subsidy (CCS) approved.
  • Childcare lunch Orders
  • Casual bookings
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Lunch orders 

We’re pleased to let families know that you can now order lunch for your child while they attend our childcare program.
Our in-house café will prepare and serve a nutritious, child-friendly meal each day, taking the stress out of lunch prep for busy families. Lunch will be served during the regular mealtime routine by our staff, ensuring a smooth and familiar experience for the children.
We're excited to offer this convenient new option to support our families and help make mornings a little easier!
To help us process your childcare booking, please create a family profile using the link below. This allows us to gather the information we need before placing your child into a session.

Please note that creating a profile does not confirm your booking — our team will contact you to finalise availability and secure your place. You can create your profile here. 
Positions are available in Childcare now!
If you would like a place for your child, complete this form 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

"Thanks Leanne and thank you Rita for these wonderful sessions. Mia is getting so much out of yoga at childcare and was so excited to discover Rita will now be there on some Tuesdays too. She pulls out her yoga mat at home most days and shows us how to do yoga poses. I love this for Mia, it's so wonderful for her to develop a love of this so early in life :)"

- Connie

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
Linda
​Childcare Educator Certificate III
Yifan
Childcare educator
Studying Master In Teaching
Kerrie
​Childcare Educator​Diploma qualified ​
Sarah
Childcare Educator
​Certificate III
Derya
​Childcare Educator Certificate III
Nguyen
 Childcare Educator​Diploma qualified
Kamal
CHILDCARE EDUCATOR
Studying CERTIFICATE III
Emmy
CHILDCARE EDUCATOR
STUDYING CERTIFICATE III
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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