Long Day Care & Extended Kindergarten

For Babies, Toddlers & Children Aged 0-5 years

Developmentally based learning with our highly trained and caring educators

Our experienced educators ensure all children thrive by developing safe and secure relationships, encouraging independence, imagination, curiosity and a love of learning.

Why choose Long Day Care & Extended Kindergarten at Poets Grove

Infant Room Facilities and Caregiving Approach

The infant room has its own dedicated outdoor playground, ensuring younger children are in a developmentally appropriate safe space.

Each child in our infant room is given a primary caregiver to promote resilience, self-control and tolerance.

Learn more about our primary caregiving approach.

Dedicated Toddler Room Facilities & Programs

Language and social skills are encouraged by promoting confidence and a sense of identity, while integrating literacy and numeracy skills through science, the environment, cooking, music, and movement.

Learn more about our dedicated enrichment programs.

Extended Hours

For families who need longer hours we offer care from 7.15am-6.15pm, Monday-Friday, minimum 3 days per week as part of the funded kindergarten program.

Smaller Class Sizes

Both our infant and toddler rooms provide a warm and caring environment, with a cap of 16 children per room.

Smaller class sizes and high teacher ratios mean we help your child thrive. Children experience a unique balance between playing with peers and individual support from our highly qualified staff.

Meals & Nutrition

All meals are cooked fresh daily on-site by an experienced chef. All snacks are provided. Learn more about our healthy meals.

Who Can Enrol

Children aged 0-5 years based in the City of Port Phillip.

For 3 year old kindergarten
Children must be aged 3 by 30 April.

For 4 year old kindergarten
Children must be aged 4 by 30 April.

Availability, Fees & Sessions

View the current Fees & Sessions

Childcare Subsidy

Families can access childcare subsidies which are means tested by Services Australia.

How to Enrol

Enrolments for Long Day Care & Kindergarten are managed by the City of Port Phillip through a central waiting list.

Learn more about how to enrol.

“I love the level of communication and the high level of education offered at Poet’s Grove. This gives the children a chance to thrive in the best possible way, and allows us parents to continue the learning at home.”

—Rachael, Mother