Family Day Care Centres in Pakenham, VIC

51 out of 58 Childcare services in Pakenham Upper have vacancies, with an average cost of $148.62/day. The team at Storypark has been absolutely phenomenal in providing my little one with the best care. The centre is not too  crowded, and as a result, I’ve always felt that my son has received positive attention from the educators. My little one walks in excitedly with a big smile in the morning and comes home happy.
We have access to other areas of the school such as the Playgrounds, Gymnasium, Computer Lab, Performing Arts, and Master Chef Kitchen. All of our programs are planned under the My Time, Our Place Frameworks. She even went with us and help us to get smooth transition with the school admission for our childcare in pakenham son, which nobody does that. While painting, Todd is learning how to express himself creatively and how to convey his ideas and emotions. Painting is also helping develop Todd’s hand eye coordination, finger, wrist and hand strength.

Watching your daughter grow, find her voice, and light up with excitement for learning is exactly why we do what we do. Our team takes great care to get to know each child’s unique personality and help them thrive in their own way. We’re so grateful to be part of her journey and to have such supportive families like yours in our community. I feel confident leaving my child there each day, knowing she’s being cared for, nurtured, and supported in her learning. The educators take such great care in getting to know each child and their individual interests, and it really shows.
Programs include nature-based experiences, art activities, STEAM and a school readiness curriculum. Story House Early Learning does not require families to pay a bond or enrolment fee when enrolling your child, however there is a requirement for childcare fees to remain two weeks in advance at all times. 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. On the day of the tour, you can observe practices and interactions within the centre environment.
My family experience gives me a deep appreciation for the trust families place in us and the importance of positive early learning experiences. Our purpose-built childcare and kindergarten centre in Pakenham offers innovative early learning programs in a safe and nurturing environment. Our Pakenham early learning centre features spacious outdoor playgrounds with a bike track, a natural climbing fort, and large sandpits. Indoors, we have interactive whiteboards in both kindergarten classrooms, a techno corner, natural resources, and spacious learning areas.

Having 3 children attend your service there are too many names to mention but each educator is outstanding and we recommend you all to all our family and friends. Dear James, thanks for leaving us such a wonderful review. Dear Tiarne, thanks for leaving us such a wonderful review. The staff and team are wonderful.They are always very happy to see my son and he loves going there to the team.
We also incorporate our families’ own recipes into our centre menu. Kindergarten is a unique time for learning with peers and developing skills for later learning  including confidence and curiosity, important skills for starting school. For integrated kindergarten programs (where kinder is a part of long day care), Free Kinder will appear as a weekly credit of $50.00 on your YMCA account statement. We deduct this credit from your fees, so you'll only need to pay for the cost of day care. Our approach to early childhood education,  high-quality programs and services, as well as our operational policies and procedures is consistent across all G8 brands. Every child in our care is individually nurtured and supported throughout their learning journey.

We value our educators and their ongoing professional development, continually building skills, knowledge, and understanding to provide the best outcomes for children and families. The educators are wonderful, firstly with making our daughter feel safe, encouraged and valued but also in supporting us as her parents. We take pride in our diverse and inclusive team, with educators from a range of cultural backgrounds, including Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, and New Zealand. This rich diversity creates a welcoming and culturally inclusive environment for all children.
Talk to us about how this  reduces your out-of-pocket costs. A top rated centre must have 5 star average reviews rating, as well as 'Exceeding' or 'Excellent' NQS rating. The National Quality Standards are a set of national benchmarks for early childhood education and care services. It includes seven quality areas like "Children's health and safety" and "Educational program and practice". All meals are thoughtfully planned to align with Australian nutrition guidelines, ensuring every bite supports healthy growth and development. Our skilled chef Amandi leads interactive cooking classes tailored to each age group, encouraging children to discover new flavours and learn new skills.
We are able to walk across the community in a group with our large stroller, visit the school library and have the chance to join in the group activities planned by our OSHC facility. View a detailed summary of early learning centres, services, prices and ratings within this suburb. We have a spacious, natural yard that allows the children to engage in out indoor-outdoor program throughout the day. Our yard has space for climbing equipment for children of all ages, two sandpits, water play, mud play and vast spaces for learning. Our centre is located on the grounds of John Henry Primary School in Pakenham which gives us unique opportunities  to develop school-readiness. It also offers parents a convenient one drop-off and pick-up location for children of all ages.

Our Centre comprises of 5 well-resourced and spacious learning environments, perfect for children to learn and grow. While we understand that this can be inconvenient, The Learning Sanctuary is committed to maintaining a healthy environment and reducing the risk of infection for all children. Our Family Support Team can also help you find more G8 early learning centres near you, with the same offerings at the Learning Sanctuary centre you are interested in that have immediate availability. We offer a community-wide recycling program and clothing drive, where families can donate clothes, books, and toys. Our foyer features an area for recycling plastics and cardboard, promoting sustainability within our centre and community.