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Please answer a few questions to ensure we match you with qualified businesses.Expect to be contacted by businesses within 24 hours.This is a free service. First Early Learning Pakenham provides centre-based care for up to 105 approved spaces. Community Kids Pakenham Early Education Centre provides centre-based care for up to 100 approved spaces. Pakenham Twinklekids Early Learning Centre is operated by Pakenham Elc Pty Ltd, which contributes insignificant to the total available child care capacity in Victoria. What makes my role at Little Saints Pakenham particularly special is my personal connection to our community.
Watching the children grow and learn is a privilege – and something I am fortunate to share with an excellent team of carers and educators, all of whom are experienced and qualified. My passion for early learning is based on a solid understanding that the first five years shape who a child will become. We have a responsibility to offer the highest quality in early education pakenham daycare and support families along the way. We understand that navigating the Child Care Subsidy can be tricky, especially for families new to child care.

To support open and ongoing communication, we utilise the Xplor App, providing families with regular updates, photos, and meaningful insights into their child’s day. 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. Set in the heart of the Lakeside precinct on Bunurong Country, our Exceeding-rated long day care centre offers a nurturing, inclusive environment for children from six weeks to school age. The Early Years Learning Framework has a strong emphasis on play-based learning.
They want to learn and explore, which is why we teach through play-based learning. It supports language, motor skills, memory, emotions and social relationships. Educators plan play-based learning experiences based on children’s interests and goals. Our kindergarten programs are tailored to meet your child’s individual learning needs across numeracy, literacy, emotional and social development, resilience, and self-regulation. Story House Early Learning’s daily fee includes meals, nappies, wipes, sunscreen, learning programs, extracurricular activities, digital updates, and supportive care essentials.
Pakenham Twinklekids Early Learning Centre provides centre-based care for up to 90 approved spaces. Situated just off the Princes Highway, our state-of-the-art Early Learning Centre stands as a beacon of opportunity for children and families. We proudly offer six spacious classrooms thoughtfully designed to nurture little minds from 6 weeks through to 6 years of age. I have worked in the child care and early learning sector since 1991 and I have an Advanced Diploma in Children’s Services.

They play together by sharing toys, reading books, crawling around different spaces and playing socially. We focus on getting children school ready through educational, social and emotional learning. 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.
From learning about safety and local services to welcoming visits from familiar community members, our programs help children feel confident, included, and engaged. Our childcare offers a caring, supportive environment where children explore, learn, and grow every day. Conveniently located near Pakenham train station, Pakenham Central Marketplace, and local parks, our centre makes childcare easy for families. Community Kids is part of G8 Education, which proudly operates almost 400 childcare, kindergarten, and preschool centres across 21 trusted early learning brands in Australia.

Our Transition to School program helps children build confidence, independence, and readiness for the next step with gentle support. Children develop early literacy through storytelling, books, songs and meaningful conversations. Educators support children to explore language in many forms, including speaking, listening, viewing, drawing and writing, while building confidence communicating with others. At our early learning centre in Pakenham, our play-based curriculum is guided by the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), supporting children to learn through play, exploration and discovery. For children with additional needs or behaviours of concern, we collaborate with inclusion support professionals, allied health teams, and our Kindergarten Improvement Advisor. These partnerships help us apply for additional support, develop strategies, and create inclusive, nurturing environments where all children can thrive.
Our three year old integrated and sessional kindergarten programs are led by Bachelor-qualified Early Childhood Teachers and help young minds flourish. We're proud to go above and beyond NQS requirements in a number of quality areas to deliver high quality education and care  for children. At Aspire Pakenham, we also offer a range of incursion programs that promote social competency and healthy relationships.
Choosing the right childcare is one of the most important decisions you’ll make for your child. At Inspire Early Learning Journey’s Pakenham childcare centre, we provide a nurturing and stimulating environment where children develop essential skills, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning. Our dedicated team of educators deliver play-based learning programs that foster a love of learning in a safe and welcoming environment. Our programs are designed to be emergent in nature and are guided by the children’s interests. Our daycare and early learning centre is a convenient choice for local families in Pakenham, Officer, Beaconsfield, Officer South, and Clyde North in Melbourne. Creative Garden Pakenham offers long day care and a kindergarten program for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years, with extended hours to suit busy families.

We operate over 70 childcare and early learning centres, providing long day care and Government-approved Kindergarten and Preschool programs. This means families have the flexibility for their child/ren to receive the highest quality learning experiences on days that best support them. The qualified and committed teams at our local child care centres in Pakenham ensure that every child’s learning journey is filled with fun, discovery and purpose. Watch the video to discover how our learning framework supports every step from birth to five. Play-based learning experiences are provided for older children who no longer don’t sleep in centre.
Pakenham's childcare and kindergarten indoor rooms connect seamlessly with the outdoor yard area, which allows the children to explore and play, supporting their overall learning experience. Aspire Pakenham’s outdoor facilities include different playground areas, a cubby house, veggie gardens, bike paths, sand pits, and dry creek beds. Additionally, our programs actively promote the message of environmental consciousness and sustainability. The development of social skills in long day care helps children begin to form healthy relationships and friendships with others. Children learn how to communicate with peers and educators, how to get along with others, share, take turns and communicate their ideas. At Goodstart Pakenham, I am committed to leading a team that values collaboration, curiosity, and kindness.
Tash is exceptionally professional, lovely and has a very caring approach towards all the families. Aspire’s Kickstart to Kinder program is specially designed for three-year-olds, offering a warm and engaging introduction to their kindergarten journey. Created in collaboration with kindergarten and local primary school teachers, the program supports each child’s social, emotional and early literacy development. Our Pakenham childcare is staffed by a team of experienced and fully qualified educators who are committed to providing the best possible care for every child. Following the Early Years Learning Framework and the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework, we work closely with families to support every child’s growth, learning, and happiness. We value the partnership between parents, families, and educators, working together to give children the very best start in life.