Childcare Parkdale
If you're looking for childcare near Parkdale, Bayside Early Learning Centre and Kindergarten is just minutes away in Mentone. With two welcoming centres to choose from, we provide high-quality care and education for babies, toddlers and pre-kindergarten and kindergarten children, with dedicated learning spaces designed for every stage of development.
As a family-owned and operated early learning centre, we understand how important it is to find a place where your child feels safe, happy and inspired to learn. We offer long day care from 6:30am to 6:30pm, 52 weeks of the year, making it easy to balance work and family life. Come join us for a tour, and we'd love to show you around our wonderful centres and introduce you to our friendly team.
Trusted Centre for Parkdale Families and Children
At Bayside Early Learning, we pride ourselves on providing a warm, welcoming environment where children feel safe, valued and supported. Our friendly team focuses on building strong relationships with children and families, which helps to create a genuine sense of community where every child is encouraged to learn, play and grow with confidence.
Getting to Our Childcare Centres Locally
Our Mentone centres are incredibly close to local bayside communities, including Parkdale, making a reliable and easy-to-access centre for all families.
Our Blackwood Avenue centre is only a few streets away from Nepean Highway, and our Collins Street centre Both of our centres are only a few short streets away from Nepean Highway or Como Parade West, and public transport is also conveniently close for both centres. For those who take public transport, Parkdale Station and Mentone Station are only one stop apart on the Frankston Line.
Depending on where you live or work, you may find our Mentone East centre to be a more convenient location. They offer the same high-quality long-day care and kindergarten programs as our Mentone centre.
Early Childhood Education and Care for Every Age
Parents who live or work in Parkdale can access nurturing care and engaging learning experiences for their child, no matter what stage of preschool they are at. We offer the following at both our Mentone and Mentone East locations.
Babies & Toddlers
Our dedicated baby and toddler rooms provide a caring and nurturing environment. It helps children build secure relationships and improve their confidence, wellbeing and early education development.
Pre-Kinder & Kindergarten
Our play-based curriculum follows the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF). This curriculum enables children to better build their social skills, curiosity and confidence before they start school.
Our Approach
Our Reggio-inspired philosophy encourages children to explore their interests. It also helps them to develop their imaginations and learn through meaningful, child-led experiences.
Our Funded Kindergarten Program
Eligible families can access our Victorian Government-funded kindergarten program for three and four year old childcare. This benefits families by helping them to reduce out-of-pocket fees while still ensuring their children enjoy a high-quality kindergarten experience. The funded program is also available to Parkdale families attending our nearby centres. You can learn more here.
Nutritious Meals & Enrichment
At Bayside Early Learning Centre, we provide our children with healthy meals. They are freshly prepared every day, taking into account allergies and individual dietary requirements.
Outside of meals, children also enjoy a range of enriching experiences that encourage their creativity, movement and exploration. This includes:
- Nature play
- Music
- Reading
- Creative arts
- Hands-on learning opportunities
Fees and the Child Care Subsidy
Many families are eligible for the Australian Government Child Care Subsidy.
Our team is happy to explain how the subsidy works. They can also help you understand your likely entitlements for our care service and how much the subsidy can reduce your overall childcare costs.
This calculator can also give you a good ballpark understanding.
Meet the Team
Our experienced educators are passionate about creating positive early learning experiences for every child. Through genuine care, professional knowledge and strong partnerships with families, they are committed to helping children develop the skills and confidence they need for their future.