Childcare Centres in Melbourne, Victoria

Since 1980, Oz Education Early Learning Centres has been proudly family-owned, delivering high-quality childcare and early education for children aged 0–6 across Australia. As one of the country’s longest-standing providers, we have grown with purpose-prioritising quality over rapid expansion to ensure every child receives the best possible start in life.

For over 45 years, we have focused on the safety, wellbeing, and individual development of each child. Our centres provide innovative early learning programs, including early STEM education and play-based learning, designed to foster curiosity, creativity, and confidence while meeting and exceeding National Quality Standards.

Our centres are more than childcare – they are state-of-the-art early learning environments designed with safety in mind. Supported by qualified and passionate educators, each centre offers premium resources and nurturing spaces where children can learn, grow, and thrive. Find a childcare centre near you and discover why families trust Oz Education.

Oz Education Footscray and Oz Education Dallas are proud to be a Kinder‑Approved centre delivering a Victorian Government funded and approved kindergarten program. Families can feel confident knowing our kinder program is led by qualified early childhood teachers, provides play‑based learning, and meets all Victorian Government quality and funding requirements under the Kinder Tick initiative.

As part of Victoria’s Best Start, Best Life reforms, children benefit from access to funded Three‑Year‑Old and Four‑Year‑Old Kindergarten, helping them build essential social, emotional and early literacy skills before starting school.

Our STEM program introduces children to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through hands-on, play-based learning. By encouraging curiosity, problem-solving, and creative thinking, children explore how things work in a fun and engaging way. These early experiences help build confidence, critical thinking skills, and a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

Alongside guided activities, children are encouraged to experiment, ask questions, and learn through discovery. Whether they are building simple structures, exploring patterns, or engaging with age-appropriate technology, our STEM experiences are designed to spark interest and develop real-world thinking skills in a supportive and engaging environment.

Choosing the right early learning centre is an important decision. At Oz Education Early Learning Centres, we’re proud to partner with families to create a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment for every child.

From our caring educators to our enriching learning programs, families trust us to support their children during the most important early years of development.

Hear directly from our parents as they share their experience and what makes Oz Education feel like more than just childcare.

At Oz Education, nothing is more important than the happiness, safety and wellbeing of your child.

The Government has introduced the 3 Day Guarantee, which provides all CCS eligible families with a minimum of 72 subsidised hours per fortnight, no matter your work, study or training hours.

Oz Education Early Learning Centres offer flexible hours – 9, 10, 11 or full day long daycare sessions to help minimise your out-of-pocket expenses for childcare and save further. If your family is entitled to a maximum subsidy of 95%, your fees could start from as little as $12 a day, depending on the centre.

Oz Education centres in Victoria are approved for the Child Care Subsidy (CCS) and participate in the Victorian Government’s Free Kinder initiative.