Give your Child the Best Start
Trusted for excellence for 45 years
Oz Education Footscray childcare and early learning centre offers a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 0–6 to play, learn and thrive. Established in 1980, Oz Education has been committed to providing exceptional educational care for over four decades. With chef-prepared meals, enriching programs, expertly designed curricula, and all-inclusive essentials, we’re been leading in educational childcare for families who wants the best start for their child.
3-Day Guarantee Childcare
Starting January 2026, enjoy three days of subsidised childcare per week under the new 3-Day Guarantee – regardless of work, study, or activity level.
Enrol with Confidence – $0 Admission Fees Until 30 Nov 2025
At our centre, your child come first. You’ll love our:
- Free orientation sessions to ensure a smooth start and peace of mind
- Family friendly no withdrawal fee policy – because we believe in flexibility
Start your child’s journey at the best place. Enquire today.
Why choose our Footscray childcare and preschool
- Boutique 50-place centre – tailored attention for every child
- Qualified, caring, and dedicated early childhood educators
- Low child-to-educator ratios for personalised care
- All meals freshly prepared onsite
- CCTV, secure Parent App, and priority parking for peace of mind
- Large sun-safe outdoor play areas
- Open Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 6:00pm
Included in Your Enrolment:
- STEM-focused, play-based learning programs
- Multi-sports and dance classes
- Structured preschool and school-readiness programs
- Award-winning maths and literacy programs
- Excursions and incursions to extend learning
- Health, safety, and wellbeing education – including dental checks
- Hands-on cooking, gardening, and sustainability experiences
Quick Enquiry
To enquire a place for your child, fill the form below and our friendly staff will call you shortly. You may contact them on 1300 088 520.
Visit our Footscray childcare centre
Oz Education Footscray is conveniently located in the Maribyrnong council with surrounding parks and local schools including Footscray North Primary School, St John’s School and Footscray Primary School. Moreover, you’ll have easy access to nearby services including High Point Shopping Centre, dining options, and public transport.
Centre
8 Empire St, Footscray, Melbourne VIC 3011
Contact
1300 644 125
Opening Hours
7am to 6pm
Margaret
Centre Director of Oz Education Footscray
At Oz Education Footscray, I lead with heart and a commitment to delivering exceptional childcare in one of Melbourne’s most vibrant suburbs. Footscray is a melting pot of culture and creativity, and I bring that same energy into our centre – creating spaces that are inclusive, inspiring, and safe. As Centre Director, I value collaboration with families and community, ensuring every child in our Footscray childcare centre feels empowered, supported, and celebrated.
Trusted for over 40 Years
Our premium early learning centres, located across New South Wales, offer exceptional educational care that’s tailored to the needs of children aged 6 weeks to 6 years old. Children from our Footscray childcare and early learning centre can look forward to a wide range of fun learning experiences that nurture their developmental potential.
Safe and nurturing environment
Qualified and caring educators
High quality personalised care
Fun STEM learning and Preschool
Wide range of free inclusions
Save with subsidies and flexible hours
WHY YOU’LL LOVE US
Safe & Stimulating Spaces
Oz Education Early Learning Centres offer safe, modern, and spacious indoor and outdoor play areas tailored for different age groups. Each centre is well equipped with fun yet educational resources suited for your active and growing toddler.
What you can expect
- Large spacious rooms
- Dedicated sleep area and cots
- Shaded outdoor areas
- Fun sensory educational toys
- Age appropriate learning resources
- Reading nook and library of books
- Home and community role play corner
- Preschool STEM learning area
- Child-friendly toilets
- Soft landing play grounds
- Sensory garden beds
- Bike tracks and sand pits
- Sturdy play gyms
- Educational outdoor play toys
- Outdoor sporting equipment
- Shaded outdoor areas
- Kitchen managed by a chef
- Staff offices and programming rooms
- Safe and secured entry
- CCTV cameras
- Priority car spaces
- and more
Come visit our centre and see for yourself.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE US
Personalised Learning and Care
Daily learning experiences and care at our centres are customised to suit your child’s unique requirements and support their stage-by-stage growth and developmental needs.
What you can expect
- Caring for individual sleep and feeding routines
- Support for unique cultural and dietary needs
- Four freshly prepared, nutritious meals each day
- Professional dental and eyesight assessments
- Fun and enriching incursions
- Individual digital learning portfolio
- Personalised Preschool Workbook
- Individual access MathSeeds and Reading Eggs
- Enriching Dance, Multisports and Life Skills programs
- Personalised Preschool Report
- Family and birthday celebrations
- Baby essentials from nappies, cot sheets to wipes
- Parent App for daily updates
- and more.
Come meet our staff and get answers to all your questions.
Why Parents love Oz Education Footscray
Very happy with the teachers! The educators at Oz Education Footscray childcare are caring, professional, and go above and beyond to support the children’s learning and well-being. A special thank you to the Centre Director and educators for their dedication, patience, and continuous support—they have made such a positive difference. Highly recommended!
Lakshimi Hemanth
Our daughter was quite shy when she first started at Oz Education, but thanks to the caring and supportive educators, she has blossomed into a confident and competent learner. She now participates actively in activities, expresses herself freely, and shows curiosity and enthusiasm for learning every day. The nurturing environment at Oz Education Footscray kindergarten has truly helped her grow both socially and academically. We couldn’t be happier with her progress!
Nutanid
As a teacher, I value high-quality early education, and Oz Education’s kindergarten program has been exceptional. My child has thrived in a nurturing, engaging environment that fosters curiosity, independence, and essential school readiness skills. The educators are caring, professional, and dedicated to each child’s growth.
Elizabeth
Discover our STEM Learning Program
We are more than a childcare centre. Oz Education Footscray offers an outstanding kindergarten program with a strong focus on early STEM learning. Your child will have fun experimenting and problem-solving with early STEM concepts. Come and explore the exciting world of early STEM education. Book a tour to explore our unique approach to STEM learning at Oz Education.
Inspiring a Love for Learning
We engage young children in enriching experiences that cultivate their ability and passion for learning. Throughout their early learning journey, they will be encouraged to explore, ask questions, make wise choices, and develop through meaningful interactions with our qualified and caring educators.
Playtpus (0-2 years old)
Our Platypus Room provide a safe and nurturing environment where our little ones enjoy plenty of cuddles and conversations with caring educators that help them feel valued and supported as they embark on their early learning journey.
Koala (2-3 years)
Our Koala Room offers a wide range of early learning and extra-curricular programs designed to foster the growing curiosity, sense of adventure, and social friendships in your active and developing toddler.
Kangaroo (3-4 years)
In our Kangaroo Room, learners enhance their understanding of the world and early STEM concepts, all while improving their physical, motor, and social abilities before progressing to their final preschool year.
Lizard (4-5 years)
Our Advantage Preschool program provides a structured learning environment that equips young learners with essential school readiness and STEM skills to enhance their confidence and independence for both school and life.
Purpose-Built Centre
Our Footscray childcare and kindergarten provide spacious environments that are tailored to each child’s age group to promote creative exploration and discovery learning.
Key Features
- Safe and secured intercom entry
- CCTV cameras
- Child-safe rooms and toilets
- Baby-safe cots and rooms
- Soft landing playground
- Sun-safe covered outdoor area
- Priority car space
- Kitchen catered meals
- Dedicated spaces for staff
0 - 2 Year Olds
- Baby room for sensory play and early learning
- Baby safe cots and linens
- Fun musical and construction toys
- Age appropriate learning resources
- Reading nook with sensory flip books
- Home and community role play corner
- Sturdy play gym and more
2 to 3 Year Olds
- Two large indoor play rooms
- Learning corner
- Large outdoor play area with shaded play areas
- Age appropriate learning resources
- Reading nook with a library of books
- Home and community role play corners
- Sand pit
- Sturdy cubby house
- Educational outdoor furniture
- Outdoor sporting equipment and more
4 to 6 year olds
- Large indoor room
- Shaded outdoor areas
- Learning corner
- Preschool and STEM learning resources
- Reading nook and library of books
- Home and community role play corner
- Bike track and sand pit
- Sturdy play gym
- Shaded outdoor play area
- Outdoor sporting equipment and more
Large Spacious Rooms
Age appropriate learning resources
Nurturing Environment
Fun sensory educational play
Early Numeracy & Literacy Resources
Award-winning preschool resources
Early STEM Learning
Imaginative Mini Worlds
All-Inclusive Programs & Services
We offer a wide range of services at no extra cost ensuring every child has the opportunity to reach their physical, cognitive and socio-emotional developmental milestones during their early formation years.
Supporting you all the way
Oz Education Footscray is proud to provide childcare under several programs, such as:
- The Child Care Subsidy is accessible to most families and can cover some of their fees based on their income.
- The Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) assists parents in completing their English classes, while providing children with play-based learning opportunities.
- The Free Kinder Program provides children aged 3 and 4 year olds in our care the opportunity for the best chance and start to life.
Throughout your child’s learning journey at Oz Education, we’ll work with you to understand your child’s unique needs every step of the way from orientation to graduation. Don’t miss out. Secure a place today.