Childcare services in Victoria & Tasmania

Uniting offers high-quality childcare Melbourne and childcare Tasmania services, providing inclusive and nurturing environments that support your child's early development.

Childcare for children 0 -12 years old

What is childcare?

Childcare is a comprehensive service that supports children’s early development while providing a safe and nurturing environment. At Uniting, our childcare programs balance education, play, and care, ensuring your child receives holistic support. Our community childcare centres focus on creating a strong foundation for lifelong learning and social skills. 

Childcare in Victoria and Tasmania.

Our childcare centres throughout Victoria and Tasmania are designed to foster learning, growth, and social connections for children from diverse backgrounds. We offer opportunities for your child to grow emotionally, socially, physically and intellectually. We provide childcare services that strengthen the wellbeing of children, families and local communities. Through nature-based, hands-on learning activities, we will support your child’s development while they play, learn and make friends. Our goal is to nurture happy, healthy children and inspire a lifelong love of learning. 

Why should my child go to childcare?

Attending childcare offers numerous benefits for your child’s development:

Moreover, quality childcare services help parents balance work and family life, knowing their children are in safe, nurturing environments.

What to expect from our childcare services

At Uniting childcare centres, your child will experience:

Our programs are designed to stimulate curiosity, encourage exploration, and build essential skills for lifelong learning.

Types of childcare services

Uniting offers a range of childcare services to meet diverse family needs:

Occasional care

Flexible, short-term care for families needing periodic childcare support. 

Before and after school care

Extended hours care for school-aged children, providing a safe and fun environment outside school hours. 

Long day care

Full-day care and early learning programs for children from birth to school age.

Vacation care

Engaging programs during school holidays for primary school-aged children.

Family day care

Personalised care in a home-based setting, offering a family-like environment for small groups of children from birth to school age

Why choose Uniting for childcare?

Uniting stands out among childcare centres in Melbourne and Tasmania for several reasons:

Qualified educators 

Our educators hold a minimum Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, with many possessing advanced qualifications. They create nurturing, safe environments that support each child’s unique developmental journey. 

Tailored programs 

We offer customised programs that cater to each child’s individual needs, ensuring personal growth and development. Our approach recognises and celebrates the diversity of children in our care, fostering inclusivity and respect.

Program benefits

As they explore with their peers, we will help your child to:  

Frequently Asked Questions

We offer care for children from birth to school age, with specific age ranges varying by service type and location.

Fees vary by service type and location. Many families are eligible for government subsidies. Contact us for specific information about your situation.

All our educators have a minimum Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, with many holding diploma or degree-level qualifications.

Hear the real story

Karen’s story.

Karen started her family day care business 15 years ago. “My grandchild needed day care,” says Karen. “Our 2 youngest children went to family day care and I saw how beneficial it was for them.”

Our 2 youngest children went to family day care and I saw how beneficial it was for them. And it’s a perfect fit for my family. I can make my own hours to suit our lifestyle.

Kylie has been a family day care educator in Hobart for 13 years. Starting off her career in retail, she always knew working with children was her true calling.
Uniting has welcomed a report to improve access to and connections with early childhood services for culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) families across Victoria.
All children deserve access to quality education that gives them the best start to life. That’s why Uniting Vic. Tas has been advocating for political parties to commit to 15-hours a week of fully funded, high-quality early learning for every three-year-old.
Nutrition

We teach healthy eating and general wellbeing habits across all of our childcare services. At many of our services, children take an active role in their food preparation through tending to fruit, vegetable and herb gardens. Many of our early learning services prepare meals on site. Food safety and accommodating dietary and cultural requirements is important to us.

Environment

Through a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities, we celebrate the natural environment and where possible use sustainable materials in our early learning centres, providing fun, stimulating and educational experiences for your child.

Educators

Our educators are passionate about offering programs that foster social connections, confidence, community spirit and a sense of belonging for all children. To ensure the best outcomes for your child, our early learning staff have a minimum Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent. Our educators are trained in various programs to support the mental health of your child and are skilled in working with children who have experienced challenges and trauma. As a child safe organisation, our educators undergo regular working with children and police checks.

Long day care

You can rely on us for long day care services, which are designed to be flexible to suit your needs, while offering activities to help your child thrive.

Occasional care

Occasional care is perfect if you need childcare support now and then while you fulfil commitments. You can focus on work or other priorities, knowing that your child is taking part in fun and educational activities.

Family day care

Family day care offers personalised early learning support, within the comfort of an approved educator’s home or venue. You will enjoy peace of mind with extended hours of care in a small group setting.

Vacation care​

School may be out, but
support is still here. Keep
your children busy, safe
and entertained with our
vacation care program.

Before and after school care

Primary school aged children can access extended learning through fun leisure and recreational activities in our before and after school care services.

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Looking for some childcare guidance?

If you are unsure how to find the right Uniting service for your child, please use our Early Learning Centre Guide Me. 

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Karen’s story.

Karen started her family day care business 15 years ago. “My grandchild needed day care,” says Karen. “Our 2 youngest children went …
Kylie has been a family day care educator in Hobart for 13 years. Starting off her career in retail, she always knew …
Uniting has welcomed a report to improve access to and connections with early childhood services for culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) families …
All children deserve access to quality education that gives them the best start to life. That’s why Uniting Vic. Tas has been …