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:
- Social skills development through peer interaction
- Early learning experiences that prepare children for school
- Structured routines that promote independence
- Exposure to diverse cultures and backgrounds
- Professional support for developmental milestones
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:
- Age-appropriate learning activities
- Structured daily routines
- Outdoor play and physical activities
- Social interaction with peers
- Nutritious meals and snacks in some centres
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:
Why choose Uniting for childcare?
- Excellent value for money through lower-than-typical fees
- Experienced and qualified educators
- Inclusive programs catering to diverse needs
- Strong focus on early learning and development
- Safe and nurturing environments
- Community-oriented approach.
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:
- Develop their sense of identity and belonging
- Reveal their individuality and creativity
- Grow their self-confidence
- Learn to express themselves
- Discover the world in sensory learning experiences
- Care for our planet, through adventures in nature
- Embark on journeys filled with numbers, arts, and languages
- Understand and embrace new cultures
- Feel a sense of belonging, connecting with their community.
Find a centre
Looking for some childcare guidance?
If you are unsure how to find the right Uniting service for your child, please contact us on 1800 183 103 or fill out an online form.
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.
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
We offer care for children from birth to school age, with specific age ranges varying by service type and location.
Contact us here to begin the enrollment process.
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.
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