Childcare Services

Childcare Services

Merinda Park Learning and Community Centre is in Cranbourne North within the City of Casey. We are a Not for Profit organisation and have been servicing the Cranbourne area for more than 20 years. We provide quality

Before School Care
After School Care
3 and 4 Year Old Funded Kinder
Day Care
School Holiday Care

We offer a reliable, caring and nurturing childcare program that prioritizes the well-being and growth of each child. All our services are Childcare Subsidy (CCS) approved.

Out of School Hours Care

Our supportive childcare caters to the busy schedules of working parents with children at St Therese's Primary School.

Your children will be fed breakfast and there are fun activities based on your children's interests, all overseen by our qualified and caring Educators. You can head to work, knowing that your children are in capable hands and will be safely taken to school.

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Kindergarten

The Early Learning Centre includes a fully funded 3 and 4 year old kindergarten with sessions available up to 5 days a week from

9 am to 3 pm.

We offer a healthy, balanced play diet. Both structured and unstructured play are equally important for a child’s well-being and growth which enables logical and creative thinking skills.

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Day Care

Our nurturing and fun Day Care prioritises the well-being and growth of every child. Children from 2 months to 5 years can attend from 1 day to 5 days a week from 9 am - 3 pm.

You don't need to rush to work to use our Day Care, you can take some time for yourself, go shopping, get your nails done, do some study or care for an elderly parent.

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School Holiday Care

Our School Holiday program provides a fun-filled and safe environment for primary school children during school holidays. We offer a wide range of age-appropriate activities to keep children entertained and engaged during their time in our School Holiday program.

We have families coming from Cranbourne North, Cranbourne West, Clyde, Clyde North, Lyndhurst, Lynbrook, Lang Lang, Officer, Endeavour Hills and Hampton Park.

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We operate under the Early Years Learning Framework and My Time Our Place for school-aged children.

Qualified and Caring Educators
Safe, Secure and Stimulating Environments
Breakfast and Afternoon tea provided
Daily Communication with Parents
Flexible Enrolment Options and
Amongst the lowest fees in Cranbourne North

Childcare Subsidy

Awards

2024

WINNER

Vic Kids Eat Well

A huge round of applause to Kirsty and the OSHC team for winning the Vic Kids Eat Well Award in the whole of Victoria and the Monash Health Promotion Award in the Schools and OSHC category within the City of Casey, City of Dandenong and Shire of Cardinia. The Centre over the past 12 months has made many changes to adapt to a healthier menu and with the great help of the children in cooking, serving and cleaning up. We've also removed the processed foods and replaced them with more fresh vegetables, fruit, eggs and dairy, and encourage the children to help cook and clean each day.

As a team effort, we are Victorian State Winners !

Click on link to read more Kids in the kitchen at Merinda Park Learning and Community Centre OSHC - Vic Kids Eat Well (health.vic.gov.au)

2023

WINNERS - Schools and OSHC

Health Promotion Awards

Thanks to everyone who supported and attended our annual Health Promotion Awards. Your encouragement made the event truly special—a big congratulations to all the people who were nominated and won awards. We’re so proud of you and of your contribution to making our community healthier.