Childcare & Kindergarten Oakleigh

Made the party planning so easy.I recommend to anyone to have a party at Madfun Disco. A qualified language educator introduces Greek through meaningful, play-based opportunities. Our day includes a balance of intentional teaching, child-led inquiry, and meaningful routines that support each child’s sense of belonging and wellbeing.  Feel free to visit any of our centres and have a friendly chat with the Program Leader or the parent's utilizing this fantastic Community Service.
The CSS is paid directly to providers to reduce the fees you pay. Extra support is available for some families, such as grandparents and great grandparents, and families experiencing temporary financial hardship. We look forward to welcoming you and your family to our service Enrolments are open for all rooms in our service – please contact us via telephone, webform, email or in person to organise an childcare center near clayton south  obligation free tour.

Explore our Family Guide to CCS, estimate your costs using our CCS Calculator, or read our guide on how to make the most of childcare rebates. Conditions are an additional requirement that services or providers must comply with. This is one of 53 services that Imagine Education Group manages. We believe that every child deserves the very best start in life. We have sent you an email to confirm your tour with all the information you need to find us.
We recognise that parents and guardians are busy though – that’s why each family decides on their own level of involvement. Our staff engage children by using play-based learning that encourages the development of outcomes within the Early Years Learning Framework. We offer quality, long day-care programs, as well as accredited Kindergarten and Preschool programs. Selected centres also provide before-school and after-school care.
Families earning under $85, 279 per year may receive up to 90% subsidy. We regularly invite parents and grandparents into the centre for show-and-tell, as we value building community and connection and sharing our family's stories. We  pride ourselves on our multicultural community, which includes children, families, and educators from over 33 countries, and we celebrate a wide range of cultures and traditions. Our team of dedicated early learning experts hold each other to a very high standard. One of our parents says we’re a ‘perfect place for kids to get messy and come home with a sandpit in their shoes’.

Children across both age groups have opportunities to collaborate during the day. The size of our service also provides greater opportunities for families to connect with one another and for children to build relationships with their educators and peers without feeling overwhelmed. My daughter has attended Papilio St Kilda since 9 months old, and at 16 months I couldn’t be happier with the care and support she receives. Her educators, Trinh and Zoe, were so nurturing during her transition and supported me as I returned to work.
I really value the extra-curricular activities, regular updates and goal-setting, which help me stay involved and support her learning at home. I also love that teachers from other rooms are part of her daily care, it gives me confidence knowing she’s building relationships across the centre as she grows and moves rooms. The whole centre feels warm, welcoming and family-oriented, and the healthy seasonal menu is a big hit with her.

From January 2026, all CCS-eligible families receive a minimum of 72 subsidised hours of care per fortnight (around 3 days per week), regardless of work or study activity. You can apply for CCS through your MyGov account linked to Centerlink. Goodstart was founded on a vision of giving children the best possible start in life through access to quality early learning. We're Australia's largest provider of early learning and care, and all of our profits are reinvested back into our centres, our programs for children, and our people. Our educators work closely with families to understand each child’s routine and needs before they begin, and we offer a gradual orientation process including Stay & Play sessions where appropriate. We’re here to support both child and family every step of the way.
Papilio Blackburn has been a wonderful experience for our family. My child had some separation anxiety when first starting, but the educators were so patient and caring, which made the transition much easier. The centre is small and home-like, and the stable, friendly team really helps children feel safe and settled. We would happily recommend Papilio Blackburn to other families. At Evoke Early Learning, we are passionate about providing children with the highest quality care and education possible.