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Community Kids We have been an ACECQA-rated Exceeding centre for over 10 years. Book a tour today!

Our approach to early childhood education and care centralises the child as an active agent in their own learning, valuing the individual identity each child brings to our child care and early education centres. Community Kids Chirnside Park is a childcare and early learning centre, providing quality long day care and kindergarten for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years in Chirnside Park, Croydon, Mooroolbark and Lilydale. Our dedicated educators and Bachelor-qualified Early Childhood Teachers deliver evidence-based early learning and a Victorian Government-approved kindergarten program. Families enjoy our engaging environments, Individual Learning Plans, chef-prepared meals, and regular updates via our family app. We also offer extracurricular programs including Happy Feet fitness, music & movement and local school connection initiatives.

🎭 Dramatic play IS storytelling.When children act out a favourite book, invent their own characters or give the dragon a...
21/08/2026

🎭 Dramatic play IS storytelling.

When children act out a favourite book, invent their own characters or give the dragon a happy ending, they're building vocabulary, empathy, creativity and confidence.

We are excited to welcome book week and The Magic of story time!

Our Community Kids Horningsea Park Nursery children have been discovering the joy of growing their own food while learni...
19/08/2026

Our Community Kids Horningsea Park Nursery children have been discovering the joy of growing their own food while learning about the importance of caring for Country.

Together, the children planted Snowpea seeds and watched with curiosity as their plants grew and changed over the following months. When the Snowpeas were finally ready to harvest, there was plenty of excitement as the children picked them straight from the garden and had a taste! πŸ«›

A wonderful hands-on experience that encouraged connection with nature, curiosity and an appreciation for where our food comes from.

Ever wondered what's really going on during play?Spoiler: a whole lot of maths and literacy and emotions. πŸ˜„From counting...
12/08/2026

Ever wondered what's really going on during play?

Spoiler: a whole lot of maths and literacy and emotions. πŸ˜„

From counting blocks to narrating stories, from sorting snacks to singing rhymes - your child's brain is building something extraordinary.

Welcome to the Early Learning Wayfinder. πŸ—ΊοΈ

Busy mornings? Community Kids Horningsea Park has you covered! πŸŽπŸ’šTo help make the morning rush a little easier, our Cent...
09/08/2026

Busy mornings? Community Kids Horningsea Park has you covered! πŸŽπŸ’š

To help make the morning rush a little easier, our Centre Manager has created a grab and go breakfast station for families.

With fresh fruit and delicious breakfast treats available to take on the go, it's a simple way to support families and help everyone start the day feeling nourished and ready for the day ahead.

Sometimes it's the little things that can make a big difference.

Join us for the Learn to Be Safe with Emmy and Friends Protective Behaviours Webinar 3 – a free online session designed ...
06/08/2026

Join us for the Learn to Be Safe with Emmy and Friends Protective Behaviours Webinar 3 – a free online session designed to help families feel more confident having important conversations about body autonomy, consent and personal safety.

Presented in collaboration with Act for Kids, the webinar will provide practical tools, age-appropriate language and strategies to support these conversations at home.

πŸ“… Tuesday 18 August 2026
πŸ•— 8:00–9:00pm AEST
πŸ’» Online
🎟️ Free to attend

Please speak with your Centre Manager for registration details.

05/08/2026

Children don't grow in straight lines. They leap, pause, circle back, and then surprise you completely. We celebrate every kind of progress, because every child's path is perfectly their own. πŸ’›

Smiles all around at Community Kids Horningsea Park! 😁🦷Excitement filled the centre as the children welcomed a special v...
31/07/2026

Smiles all around at Community Kids Horningsea Park! 😁🦷

Excitement filled the centre as the children welcomed a special visit from the dentist and the Tooth Fairy, discovering fun ways to keep their teeth healthy.

From carefully brushing the soft toys' teeth during role play to sorting foods that help keep smiles strong, every activity encouraged children to learn through play and hands on exploration.

These engaging experiences help children build positive health habits while making learning meaningful, memorable and lots of fun.

πŸš‘ A visit from the Queensland Ambulance Service sparked plenty of curiosity and learning at Community Kids Old Coach Roa...
30/07/2026

πŸš‘ A visit from the Queensland Ambulance Service sparked plenty of curiosity and learning at Community Kids Old Coach Road!

The children loved meeting paramedics Ash and Kassidy, who shared an engaging, age-appropriate session about ambulance safety and the important role paramedics play in helping our community.

The learning didn't stop when the visit ended. Since then, many of the children have been inspired to take on the role of paramedics during imaginative play, exploring what it means to care for others and respond in an emergency.

A big thank you to Ash and Kassidy for sharing their time, knowledge and kindness with us. We loved having you visit and can't wait to welcome you back again!

27/07/2026

Language development starts long before a child speaks their first word.

From the earliest coos and babbles to complex sentences and storytelling, the language-rich environments we create at Community Kids are actively building children's communication skills every single day.

Our educators engage children in meaningful conversation, read aloud with intention, introduce new vocabulary through play, and listen β€” really listen to what children are trying to say.

20/07/2026

Real families. Real stories. Real impact. πŸ’›
Hear what one of our families had to say about their experience, from the very first day to now.
Watch their story.

Address

3 El Centro
Chirnside Park, VIC
3116

Opening Hours

Monday 6:30am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 6:30am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 6:30am - 6:30pm
Thursday 6:30am - 6:30pm
Friday 6:30am - 6:30pm

Telephone

+61397273727

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