Childcare near Mooroolbark
Long daycare & funded kindergarten — Meraki ELC Mooroolbark, right here in Mooroolbark
Looking for childcare or kindergarten in Mooroolbark 3138? Meraki ELC Mooroolbark is right on Manchester Road — a purpose-built long day care and funded kindergarten service for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years. Local families choose us for our calm, hygge-inspired environments, qualified Early Childhood Teachers leading every kinder room, chef-prepared meals included in the daily fee, and the simplicity of having Free Kinder delivered inside long day care. With 6:30am–6:30pm hours 50 weeks a year, we suit Mooroolbark parents commuting to Lilydale, Croydon, Chirnside Park and the city alike.
Why Mooroolbark families choose Meraki Mooroolbark
- •Right in Mooroolbark 3138 — 101-103 Manchester Road
- •Government-funded Three and Four Year Old Kindergarten (Free Kinder)
- •Free Kinder delivered inside long day care — no double drop-offs
- •Open 6:30am–6:30pm Monday to Friday, 50 weeks a year
- •Five chef-prepared meals daily, included in the all-inclusive fee
- •Qualified Early Childhood Teachers in every kindergarten room
- •Therapy dog Molly visits weekly — a calming presence for children
- •Child Care Subsidy (CCS) accepted to reduce out-of-pocket fees
About Meraki Mooroolbark
Meraki Early Learning Centres — Mooroolbark is located at 101-103 Manchester Road, Mooroolbark VIC 3138. We're open monday to friday, 6:30am – 6:30pm, caring for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years. Our practice is grounded in slow pedagogy, child-led learning and respectful relationships with families.
Programs available to Mooroolbark families
3 Year Old Kindergarten
Funded program led by qualified Early Childhood Teachers.
4 Year Old Kindergarten
Free Kinder — preparing children for school with confidence.
Long Day Care
6 weeks to 6 years, 6:30am–6:30pm with all meals included.
Chef-Prepared Meals
Five nutritious meals daily, freshly made on-site.
Childcare near Mooroolbark
Meraki ELC also welcomes families from these nearby suburbs.
Book a tour from Mooroolbark
Come and see why local families are choosing Meraki Mooroolbark. Tours take around 30 minutes and you'll meet our team.