Melbourne East
Childcare near me — Bayswater & Mooroolbark
Two warm, home-like early learning centres in Melbourne's east — daycare, long day care and funded kindergarten for children 6 weeks to 6 years. Open Monday to Friday, 6:30am–6:30pm, CCS approved.
Your two closest Meraki centres
Tap the address to open directions in Google Maps, or call the centre closest to you for real-time room availability.
Bayswater
17 Burton Court, Bayswater VIC 3153
Mon–Fri, 6:30am–6:30pm · 6 weeks to 6 years
Serving Bayswater, Boronia, Wantirna, Heathmont, Ringwood.
Mooroolbark
101-103 Manchester Road, Mooroolbark VIC 3138
Mon–Fri, 6:30am–6:30pm · 6 weeks to 6 years
Serving Mooroolbark, Lilydale, Croydon, Kilsyth, Chirnside Park.
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Childcare near me — FAQs
What families across Melbourne's east ask when searching for a nearby childcare centre.
How do I find the closest childcare to me?+
Meraki Early Learning Centres has two locations in Melbourne's east — Bayswater (17 Burton Court, Bayswater VIC 3153) and Mooroolbark (101–103 Manchester Road, Mooroolbark VIC 3138). Enter either address into Google Maps to see live drive time from where you are, or choose your suburb below to see which centre is closest.
Which suburbs are near Meraki childcare?+
We serve families across the Knox and Yarra Ranges corridor: Bayswater, Bayswater North, Boronia, Heathmont, Wantirna, Wantirna South, The Basin, Ringwood, Mooroolbark, Lilydale, Croydon, Kilsyth, Chirnside Park and Montrose — most within a 5–15 minute drive of one of our centres.
What are your opening hours?+
Both Meraki centres are open Monday to Friday, 6:30am to 6:30pm. Extended hours make drop-off and pick-up easy for working families across Melbourne's east.
What ages do you take?+
We care for children from 6 weeks to 6 years old — nursery, toddlers, and funded 3 and 4 year old kindergarten — at both Bayswater and Mooroolbark.
Do you accept the Child Care Subsidy?+
Yes — both Meraki centres are approved Child Care Subsidy (CCS) providers. Eligible families also receive Free Kinder funding of up to $2,563 per child, per year on our funded kindergarten programs.
Is there a waiting list?+
Availability changes room by room. Call your closest centre — Bayswater on (03) 8658 7880 or Mooroolbark on (03) 9727 3806 — for real-time availability, or book a tour and we'll confirm on the day.
Can I tour a centre before enrolling?+
Yes, and we recommend it. A 30-minute tour lets you meet the educators, see the rooms, and get a personalised fee estimate. Book online or call the centre closest to you.
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