Childcare in Ringwood
Long daycare & funded kindergarten — Meraki ELC Bayswater, just 10 minutes from Ringwood
Ringwood families looking for high-quality childcare or funded kindergarten will find Meraki ELC Bayswater a calm, considered choice just 10 minutes down Canterbury Road. We're a purpose-built 96-place service on Burton Court offering long day care and Free Kinder for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years — with qualified Early Childhood Teachers in every kinder room, chef-prepared meals included in the daily fee, and a hygge-inspired environment that feels nothing like a typical childcare centre. Ringwood, Ringwood East and Ringwood North parents commuting to Knox, Box Hill or the city love our 6:30am–6:30pm hours and the simplicity of having Free Kinder delivered inside long day care.
Why Ringwood families choose Meraki Bayswater
- •Around 10 minutes from Ringwood via Canterbury Road or Mountain Highway
- •Convenient for commuters to Knox, Box Hill and the city
- •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 leading every kinder room
- •Child Care Subsidy (CCS) accepted to reduce out-of-pocket fees
About Meraki Bayswater
Meraki Early Learning Centres — Bayswater is located at 17 Burton Court, Bayswater VIC 3153. 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 Ringwood 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 Ringwood
Meraki ELC also welcomes families from these nearby suburbs.
Book a tour from Ringwood
Come and see why local families are choosing Meraki Bayswater. Tours take around 30 minutes and you'll meet our team.