Childcare and kindergarten in Mordialloc, VIC
Kindy Patch Mordialloc offers long day care and a Government-approved Kindergarten program for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years, conveniently located for families in Mordialloc, Parkdale, Moorabbin, Aspendale, Mentone and Braeside in Melbourne.
Small, family-oriented centre
With 40 places and no team turnover in many years, our centre has a warm, family-oriented feel. Children are cared for by familiar educators who truly know them. Each child has an Individual Learning Plan based on their interests, strengths and developmental goals.
Outdoor play with climbing and cubby spaces
Children can enjoy outdoor play in a space with a climbing frame and cubby house. These features give children opportunities to move, climb, imagine, practise social skills and spend time outdoors.
Spacious indoor learning areas
Indoors, children learn in spacious rooms with a range of resources for play-based learning. The rooms give children space for group activities, quieter moments, creativity and age-appropriate skill building.
Experienced team with low turnover
With no team turnover in many years, children are cared for by familiar educators who know their routines, interests and personalities. This consistency helps children feel secure and supports strong, trusted relationships over time.
Government-approved Kindergarten program
Our Government-approved Kindergarten program is delivered by a Bachelor-qualified Early Childhood Teacher in collaboration with educators. Children build confidence for school through play-based learning, routines, friendships and growing independence.
Incursions and excursions
Children take part in incursions and excursions throughout the year, adding variety and real-world connections to their learning. These experiences help children explore new ideas, meet different people and connect with their community.
Seasonal meals by our in-house chef
Our in-house chef prepares breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and a late snack each day. The rotating seasonal menu caters for halal meals, allergies and individual dietary requirements. Healthy recipes are also available in the foyer for families to take home.
Family updates and communication
Families receive daily updates through our family app, including room activities, learning and highlight photos. Educator conversations, observations, newsletters and centre events help families stay involved throughout the year.
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Age-appropriate early learning
0 to 2 years
Nursery
In our nursery room, babies are cared for in a calm, nurturing environment where they feel safe, secure and comforted.
Educators build strong bonds through responsive care, songs, gestures and one-on-one interactions that support early communication. Sensory play helps babies explore the world around them while developing fine and gross motor skills. Daily routines are also designed to reflect home life, giving children comfort, consistency and familiarity.
In this room, children are encouraged to:
- Build secure relationships with educators
- Communicate through songs, gestures and responsive interactions
- Explore through sensory play
- Develop fine and gross motor skills
- Feel settled through routines that mirror home life
2 to 3 years
Toddlers
In our toddler room, children are supported as they build independence, expressive language and early social skills.
Educators guide children as they practise self-help skills such as feeding, dressing and toileting. Through play, children also learn to manage emotions, build peer relationships and explore safely. Storytelling, music and counting games help introduce early literacy and numeracy in ways that feel natural and engaging.
In this room, children are encouraged to:
- Practise self-help skills, including feeding, dressing and toileting
- Build expressive language through stories, music and play
- Develop emotional regulation and peer relationships
- Explore safely and take age-appropriate risks
- Build early literacy and numeracy through counting games and shared experiences
3 to 4 years
Pre-Kinder
In our Pre-Kinder room, children begin using inquiry-based learning to ask questions, solve problems and express their ideas creatively.
Educators support each child’s identity and sense of belonging through cultural exploration and inclusive practices. Children strengthen fine motor skills through art, construction and sensory play, while group projects help them practise teamwork, communication and collaboration.
In this room, children are encouraged to:
- Ask questions and solve problems through inquiry-based learning
- Express creativity through art, construction and sensory play
- Build identity and belonging through cultural exploration
- Practise teamwork and communication through group projects
- Develop collaboration skills for the next stage of learning
4 to 5 years
Kinder
In our Kinder room, children prepare for the transition to school by building resilience, confidence, leadership and independence.
Literacy, numeracy and self-expression are woven into engaging activities, while classroom roles and routines help children take responsibility. Educators also support conflict resolution and emotional resilience, helping children build the social skills they need for school. Project-based investigations encourage children to explore their ideas more deeply and develop a love of learning.
In this room, children are encouraged to:
- Build confidence, resilience and leadership
- Develop literacy, numeracy and self-expression
- Take responsibility through classroom roles and routines
- Practise conflict resolution and emotional resilience
- Explore ideas through project-based investigations
- Feel prepared and excited for the transition to school
Inclusive support for every child
We develop Individual Learning Plans in partnership with families and allied health professionals to ensure personalised goals are met. Our rooms are designed to be flexible and sensory-friendly, with quiet spaces, visual supports, and adaptive materials. We also welcome therapists and specialists into the centre whenever needed to provide consistent, collaborative support.
For children learning English as an additional language, we create language-rich environments that embed communication into play, music, storytelling, and daily routines. Educators use visual cues, gestures, and consistent routines help support comprehension.
Fees
The Child Care Subsidy can reduce your daily out-of-pocket fee by up to 95% depending on your family’s entitlements.
Nursery
0 – 2 years
$194.60/day
Toddler
2 – 4 years
$194.60/day
Kindergarten
4 – 5 years
$194.60/day
Child Care Subsidy Estimator
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Matrix Out of Pocket Cost
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*Kindergarten/preschool subsidy applied: $0.00
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Frequently asked questions
A centre tour is a convenient way to experience the childcare centre of your choice and meet with our qualified educators at a time that is suitable for your family’s schedule. Click here to book a tour online.
On the day of the tour, you can observe practices and interactions within the centre environment. You’ll be able to see all the rooms and playgrounds, ask the team members any questions you have in mind, and get all the information you need to make the best decision for your child.
Enrolling is simple, and our Family Support Team will guide you through each step.
First, find your local centre and book a tour so you can meet the team and explore the learning environment. If the centre is the right fit and a place is available, you’ll receive an enrolment offer for your child. If a place is not currently available in your child’s age group, we can add your child to the waitlist and keep you updated.
To finalise your enrolment, you’ll complete an online enrolment form through a secure link sent by our Family Support Team. You’ll also need to provide key details and documents, including your child’s birth certificate, Medicare details, immunisation history statement and, if eligible, your Child Care Subsidy details.
Before your child’s first day, you may be invited to attend a Stay and Play session. This gives your child time to explore the centre, meet their educators, and start feeling comfortable in their new environment. Once your paperwork is complete, your child is ready to start their early learning journey with us.
Starting child care is a big milestone, and a little preparation can help your child feel more comfortable and confident.
Before your child’s first day, you can talk positively about their new centre, explain what their day might look like, and practise small routines such as packing their bag, saying goodbye, washing hands and sitting down for meals. You may also like to visit the centre with your child, meet their educators and ask our team about what to bring on the first day.
When your child starts, our educators will take the time to get to know your child’s routine, interests, comfort items and individual needs. Settling in looks different for every child, so we work closely with families to help children feel safe, supported and ready to learn.
Most of our child care and early education centres offer nappies and wipes, sunscreen and hats, as well as nutritious meals prepared by our in-house cook. Some centres also provide sheets and formula, so you may not need to remember to pack them.
For nursery children, be sure to bring: nappy rash cream, dummies, bottles and teats, comfort toys or blankets, three spare outfits, spare socks and a plastic bag for wet clothes.
For toddlers and preschool or kindergarten-aged children, it’s best to bring: spare underwear, water bottle or sippy cup, sun hat, closed-toe shoes, two spare outfits, spare socks and a plastic bag for wet clothes.
Plus, anything else your individual child may need, such as breast milk, a sleeping bag, a comforter or medication.
It’s best to speak to your centre of choice for a full list of everything included.
Kindy Patch uses Xplor Home as our family communication app. It is the best and easiest way to keep track of your child’s day.
After you enrol your child with the centre, you can utilise Xplor Home to book child care days, manage your account, receive the photographs that capture your child’s learning, learn about your child’s progress, as well as keep up-to-date with upcoming centre events and important information.
If your child shows signs of an infectious illness when they arrive at the centre or becomes sick during the day, you may be notified that you need to make alternative arrangements or pick up your child from the centre and keep them home until they are no longer infectious. While we understand that this can be inconvenient, Kindy Patch is committed to maintaining a healthy environment and reducing the risk of infection for all children.
Under the Child Care Subsidy (CCS), families are allowed 42 absence days per child, per financial year. These can be taken for any reason, including public holidays and when children are sick, without requiring families to provide documentation.
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