CHILDCARE

The Balwyn Community Centre Child Care is registered to care for up to 25 children each day aged between six weeks old to five years. We provide occasional care within a safe and nurturing environment. This page outlines the benefits of occasional care and what to expect when you choose Balwyn Community Centre Child Care. Click on this link to view the dedicated BCC Child Care website.

The Benefits of Occasional Child Care

Occasional Child Care provides a unique child care service. It is centred on creating an individualised, nurturing experience for your child within a smaller Centre and with qualified, passionate staff. At Balwyn Community Centre, we offer two sessions that can be purchased on a term-by-term basis.

For parents, the flexible hours of Occasional Care allow them to meet work-related and non-work-related commitments. It also gives them a much needed break from the hustle and bustle of being a parent! During those precious hours of Occasional Care you might choose to clean the house, run errands, attend a doctor’s appointment, or even have your hair done. Regardless of what you choose do, the break that comes with Occasional Care can do wonders for your health and wellbeing.

The Balwyn Community Centre Difference

Our staff are what set Balwyn Community Centre apart! All of our staff are qualified and hold a Diploma in Children’s Services. Our staff have many years’ experience working with babies, toddlers and young children and work well together to create a safe and nurturing environment. They take pride in their position as a carer for your child and take the time to get to know each child one-on-one.

The nature of service can be quite different in larger child care centres and children may benefit from a smaller group and more personalised child care environment. We’re very proud at Balwyn Community Centre to have a small, tight-knit team who have each worked with us for a number of years. Parents report that they feel connected to our staff and trust that their children are in good hands when they leave.

Your Child’s Experience

From drop-off to pick-up, your child will feel safe in our caring, nurturing environment. The child care program at BCC fosters creativity, friendship and play. During each session your child will:

Learn how to share and work together as they socialise with other children
Discover the joy of books with group story time and one-on-one reading
Play games that focus on learning, team work and fun!
Make new friends with children from all different backgrounds
Listen to music and be encouraged to sing and dance
Get outside and get active in our adventure playground and sandpit

If you have further questions you’re more than welcome to call the child care office.

Our Facilities

Our child care facility meets the highest standards for hygiene and cleanliness and our staff work hard to maintain a clean, safe and childproof environment. We have a large multi-purpose room, private bathroom and toilets, sleep room, outdoor playground and sandpit. Children are kept safe and secure with childproof gates, a large foyer entrance and security doors.

If you would like to view our child care facility you are welcome to book a tour.

“To Four Amazing Ladies! I cannot thank you all enough for taking great care of Kyla. She has loved coming here each week. You have given Kyla everything that she is missing not having family around us – love, comfort, friendship and laughter.” – Kim, Kayla’s Mum

“We have used Balwyn Occasional Care for the last 5 and a half years and now class them as family. All the ladies who work there give 110% to the children in their care and I am completely confident of their care when I leave them. I can’t recommend the centre highly enough and it is with a heavy heart we leave this year.” – Fiona Zeine

2024 COSTS

9am – 3pm 6 hour block
$93.00 ongoing booking, casual $112.00 per session

9am – 4pm 7 hour block
$108.50 ongoing booking, casual $130.00 per session

HOW TO BOOK

If you haven’t yet visited our childcare facility, we invite you to take a tour of our lovely centre and meet with our educators to discuss your child’s individual needs.

If you’d like to go ahead and book a place, please call us on 9836 7942 to find out about current availability, then download our Balwyn Community Centre Child Care Welcome Pack.

HOW TO PAY

Please note that bookings are essential for all childcare sessions. Childcare is available for children aged from 6 weeks up to school-age for up to 30 hours per week. Childcare is offered 40 weeks per year, following school terms. Bookings are made on a term basis, although we offer casual spots if a place is available. See our child care handbook for policies and other relevant information. A limited school holiday program is available during some of the term breaks. Please note childcare is not provided on public holidays.

Child Care Subsidy

Balwyn Community Centre is CSS approved. The childcare subsidy is a means tested benefit based on your family’s combined income and fortnightly activities such as work, study or volunteering. You can access more information about the Child Care Subsidy and how to apply for it here. Please note that the way we process rebates has changed. Parents will now only pay the gap fee.

Meet Our Staff

Child care Balwyn — Gayle – Co-Ordinator

Our Philosophy

We believe that all children need a place to learn and explore, where they can build a sense of who they are and where they belong.

We recognise the importance of play as the basis of learning and aim to provide an environment that is warm, nurturing, inclusive and encouraging for all.

Our program is based on individual and group interests. Through observing and listening we can offer opportunities for children to grow and enhance their strengths, in both our indoor play space and our outdoor environment.

We are a team of experienced educators who respond to all children in a respectful manner, embracing diversity and encouraging each child’s efforts as they learn and master new skills. We also understand that learning and development are individualised experiences, so we encourage communication with all families to make sure their child is engaged and supported.

Each child brings their own cultural heritage, family history and life experience to our Centre and by sharing information and building partnerships with families, we can promote a sense of belonging for ever child in our care.

We believe that children never stop learning and that each day brings new experiences and opportunities for exploring the world around them Our aim is to provide a happy, safe, stimulating and fun environment for them to do so.

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