Community Kids Pakenham Early Education Centre
Centre Highlights
Secure Drop Off & Pick Up
Family Collaboration
Progress & Wellbeing Updates
Diversity Celebrated
Meals Prepared by In-House Chef
Local Primary School Connections
Transition to School Program
School Readiness Curriculum
Parent Communication App
Outdoor Playground
Kindergarten Program
Incursion Programs & Activities
Local Community Excursions
Nappies & Wipes Supplied
Educational & Developmental Programs
About Community Kids Pakenham Early Education Centre
We are conveniently located for families in or commuting through Pakenham, Nar Nar Goon, Nar Nar Goon North and Pakenham Upper.
We offer nurturing care and quality early education for children from 6 weeks to 6 years, with flexible hours (9, 10, 11, and 12-hour sessions) to suit busy families.
Our Learning Environments
Our children benefit from familiar faces as they grow, creating a sense of continuity:
- Nursery (0-2 years): A safe, nurturing environment for babies to explore with tailored sensory and social experiences.
- Toddler (2-3 years): Play-based learning encourages curiosity, confidence, and social skills.
- Kindergarten (3-6 years): A stimulating learning environment that prepares our children for school through our Enhanced Learning Program.
We’re proud to have qualified teachers and educators, supported by a team of national education experts, ensuring the highest quality childcare and early education.
Innovative Early Learning Programs
Our teachers deliver the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF or the national curriculum) through play-based learning that covers language, literacy, numeracy, STEM, social, and emotional development. Our program also includes:
- Rhythm and Movement for Self-Regulation (RAMSR), an evidence-based program developed by Queensland University of Technology to support children’s executive function and self-regulation.
- Environmental and social sustainability learning experiences.
- Personalised learning plans for each child.
- Local school connections.
We focus on strong family partnerships through regular learning and development conversations with your child’s lead educator, learning showcases, and in-centre family events. Our Xplor app provides real-time updates and learning summaries daily to keep you informed on your child’s journey.
Availability & Fees
Nursery - 0 yrs to 2 yrs
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Toddler - 2 yrs to 3 yrs
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Kindergarten - 3 yrs to 6 yrs
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Fees for Community Kids Pakenham Early Education Centre may vary based childcare subsidy eligibility. You may be eligible to a rebate of up to 85% of your childcare fees.
Calculate your subsidy3 yrs to 6 yrs
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Fees for Community Kids Pakenham Early Education Centre may vary based childcare subsidy eligibility. You may be eligible to a rebate of up to 85% of your childcare fees.
Calculate your subsidyReviews for Community Kids Pakenham Early Education Centre
- T Pabout 1 month ago
We have our son in the nursery and we've been really happy with how the team look after him. He's been coming here a couple of times a week for about 9 months and he loves it.
- Leia Sharpabout 1 month ago
- loren jurianszabout 2 months ago
My daughter loves to go to community kids Pakenham. She is well cared for and has a very strong personality and she is able to understand a lot of new things and she is very happy with all her peers. She also enjoys working with her educators and she is able to communicate a lot better than what she was before. I’m sure everyone else who’s looking for help with kids that has communication delays should enrol their kids with community kids Pakenham. We’re so glad to have them look after our daughter.❤️
Response from the ownerabout 2 months agoDear Loren, Thank you so much for your amazing 5-star review! Our team at Community Kids Pakenham is so pleased to hear how much your daughter is thriving. It’s amazing to know she feels supported, happy, and is growing in confidence every day—especially with her communication skills. It’s wonderful to know that our dedication is making a positive impact on your family. Warm wishes, The Community Kids Team
- Amber Walker2 months ago
Disgraceful. Over worked staff who are clearly struggling, severely lacking resources and supervision to safely run a centre. Problems after problems, bullying, neglect, secrecy, incidents, no structure, no accountability, the list goes on… Save yourself the trouble and ignore these fraudulent “positive” reviews made by staff members. I wouldn’t even send my dog my dog here.
Location of Community Kids Pakenham Early Education Centre
Pakenham suburb information
Pakenham is a suburb located in Victoria. There are approximately 46 child care centres in Pakenham.
How much is child care in Pakenham? On average, the cost of child care in Pakenham is $135 per day. This breaks down to $135 per day for babies, $132 per day for toddlers and $131 per day for kindergarten.
Pakenham sits just above the national NQS Rating & the average rating of centres is «Meeting NQS».
Number of centres
Child care centres in Pakenham
46
Average cost per day
Baby
0-12 Months
$135
Toddler
13-24 Months
$132
Kindergarten
2-3 Years