Creative Garden Early Learning Cheltenham
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
Sport Programs
Parent Communication App
Outdoor Playground
Kindergarten Program
Incursion Programs & Activities
Local Community Excursions
Nappies & Wipes Supplied
Educational & Developmental Programs
About Creative Garden Early Learning Cheltenham
We are conveniently located for families in or commuting through Hampton, Hampton East, Brighton East, Bentleigh, Bentleigh East, Moorabbin, Heatherton, Black Rock, Beaumaris and Mentone in Melbourne.
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 Creative Garden Early Learning Cheltenham 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 Creative Garden Early Learning Cheltenham 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 Creative Garden Early Learning Cheltenham
- Amelia Kelly23 days ago
Both of my sons have attended this centre from the age of one through to the kinder program and we’ve had such a positive experience. The managers have created a caring and supportive environment where kids are encouraged to grow, learn, and thrive. The educators are amazing — nurturing, thoughtful, and truly invested in the children. Highly recommend!
- Luanne 22056 months ago
We have had our son in CG for over 18months, the care has been great. The educators are caring and the children seem to be well engaged in activities through the day. We appreciate the daily updates from his carers, Alpa is fantastic at keeping us informed of how he is going away from home. We can see he is content and learns so much there. Kayla and Nicola in management are so responsive and couldn’t be more helpful, it’s made navigating childcare for the first time as an international family so much easier. Big thanks to the team!
- Sarah Glass12 months ago
Kayla and Nicola run the most lovely centre! All the staff are highly qualified and look after the children like their own, it’s definitely a home away from home experience. The Kinder Program is absolutely amazing, my daughter comes home with new knowledge everyday. She begs me to go even on the weekends. There’s so many incredible resources and from what I have observed my daughter is always engaged in an activity. Thank you Creative Garden for being apart of my daughter’s learning journey.
Response from the owner12 months agoDear Sarah, thanks for leaving us such a wonderful review. We are thrilled that you loved your experience; our staff will definitely be happy to read what you wrote. We put customer experience and satisfaction as our priority, and your review reaffirms the hard work we put in every day. Kind regards, The Creative Garden Team.
- Ashlee Bissellabout 1 year ago
I can't rate creative garden in cheltnam high enough. From the moment me did orientation the management and staff have been amazing. Kayla and Nicola have a huge presence in the centre and are always there to talk to. The staff in bluebell have been so kind, caring and always love a chat about how things are going. I love that I can call anytime and get an update really put my mind at ease especially at the start. Thank you to all the staff you are all truly amazing I respect and admire what you do everyday to keep our kids happy and safe 🥰
Response from the ownerabout 1 year agoDear Ashlee, thanks for leaving us such a wonderful review. We are thrilled that you loved your experience; our staff will definitely be happy to read what you wrote. We put customer experience and satisfaction as our priority, and your review reaffirms the hard work we put in every day. Kind regards, The Creative Garden Team.
Location of Creative Garden Early Learning Cheltenham
Cheltenham suburb information
Cheltenham is a suburb located in Victoria. There are approximately 33 child care centres in Cheltenham.
How much is child care in Cheltenham? On average, the cost of child care in Cheltenham is $151 per day. This breaks down to $151 per day for babies, $145 per day for toddlers and $151 per day for kindergarten.
Cheltenham sits just above the national NQS Rating & the average rating of centres is «Meeting NQS».
Number of centres
Child care centres in Cheltenham
33
Average cost per day
Baby
0-12 Months
$151
Toddler
13-24 Months
$145
Kindergarten
2-3 Years
