Centre Highlights
Educational & Developmental Programs
Indigenous Education
Dance Programs
School Readiness Curriculum
SunSmart Aware
Sport Programs
Kindergarten Program
Nappies & Wipes Supplied
Bush Kinder
Allergy & Anaphylaxis Aware
About Happy Hippo Childcare Lovely Banks
🌿 Welcome to Happy Hippo Childcare Lovely Banks! 🌿
At Happy Hippo Childcare Lovely Banks, we are passionate about providing a superior childcare experience for both children and families. With over 20 years of expertise in early education, development, and care, we create a place where children feel safe, inspired, and excited to learn every day.
✨ Our Child-Centred Approach
We believe children thrive in environments that are bright, fun, and natural. That’s why we offer:
Spacious, colourful indoor play areas
Stunning outdoor spaces with modern equipment and age-appropriate toys
A warm, nurturing community where children can explore, discover, and grow together
🌟 Centre Features & Inclusions 🌟
✔️ Freshly prepared, nutritious meals daily by our qualified chef
✔️ Nappies & bottles provided for your convenience
✔️ Allergy-aware & Sunsmart service
✔️ Meeting National Quality Standards (NQS)
🎉 Programs That Make Us Shine
FREE 3 & 4 Year Old Sessional Kinder for eligible families
Onsite Bush Kinder – connecting children with nature every day
Little Sports Heroes program (for all age groups)
Gardening Gurus program – hands-on learning through nature
Out & About programs – engaging with the wider community
💛 At Happy Hippo Lovely Banks, your child isn’t just cared for—they are celebrated, encouraged, and supported to build a lifelong love of learning.
📞 Call us today to book a tour and see why families love Happy Hippo Childcare Lovely Banks!
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Location of Happy Hippo Childcare Lovely Banks
Corio suburb information
Corio is a suburb located in Victoria. There are approximately 7 child care centres in Corio.
How much is child care in Corio? On average, the cost of child care in Corio is $136 per day. This breaks down to $136 per day for babies, $140 per day for toddlers and $135 per day for kindergarten.
Corio sits just above the national NQS Rating & the average rating of centres is «Meeting NQS».
Average cost per day
Baby
0-12 Months
$136
Toddler
13-24 Months
$140
Kindergarten
2-3 Years