Kindy Patch Clarinda
Centre Highlights
Secure Drop Off & Pick Up
Progress & Wellbeing Updates
Meals Prepared by In-House Chef
Transition to School Program
School Readiness Curriculum
Parent Communication App
Outdoor Playground
Kindergarten Program
Nappies & Wipes Supplied
Educational & Developmental Programs
About Kindy Patch Clarinda
About Kindy Patch Clarinda Long Daycare and Kindergarten
Welcome to Kindy Patch Clarinda. We're ideally located for families in Clarinda, Clayton, Clayton South, Oakleigh South, Bentleigh East and Huntingdale.
Our Long Daycare and Kindergarten Centre provides early education and care for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years.
We provide convenient, full care coverage from 9hr, 10hr or full days, 5 days per week, including school holidays.
Our dedicated team of Teachers and Educators provide a safe, nurturing, and inspiring learning environment - where your child can thrive, and be their wonderful self, every day.
Getting school ready? We offer the Government-approved Kindergarten program that helps ensure your child has a successful transition to formal schooling.
We offer a great variety of learning experiences at our Centre including:
- Sustainability Program: Helps children develop and understand the importance of embedding sustainable practices into everyday life. Children learn about recycling, conserving water, growing food and the importance of protecting our planet.
- Community Engagement Program: Encourages children to interact with and discover their local community. We often have visits from community services, and we go out on adventures to teach the children about their local environment.
- Music & Movement Program: Designed to develop fundamental skills that help support children’s self-regulation, memory, and concentration. Children learn to appreciate and develop an understanding of music - and of course, have fun.
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 Kindy Patch Clarinda 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 Kindy Patch Clarinda 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 Kindy Patch Clarinda
- Harsh Sakhiya3 months ago
I recently finished my time at Kindy Patch Clarinda, and it has been such an incredible journey. From day one, the staff made me feel so welcomed and supported. They were approachable, cheerful, and always ready to help, going above and beyond to ensure I was comfortable and confident in everything I did. A special shout-out to Pavi (Director) and Kim (ECT), who made this experience truly unforgettable. They didn’t treat me like a student – instead, they made me feel like I was part of their own team, which really boosted my confidence. Their guidance and encouragement helped me learn so much about G8’s work culture, something I know will stick with me throughout my career. They were always there to answer my questions, offer advice, and make sure I was on the right track. What I especially loved was how stress-free they made everything. Usually, students feel overwhelmed, but Pavi, Kim, and the rest of the team created such a positive and supportive environment that it all felt simple and manageable. They made sure I was learning in a way that felt natural, and it helped me grow not just professionally but personally as well. The best part? Thanks to everything I learned during my time here, I was able to land a job! I genuinely don’t think I could have done it without the skills, confidence, and guidance I gained at Kindy Patch Clarinda. If you’re considering Kindy Patch Clarinda, I can’t recommend it enough. The team here is absolutely wonderful, and they truly care about every student’s success. I’ll always look back on my time here with gratitude and appreciation for everything they did for me!
- Mary6 months ago
Our experience with Kindy Patch has been great. All the staff are so friendly and care for kids as their own family. Pavi, center manager goes above and beyond to address any concerns. My son loves the gumnut room educators and has learnt so many skills in recent days. Thank you all for providing such good care to our little ones.
Response from the owner6 months agoDear Mary, 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 Kindy Patch Team.
- Dianni Xue7 months ago
We really love this center, all the educators here are warm and nice. My daughter told me that this is the best center that she has ever attended. She keeps remind me that do not pick her up before 6pm. She really love here. My little one will come to this center next week, I'm sure she will also have a great time here.
Response from the owner7 months agoDear Dianni, 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 Kindy Patch Team.
- Prakash Sankaran11 months ago
I would highly recommend Kindy Patch Clarinda Kindergarten Centre to any parent looking for a nurturing and supportive environment for their child's early education. When we first enrolled our daughter in the centre, we had some initial concerns about how she would adjust to the new environment. However, the staff at Kindy Patch Clarinda were incredibly welcoming and supportive. They took the time to get to know our daughter and ensured that she felt comfortable and safe in her new surroundings. In particular, I would like to acknowledge the efforts of Kim, Andrea, Chhuong, and the centre manager Pavi. They have all gone above and beyond to make sure that our daughter's experience at the centre has been positive and enriching. Their dedication and commitment to the children in their care is truly admirable, and we feel blessed to have such caring and compassionate educators guiding our daughter's early years. Overall, we have been extremely satisfied with our experience at Kindy Patch Clarinda Kindergarten Centre. The facilities are excellent, the curriculum is engaging and age-appropriate, and the staff are exceptional. We would not hesitate to recommend this centre to any parent looking for a high-quality early learning environment for their child.
Response from the owner11 months agoDear Prakash, 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 Kindy Patch Team.
Location of Kindy Patch Clarinda
Clarinda suburb information
Clarinda is a suburb located in Victoria. There are approximately 14 child care centres in Clarinda.
How much is child care in Clarinda? On average, the cost of child care in Clarinda is $148 per day. This breaks down to $148 per day for babies, $155 per day for toddlers and $149 per day for kindergarten.
Clarinda sits just above the national NQS Rating & the average rating of centres is «Meeting NQS».
Number of centres
Child care centres in Clarinda
14
Average cost per day
Baby
0-12 Months
$148
Toddler
13-24 Months
$155
Kindergarten
2-3 Years