Mentone Childcare & Kindergarten
Centre Highlights
Allergy & Anaphylaxis Aware
Bottles Supplied
Meals Provided
Nappies & Wipes Supplied
SunSmart Aware
About Mentone Childcare & Kindergarten
Welcome To Mentone Childcare & Kindergarten
- Babies to 6 years old
- 3-year-old Kindergarten & 4-year-old Preschool
- Before/After School Care & Holiday Programs
Children are offered a variety of stimulating learning activities each day. They can join in a choice of activities such as Yoga or Music Classes, have fun with a Science Experiment, or help in the vegetable garden. The Kindy Kids have classes in Numeracy, Literacy, and Chinese. Each child is encouraged to have fun, make friends, and discover new things.
We are a privately run independent Childcare and kindergarten— Not part of a big chain.
At Mentone Childcare & Kindergarten, our focus is on education while having fun.
- Nutritious meals are cooked fresh each day.
- We are open Monday to Friday 7:00 am to 6:30 pm—we only close on public holidays.
- We provide quality childcare and education for Babies, Toddlers, 3 and 4 year old Kindergarten
- We provide before and after school care and pick up and drop off to Mentone Primary School and St. Patrick’s School and School holiday programs.
- Click on an area of interest below for more information about what we offer here at Mentone Childcare & Kindergarten.
Availability & Fees
Babies - 6 wks to 2 yrs
Availability
Fees
$138 - $155 /day
Toddler - 2 yrs to 3 yrs
Availability
Fees
$138 - $155 /day
Kindergarten - 3 yrs to 5 yrs
Availability
Fees
$138 - $155 /day
Fees for Mentone Childcare & Kindergarten may vary based childcare subsidy eligibility. You may be eligible to a rebate of up to 85% of your childcare fees.
Calculate your subsidyBabies - 6 wks to 2 yrs
Availability
Fees for Mentone Childcare & Kindergarten may vary based childcare subsidy eligibility. You may be eligible to a rebate of up to 85% of your childcare fees.
Calculate your subsidy5 yrs to 12 yrs
Availability
Fees
$25 before school (2hrs)
Fees for Mentone Childcare & Kindergarten may vary based childcare subsidy eligibility. You may be eligible to a rebate of up to 85% of your childcare fees.
Calculate your subsidy13 yrs to 12 yrs
Availability
Fees
Fees for Mentone Childcare & Kindergarten 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 Mentone Childcare & Kindergarten
- Honey Daniel Mazor18 days ago
We are incredibly grateful for the love, care, and support my children have received at this daycare. From day one, the educators and staff have gone above and beyond, especially in accommodating our daughters condition and the procedure she recently went through. Their understanding, patience, and gentle approach made such a big difference during what could have been a very stressful time for our family. What truly stands out is how much they genuinely care not just for the children, but for the entire family. It never feels like just a drop-off and pick-up routine; it feels like being part of a community, even a second home. We’ve always felt heard, supported, and included every step of the way. Thank you for treating our little ones like your own and for creating such a nurturing environment. We couldn’t ask for a better place for our children to grow, learn, and feel safe. Special shoutout to Celeste Hull 💜
- LIU Ran3 months ago
I am a current student at Monash University and am doing my placement in this centre at the moment. I find the atmosphere here very welcoming. My mentors, Michelle and Karishma, have been very supportive of me and have demonstrated a great deal of professional knowledge. I can sense that they are truly passionate about their work. The adorable children and friendly staff have made me feel a strong sense of belonging here. I am looking forward to get back to my last placement in August.
Location of Mentone Childcare & Kindergarten
Mentone suburb information
Mentone is a suburb located in Victoria. There are approximately 25 child care centres in Mentone.
How much is child care in Mentone? On average, the cost of child care in Mentone is $152 per day. This breaks down to $152 per day for babies, $159 per day for toddlers and $155 per day for kindergarten.
Mentone sits just above the national NQS Rating & the average rating of centres is «Meeting NQS».
Number of centres
Child care centres in Mentone
25
Average cost per day
Baby
0-12 Months
$152
Toddler
13-24 Months
$159
Kindergarten
2-3 Years
