Occasional/sessional childcare -Bowen Street Community Centre Read more about Occasional/sessional childcare -Bowen Street Community Centre Referenced location Bowen Street Community Centre Activity days Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Phone (03) 9889 0791 Email [email protected] Link reference https://bowenstreet.org.au/children Activity description Quality CCS Approved sessional childcare programs in line with the Early Years Framework. Details for 2026: For children aged 12 months to 5 years. Tuesday session (4 hours) - 9.15 am to 1.15 pm Wednesday, Thursday and Friday sessions (5 hours) - 9.15 am to 2.15 pm. Suburb Camberwell Audience Early years Activity dropdowns Learning Social 0-12 months 1 - 3 years 3 - 5 years Content provider Bowen Street Community Centre
Read 1000 Books Before School Read more about Read 1000 Books Before School Link reference /services/libraries-boroondara/library-services/literacy-and-reading-resources-families/1000-books-school Activity description Boroondara’s 1000 Books Before School program encourages parents and pre-school children to start their literacy journey, and commit to reading 1000 books together, before the first day of school. Whether it’s a book you’ve read together at home, a story from kinder, a library storytime session, or one that’s been read multiple times before, log them all in your 1000 Books Before School reading passport, complete activities and earn rewards along the way. Audience Early years Activity options Free Activity dropdowns Learning 0-12 months 1 - 3 years 3 - 5 years
Joeys sessional care (2 to 5 years old) - Craig Family Centre Read more about Joeys sessional care (2 to 5 years old) - Craig Family Centre Referenced location Craig Family Centre Activity days Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Phone (03) 9885 7789 Link reference https://www.craigfc.org.au/sessional-care.html Activity description A program facilitated by qualified early childhood educators. Children enjoy a range of indoor and outdoor activities. Childcare subsidy available (CCS). Runs on weekdays from 9 am to 2 pm (5 hours) — cost: $100 per session (less CCS, if applicable), or from 8 am to 5 pm (8 hours) — $135 per session (less CCS, if applicable). Must be a member to enrol ($30 full or $15 concession). Audience Early years Activity dropdowns Learning Entertainment Social 1 - 3 years 3 - 5 years Content provider Craig Family Centre
Structured playgroup - Canterbury Neighbourhood Centre Read more about Structured playgroup - Canterbury Neighbourhood Centre Referenced location Canterbury Neighbourhood Centre Activity days Monday Tuesday Phone (03) 9830 4214 Link reference https://canterburync.au/activities/structured-playgroup Activity description Facilitated by an early childhood educator, toddlers and pre-schoolers learn new skills through play, games, stories and music. Parents, grandparents or carers are encouraged to join in. Suburb Canterbury Audience Early years Activity options Accessible Activity dropdowns Learning Social 0-12 months 1 - 3 years 3 - 5 years 5 - 10 years Content provider Canterbury Neighbourhood Centre
Kew Toy Library Read more about Kew Toy Library Referenced location Kew Toy Library Activity days Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Phone 0492 949 738 Email [email protected] Link reference http://www.kewtoylibrary.org.au/ Activity description The library stocks approximately 1,800 toys which cater for children from birth to 12 years of age, in addition to children with special needs. Our coordinator is experienced in assisting you to select toys for your children based on their current stage of development, enriching the learning experience play facilitates. Throughout 2026, Stay and Play in Mandarin is running fortnightly on Thursday mornings. Register via Kew Toy Library's website. Suburb Kew Audience Early years Activity dropdowns Creative Learning Social 0-12 months 1 - 3 years 3 - 5 years 5 - 10 years Grown ups
Canterbury Toy Library Read more about Canterbury Toy Library Activity days Tuesday Friday Saturday Email [email protected] Link reference https://www.canterburytoylibrary.com.au/ Activity description How quickly does the novelty of an expensive new toy wear off for your child? Our library has over 1,000 entertaining and stimulating, new and vintage toys available all year round for the price of just one or two new toys. Toys are suitable for ages 6 months to 8 years+ Suburb Canterbury Audience Early years Activity dropdowns Creative Learning Social 0-12 months 1 - 3 years 3 - 5 years 5 - 10 years Grown ups
Pied Piper Toy Library Read more about Pied Piper Toy Library Referenced location Pied Piper Toy Library Activity days Monday Friday Saturday Phone 0427 451 323 Email [email protected] Link reference https://pptl.org.au Activity description The Pied Piper Toy Library is your community not-for-profit resource which provides a range of over 1800 quality toys for babies through to early primary school age. Borrow toys for up to three weeks, then return them when you are done. You can borrow as often as you like! New in 2026 - Stay and Play sessions! Mondays 10 to 11 am. Suburb Ashburton Audience Early years Activity dropdowns Creative Learning Social 0-12 months 1 - 3 years 3 - 5 years Content provider Pied Piper Toy Library Location Ashburton
