A welcoming and inclusive space where families can drop in for a play with other families in the local community. Membership includes access from Monday to Thursday and facilitated Monday playgroup featuring cooking and science activities. Members are also able to hire the facility at a reduced price for weekend children's parties. Cost: $80 for a 6-month membership or $160 for a 12-month membership.

Room hire available for preschool birthday parties. Saturday and Sunday 9 am to 1.30 pm or 1.30 to 5 pm and some weekdays available. Cost for non-members is $175 per session, members $135 per session.

New to the area and looking for an unstructured playgroup? Secure playgroup and and access to kitchen facilities. Membership fees apply. Take a virtual tour and find details on our website.

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.

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.

Everyone has a right to feel included and belong in our community. There are a number of sport and recreation opportunities that people with a disability can participate in within the City of Boroondara.
Providing accessible sport allows people with a disability to become more active, interact with others, be part of a team environment and have the opportunity to try out new sports and recreational activities.

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).

School readiness program for 3 – 5 year olds. At Mrs Clarke’s school the emphasis is on creating a fun and nurturing environment where children learn through stories, games, singing and dancing.

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.

Introduction and development of soccer skills. Opportunity to come and try Soccer - programs run year round in various locations.