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Clever Kids Early Learning Centre

Clever Kids Early Learning Centre

29 McCormicks Road, Carrum Downs, VIC, 3201 view map
Verified
4.0
(03) 9125 6311

Care Type:

Long Day Care

Hours:

6:30am to 6:30pm

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Address:

29 McCormicks Road, Carrum Downs, VIC, 3201

4.0

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My daughter joined the Clever Kids Family in 2021, and the team has been nothing short of amazing. The support we receive from all the educators is outstanding, and I couldn’t be happier that she’s part of such a nurturing environment. Well done, team, and thank you for being the home away from home that every family deserves and needs!

- Wendy

About Clever Kids Early Learning Centre

Welcome to Clever Kids

At Clever Kids we pride ourselves on the beautiful spaces and experiences we offer your child as they spend the day with friends while developing a genuine love of learning. Our bush kinder program stimulates the senses and allows children to explore the wonderful natural environment of farm like environment and surrounding community.

Caring for children from three months to school age, your child will develop their skills and confidence in natural and open-ended environments. We pride ourselves on offering healthy and nutritious meals where no one goes hungry, while offering experiences that grow young minds such as music, language and sport.

Our play-based learning programs are designed to inspire your child’s love of learning, exploration and curiosity. With highly skilled and dedicated staff, children who attend our centre will receive the very best start to life and foster a love of learning.

We invite you to visit us and learn more about the Clever Kids difference.

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Services Provided by Clever Kids Early Learning Centre

State Government Approved Programs

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Health and Nutrition

Health and Nutrition

We understand that health and nutrition is an important corner stone of any child’s development. We take seriously our commitment to improving the health and nutrition of all children attending our centre, and make sure to adhere to national regulations.

We ensure the following:

· All members of staff ensure adequate health and hygiene practices, as well as safe practices for handling, preparing and storing food.

· that children always have access to safe drinking water and are offered food and beverages appropriate to each child’s needs on a regular basis throughout the day.

· the food or beverages provided are nutritious and adequate in quantity and chosen based on each child’s dietary requirements.

· a weekly menu is displayed and accessible to family members which accurately describes the food and beverages to be provided by the service each day.

We continue to update our health and nutrition policies as required by the Education and Care Services National Regulations. Please speak to our centre manager should you wish to learn more.

Kindergarten/Preschool Programs

Kindergarten/Preschool Programs

Our Kindergarten Program

We understand that your child’s kindergarten year is an important one and the skills, knowledge and friendships they develop throughout this time will support them through their schooling years and beyond. When your child attends a kindergarten within a long day care setting, they receive uninterrupted and extended learning which facilitates maximum growth and development.

Under the guided wing of our Early Childhood Teacher, the kinder group develop their independence, self-help, social and academic skills in a structured and supportive environment.

Our innovative and emergent programs allow the children to contribute to the development of the curriculum which is guided by individual and group interests. In support of the learning outcomes, we seek for every child, the kinder group also participate in many intentional teaching experiences throughout the year such as water safety, road safety, school readiness, literacy and numeracy projects, cooking, pet awareness responsibility, health and hygiene, and many more.

What does our kindergarten look like in 2024?

  • In 2024 we will be offering 15 hours of 3yo and 15 hours of 4yo kindergarten each week.
  • Our formal kindergarten program operates every day between 8.30am- 4.30pm and provides for the required 15 hours of Kindergarten per child per week
  • A minimum 2 days per week is required to attend the funded kindergarten program.
  • Who Can access funded kinder?
  • Any child who is at least three or four years old on 30 April of the year in which they are enrolled to attend the funded kindergarten program.
  • Is enrolled for at least 15 hours per week.
  • Has written confirmation from the parent that our service is their funded kindergarten and they have enrolled to participate in the kindergarten program
What the parents say

What the parents say

I have been sending my first child to Clever Kids Early Learning Centre in Carrum Downs for about 6 months and honestly could not be happier. He is thriving there with the kind and knowledgeable educators and staff! He always has a blast and is cared for to the highest level possible. Couldn’t recommend this daycare highly enough. Will definitely be sending my future kiddies here!

Fees & Vacancies

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$147 /day

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$147 /day

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Clever Kids Early Learning Centre Reviews (24)

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Wendy

Oct, 2025

My daughter joined the Clever Kids Family in 2021, and the team has been nothing short of amazing. The support we receive from all the educators is outstanding, and I couldn’t be happier that she’s part of such a nurturing environment. Well done, team, and thank you for being the home away from home that every family deserves and needs!

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N & T Beggs

Oct, 2025

Lovely lovely centre. I couldn’t thank the team enough for how supportive they have been in my return to work. My daughter is happy and loves going and I love all the updates I receive. Thanks!

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Amit Kumar

Oct, 2025

I’m very disappointed with the management at this childcare centre. They do not seem to value parents’ hard-earned money or communicate clearly. The centre policy requires 14 days’ prior notice before leaving. I gave the required notice both in person and through the official form with documentation, but they still deducted payment for one extra day, even though my child did not attend on that day. When we followed up, the staff gave contradictory explanations — first saying we didn’t give 15 days’ notice (even though their policy is 14 days), then saying the last day’s fee was “waived,” but the amount was still deducted. They also claimed the deduction came from Centrelink, even though we’re on a work visa and pay the full childcare fees ourselves without any government assistance. My wife was called multiple times this week, and the inconsistent communication has caused us a lot of stress. We have all the documents and proof of notice and payment. This experience has been extremely frustrating and unfair. I will not recommend this childcare centre to anyone due to the poor communication, lack of accountability, and unprofessional handling of fees.

How Clever Kids Early Learning Centre Compares

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