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Woodlands Long Day Care & Kindergarten St Kilda Road

Woodlands Long Day Care & Kindergarten St Kilda Road

Level 11/580 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne, VIC, 3006 view map
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(03) 9126 0496

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Long Day Care

Hours:

7:00AM to 7:00PM

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Level 11/580 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne, VIC, 3006

5.0

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Read our 31 Reviews

We’re really happy with Woodlands Long Day Care! Leslie and Madison are absolutely wonderful – they are so kind, caring, and always make us feel welcome. Our children are always excited to go, which says so much about the warm and fun environment they’ve created. My daughter especially enjoys painting and drawing – it’s lovely to see her creativity grow each day. The centre is clean, safe, and filled with engaging, educational activities. We truly feel that our children are in good hands every day. Highly recommended for any parent looking for a supportive and nurturing day care!

- Patrick Dayne Trinidad

About Woodlands Long Day Care & Kindergarten St Kilda Road

Welcome to Woodlands Childcare & Education, where curiosity is encouraged, learning is inspired, and every child is truly seen and supported.

With a growing network of centres across Victoria – and a goal to reach 26 locations by 2026 – we are committed to delivering high-quality care and early education for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years.

Our passionate educators deliver play-based programs guided by the Early Years Learning Framework and inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, supporting each child’s unique strengths, interests and developmental stage.

At Woodlands, families are our partners. We create inclusive, nurturing environments that celebrate diversity, encourage strong connections, and set the foundation for a lifelong love of learning.

A Multilingual Team That Reflects Our Community
At Woodlands, we celebrate the rich cultural diversity of our families and team. Our educators speak a wide range of languages including Brazilian Portuguese, Cantonese, French, Greek, Hindi, Macedonian, Malayalam, Mandarin, Spanish, Tagalog, Tamil, Vietnamese and English.

This helps us better support children and families from different backgrounds, build strong connections, and create a warm, inclusive environment where every child feels seen, heard and understood.

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Services Provided by Woodlands Long Day Care & Kindergarten St Kilda Road

Secure Parent Parking

Set back on Queens Lane behind St Kilda Road, families benefit from the rare luxury of secure underground parking - supporting a smoother, safer start and end to every day.

Rooftop Playground

Our Level 11 rooftop playground gives children space to play in the open air, enjoy fresh air and take in views across Albert Park - where everyday sights inspire big imaginations and meaningful play.

Get To Know Us

About the Curriculum

About the Curriculum

Woodlands provides a learning environment that supports children to thrive as they build a sense of being and becoming. Educators understand the importance of the development, and celebration of individual personalities to help create a sense of belonging where children have the confidence and resilience to play, learn and explore.

Nursery
6 weeks - 12 months

The Nursery classrooms are beautifully designed, safe, and inviting places where infants can thrive while being supported by experienced educators to reach developmental milestones, learn about their world and develop a sense of belonging.
From exploring different textures and sensory activities, to making music and singing, enjoying physical development through tummy time, to exploring the world of food and the outdoors, children are given every opportunity to thrive and enjoy their days.

Programs

Programs

Our Curriculum & Programs
At Woodlands, we prepare children for school and for life through a mix of learning, creativity, and fun.
Our holistic curriculum builds confidence, social skills, and problem-solving abilities, while nurturing each child’s natural curiosity.

Programs include:

Sports & Yoga – Build strength, coordination, and focus through fun games and movement.
Music & Movement – Sing, dance, and play instruments to boost confidence and teamwork.
Cooking – Hands-on food preparation teaches healthy eating and responsibility.
Sustainability & Bush Kinder Explore nature, gardening, and caring for the environment.
French Language – Learn a second language through songs, art, and play.
Lunchbox Program - Practise school-style lunchtime routines for a smooth transition to primary school.

Centre philosophy

Centre philosophy

Our educational philosophy focuses on child development and learning. Our programs are designed to adapt to children’s needs, interests, and routines. With a team of experienced educators and teachers at various campuses, our childcare services engages your child in meaningful activities.

We believe every child is born with creativity, and childhood educators’ purpose is to nurture this. When your child’s imagination is encouraged to develop, they will become better problem solvers and communicators with improved social and emotional skills.

Health and Nutrition

Health and Nutrition

At Woodlands, our Campus Chefs prepare fresh, nutritious meals each day for all children, including tailored options for those with dietary requirements or allergies.

Meal times vary depending on each classroom’s age group and daily routine. Below is a guide to the meals we serve every day, at no additional cost.

Our Chefs thoughtfully design menus around the needs and preferences of children, using the Healthy Eating Advisory Service as a guide to ensure all meals meet the Healthy Eating Guidelines of Australia.

Meet the team

Meet the team

Woodlands ELC puts the child first in everything it does. This starts by hiring only passionate and skilled teachers and educators.

Known as “Woodlanders”, the talented team share the same determination and passion for education. The team helps every child succeed and reach their full potential by providing inspiring and exciting educational experiences, and opportunities to learn important life skills. 

The team proudly supports children to become empowered, confident, creative and eager learners.

Parent communication and involvement

Parent communication and involvement

The team actively partners with parents in every child’s education and development journey. They work to build a community where every family at Woodlands has the support they need to succeed and thrive.

The centre uses the Xplor Home App, allowing parents to easily stay in touch with the centre. The educators provide regular updates on the app and also notify parents about centre events.

Woodland’s also provides regular partnership meetings where parents can speak with the teachers and educators. These meetings provide an open forum to discuss education-related topics in an environment where opinions are respected and valued. The outcomes of these meetings also help to inform the program.

Fees & Vacancies

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$186 /day

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Woodlands Long Day Care & Kindergarten St Kilda Road Reviews (31)

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Howard Hao

Aug, 2025

Very good organization, nice and patient teachers, professional procedures are in place, my son had made a lot of friends and enjoyed wonderful time here! Multicultural and mandarin speaking teachers are available!

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Sharma Sharma

May, 2025

Woodlands daycare at St Kilda Rd made it to the top of our shortlist while looking for a modern and clean daycare. The staff is good specially the educators are nice and have a lot of patience. Our heartfelt thanks to: Su, Leslie, Roy, Yina, Tanya, Maddy, Marie, Mia, Rachel - Thanks all of you, for being that next level of support. Last but not the least Mohd - always supportive and out there to help with all our queries.

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Jade Skipworth

May, 2025

April, Xyujing, Madison, Sudhamayi, Huynh, and Yina in the Thamiyn room are incredible people and incredible educators. My child looks forward to daycare every week so much she gets upset when she can't go. Couldn't recommend it more.

How Woodlands Long Day Care & Kindergarten St Kilda Road Compares

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$186

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$172

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