Play is fundamental to every child’s learning and development.

We believe this so much that we made it our name.

Welcome to PLAY Childcare + Kinder

PLAY Childcare & Kinder at Bayswater offers families a holistic and nature-based childcare experience that cherishes the precious time that is the early years.

Owned and operated by three families (with nine children between them) PLAY sits atop the Mountain High Shopping Centre and provides a natural and open-air haven in the heart of Bayswater.

We live our values every day.

  • We take play seriously. We seek out fun and cherish the effervescent joy of childhood. We gently guide children to become confident, capable, curious and happy.

  • We look after one another and offer support when it’s needed. We welcome and celebrate every family with open arms and share the ups and downs together. We’ll always invest in our team, centre, and programming to provide the very best.

  • We’re honest, genuine, and transparent. We own our mistakes and learn from them. When we say we’ll do something, we do it.

  • We keep things simple. We communicate clearly and are open about our intentions and expectations. We remain singularly focused on meeting the needs of our children and families.

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The light in our Kinder rooms is unbelievable, thanks to these beautiful full-height doors and windows! 😍 We can’t wait to share these spaces with you in only a few short weeks. If you want to be one of the first families through our centre,
Short answer – everything! At PLAY, we know how busy family life can be. That’s why we’re committed to providing families with an all-inclusive experience to help make life just that little bit easier! Want to know exactly what yo
In our Kindergarten, meaningful play is the name of the game as we prepare our older explorers for Primary School and an ever-evolving world! We'll work collaboratively with families to ensure children feel confident and excited to transition to Pr
Just a little Monday morning motivation to get out there and PLAY! 🤸 #play #playchildcare #playchildcare&kinder #learningthroughplay #playbasedlearning #playactivities #playkinder #bayswater #bayswaterchildcare #bayswatervic #highpoingshoppingc
To all the beautiful Mums, Stepmums, Aunties, Grandmothers, Godmothers, and brilliant women who make up our PLAY community – we hope you’re having a wonderful day today! #mothersday #mothers #play #playchildcare #playchildcare&kinder
Our towering fort is really starting to take shape! 😍 You wouldn’t believe how long our team spent designing every angle, fixture, and finish on this beautiful structure (spoiler alert – we’re talking months not weeks). We can&r
We sure do! Every day our Centre Chef will create 5 delicious and wholesome meals with a focus on whole grains and locally sourced ingredients. We’ll also encourage children from our Nursery all the way to the Kindergarten to help plant, sou
Our Children’s Kitchen Garden is starting to bloom! We are so excited to be able to create this Kitchen Garden and share our passion for local and homegrown produce. When children understand where their food comes from, and how they can grow t

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