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Imagine Childcare & Kindergarten Oakleigh South

Imagine Childcare & Kindergarten Oakleigh South

1066 Centre Rd, Oakleigh South, VIC, 3167 view map
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5.0
(03) 9579 7007

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Long Day Care

Hours:

6:30AM to 6:30PM

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1066 Centre Rd, Oakleigh South, VIC, 3167

5.0

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My daughter has been here for over a year now, and it’s been such a positive experience. She used to be quite shy and didn’t talk much, but since coming here, she’s opened up so much. She’s a lot more confident now, and her self-care skills have improved heaps too. The educators are all so caring and really put a lot of effort into looking after the kids. Staff turnover is low, which we really appreciate, and they know my daughter so well. These days my daughter is always excited to go and literally can’t wait to head out in the morning! The centre has a big play area and a great art room, and they even have a dedicated art teacher. It’s made such a difference — my daughter has totally fallen in love with drawing. Super grateful for all the support and would definitely recommend this place to other families! 😊

- Eisley Leung

About Imagine Childcare & Kindergarten Oakleigh South

Imagine Childcare & Kindergarten Oakleigh South is located a convenient 17 kilometres from Melbourne’s Central Business District. Our centre has been founded on the promise of creating a home-away-from-home for our families. An inspring childcare centre, that nurtures your little one and encourages them to learn, live, and explore.

Our childcare centre focuses on early education, and we embrace the developmental milestones of children aged 6 weeks through to 5 years old. With areas and classrooms created to stimulate and inspire specific age groups, we offer parents the guarantee that your child will be engaged socially, mentally, and physically through activities and play relevant to their age and capabilities. We also offer 3 and 4 Year Old Kindergarten Programs to prepare your child for primary school.

Our centre is conveniently located just a 2 minute drive from both Clarinda Primary School and Oakleigh South Primary School. We have plenty of onsite parking too, for convenience at pick up and drop off times.

As an Imagine family, you will enjoy a number of special benefits included in your daily fee:

  • Nutritious meals prepared in our onsite kitchen by our Centre Chef
  • Free barista coffee for parents
  • An Enrolment Pack, including a drink bottle and hat
  • Nappies, linen, and wipes
  • Extracurricular activities

We are open Monday to Friday from 6.30am to 6.30pm. We look forward to welcoming you to our Imagine Childcare family.

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Services Provided by Imagine Childcare & Kindergarten Oakleigh South

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Programs

Programs

 

  • Cooking lessons
  • Regular incursions and excursions
  • Music program
  • Sport program
  • Transition to school program
About the curriculum

About the curriculum

At Imagine Childcare & Kindergarten Oakleigh South, the Educators believe the early years of a child’s life are a time of incredible growth and opportunity. This is where young children begin to build a foundation of learning and independence that helps to assist them to become confident lifelong learners.

 

It is important that everything a child experiences becomes a valuable learning opportunity, as this forms the basis of their development, learning, and wellbeing for the rest of their life. 

The Educators believe children learn most effectively when they are relaxed and having fun in a safe and protected learning environment. They aim to recognise the importance of these early years, and aim to provide an appropriate environment that is safe, relaxed, warm and nurturing, whilst ensuring each child, family and Educator feels a sense of belonging. 

The Educators at Imagine Childcare & Kindergarten Oakleigh South believe that play develops dispositions necessary for learning in the future. Children need to develop their sense of curiosity, creativity, resilience and cooperation to become confident learners. These can be achieved through play experiences such as exploration, investigation, and socio-dramatic play which are then furthered by Educators’ interaction.

The children are cared for in the following groups:

  • Nursery 1
  • Nursery 2
  • Tiny Tots
  • Toddler 1
  • Toddler 2
  • Junior Kinder
  • Pre Kinder 
  • Kindergarten
Health & Nutrition

Health & Nutrition

At Imagine Childcare & Kindergarten Oakleigh South, the children enjoy a wide variety of seasonal and local produce, with a menu that provides more than half of their daily nutrition requirements. The centre works in consultation with families to accommodate any child’s allergies, intolerances, their cultural background or other family preferences. 

Mealtimes provide an important opportunity for children to develop good eating habits and learn about nutrition and food variety. They are also an important time for social interaction with other children and adults. 

The Educators adopt meal time strategies to teach children about good nutrition. These include things like involving children in creating the menu, encouraging younger children and toddlers to talk about healthy food choices, providing children with opportunities to eat food and engage in the mealtime routines of different cultures, talking with children about nutritious food during mealtimes. 

Some of the children’s favourite lunches include Moroccan pork on couscous, beef empanadas with fresh garden salad, spaghetti bolognese, and Thai chicken curry with rice. The parents don’t miss out either, with the centre’s own barista providing fresh coffee and a baked treat every morning upon drop-off to make mornings easier.

Programs

Programs

Morning

Simone is nine months old and starts her day outside in the play area with her Educator and friends. Her Mum enjoys a coffee and chats to the Educators before she heads off to work.

Lunchtime

Simone is enjoying some books with her favourite Educator, while she has some milk. Soon it will be time to head into the sleeping area for a rest.

Afternoon

All of the children are outside today for a special visit from some farm animals. Simone pats a duck and a little lamb.

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Imagine Childcare & Kindergarten Oakleigh South Reviews (62)

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Eisley Leung

Mar, 2026

My daughter has been here for over a year now, and it’s been such a positive experience. She used to be quite shy and didn’t talk much, but since coming here, she’s opened up so much. She’s a lot more confident now, and her self-care skills have improved heaps too. The educators are all so caring and really put a lot of effort into looking after the kids. Staff turnover is low, which we really appreciate, and they know my daughter so well. These days my daughter is always excited to go and literally can’t wait to head out in the morning! The centre has a big play area and a great art room, and they even have a dedicated art teacher. It’s made such a difference — my daughter has totally fallen in love with drawing. Super grateful for all the support and would definitely recommend this place to other families! 😊

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Elle Smith

Mar, 2026

We have our one year old daughter at Imagine Childcare. From the moment we did a tour we knew it was the right place for us. Such a welcoming and nurturing environment. Great facilities for her to grow, learn and have fun! We couldn't be happier knowing she is well looked after and truly cared for. The curriculum is always a fun and enjoyable way to learn and have new experiences. Leah the director is fantastic, very hands on which you can tell because all the kids absolutely adore her. Special mention to Angela, great communication skills and is always goes above and beyond. Also to Nidhi, Bee, Giang and Ranaa who also take very special care with our little girl, she always come home happy and content. Highly recommend!!

Response from the owner 26 Mar 2026

Thank you so much, Elle, for such a beautiful review. We’re so happy to hear that you felt a connection from your very first tour and that your daughter is thriving in our care. Knowing she feels happy, content, and well looked after each day means the world to us. We’re incredibly thankful for your trust and recommendation and feel so lucky to be part of your daughter’s early learning journey.

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Elisma Vrey

Mar, 2026

Great environment. Our daughter enjoys it at Imagine. Friendly staff. Healthy food.

Response from the owner 26 Mar 2026

Thank you so much, Elisma, for your kind words on our Imagine Childcare Oakleigh South centre. We are thrilled to hear your daughter loves attending each day at our centre as much as we do! Thank you for the ongoing support and for being a part of the Imagine family.

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