Childcare & Kindergarten Near Keilor East

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At Little Stars Early Learning Centre, we’re proud to serve families from Keilor East and the surrounding suburbs with childcare, preschool and kindergarten programs that are as warm as they are well-structured. Our fully renovated centre on Military Rd in Avondale Heights sits just 2 minutes from the heart of Keilor East — easily accessible via Canning Street, Buckley Street and the Western Ring Road, with on-site parking available via Sovereign Way.

Above all, our qualified and caring educators guide children through meaningful experiences that promote independence, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning — all within a safe, inclusive, and welcoming community.

Rated Meeting NQS by ACECQA — Australia’s national childcare quality authority and operating since November 2023, Little Stars is a locally owned and operated centre where every child is known by name and every family feels at home.

Childcare & Long Day Care Programs in Keilor East

Whether you are looking for full-day care for your baby, a preschool program for your 3-year-old, or a government-funded kindergarten that fits around your work schedule, Little Stars has a place for your child near Keilor East. Explore our early learning programs to find the right fit for your child’s age and stage. All programs run Monday to Friday, 6:30am–6:30pm, and include nutritious meals, nappies, sunscreen, and a curriculum guided by the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) — so you only ever need to pack a water bottle, a hat, and your child’s favourite comfort item.

Throughout the year, children also take part in excursions and incursions that extend their learning beyond the classroom from visiting local parks to hosting visiting educators, musicians and performers.

Long Day Care for Keilor East Families

Our Long Day Care program is designed for families who need flexible, full-day care in a high-quality learning environment. In addition, our educators provide children with engaging experiences that support every stage of their development, operating from 6:30am to 6:30pm.

Throughout the day, children enjoy nutritious meals, rest time, and daily activities guided by our curriculum approach and the National Quality Framework (NQF). Educator-to-child ratios meet Victoria’s NQF standards — including 1 educator to every 4 children for children under 3 years, which is stricter than the national minimum.

Our age-based rooms include the Koala Room for babies and young toddlers, the Wombat Room for toddlers, and the Kangaroo Room for kindergarten-aged children — so your child stays in the same centre from infancy right through to school.

Kindergarten & Preschool Programs Near Keilor East

Our Integrated Kinder Program, led by qualified Early Childhood Teachers, prepares 3- and 4-year-olds for a confident start to school. Specifically, the program combines structured learning with creative play, supporting language, literacy, numeracy, and social development — all in one convenient setting, without the need for families to transport children between a separate preschool and childcare centre.

Many Keilor East families searching for a preschool near Keilor East choose Little Stars for exactly this reason — our ECT-led kinder program runs within your child’s normal day, with no extra drop-offs or pick-ups required.

Free Kinder Funding for Keilor East Families

Families from Keilor East can take advantage of the Victorian Government’s Free Kinder program, worth up to $2,101 per child per year in fee offsets. As a result, this funding makes high-quality education more affordable for local families. There is no income test and no citizenship requirement — the offset is applied directly to your invoice, on top of any Child Care Subsidy (CCS) you are eligible for.

How Much Does Childcare Cost Near Keilor East?

At Little Stars, our daily care includes breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, nappies, wipes, and sunscreen. Most families are eligible for the Child Care Subsidy (CCS), which can significantly reduce out-of-pocket childcare costs. To get a personalised estimate for your family, contact us or use the Federal Government’s Child Care Subsidy Calculator at startingblocks.gov.au.

Meet our Director

Angelica Furnari

CENTRE DIRECTOR

Our Centre Director leads and supports our team of Teachers and Educators, fostering a positive environment for children’s learning and development.

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Why Families from Keilor East Choose Little Stars

2 minutes from Keilor East

Convenient for local families via Military Rd

Experienced educators

who genuinely care for each child

Play-based curriculum

Aligned with our curriculum approach and holistic development

Purpose-built facilities

Bright indoor and outdoor learning spaces

Flexible hours

6:30am–6:30pm for working parents

Approved government-funded kindergarten program

Government-funded, ECT-led

Strong educator-to-child ratios

1:4 for under 3s — meeting Victoria’s NQF standard

Daily updates via the OWNA app

educators share photos, observations and learning moments directly with parents throughout the day

Whether your child is discovering nature, painting, reading stories, or making friends, our educators ensure that every day at Little Stars is filled with joy, learning, and connection. Find out more about our philosophy and values or browse our parent resources.

Serving Families Across Keilor East and Surrounding Suburbs

Our centre proudly welcomes families from Keilor East, Keilor Heights, Niddrie, Avondale Heights, and the broader Moonee Valley area.

We are located just a short drive away — making drop-offs and pick-ups easy for busy parents looking for reliable, high-quality early learning near home. Because of this, families also travel to us from Essendon, Braybrook, and Airport West.

Don’t just take our word for it

What Keilor East Parents Say About Little Stars

After recently moving to Keilor East and touring many centres for my daughter, We decided to enroll her at Little Stars and we couldn’t be happier! The staff have been welcoming and caring since we toured the centre and our daughters educators have been nothing short of supportive of her. From the learning activities to the excursions and incursions, we feel as if her learning and development is supported in various ways and shared with us on the OWNA portal well. We can’t thank the staff at Little Stars enough and can’t recommend the centre enough.

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Marta C

Little Stars has been such an incredible place for my daughter. I would highly recommend. They have excellent communication, particularly around informing on incidents. The educators have a genuine care for the kids. My daughter has loved going, she never cries going in and openly extends her arms to go to them every day. They always have fun activities planned and support their growth and next steps. They have the feel of a caring family owned establishment compared to a more clinical feel. In terms of educators, Jemma, Pretty, Bianca and Marianna have been particularly amazing to my daughter and we can’t be more appreciative.

The educators and staff at Little stars have been warm and welcoming from day one. I toured a few child care centres before coming here and I immediately felt the difference. I felt reassured leaving my son in the care of the wonderful staff in the wombat room. Bianca’s caring nature is amazing, she is a true gem and cares so much for all the children. My son has an amazing time each week and I’m amazed at all the activities he does each time.

Carolina Alashkar

See Inside Little Stars Before You Visit

Not every family can make it to Avondale Heights before making a decision — and we completely understand that. That is why we built a full virtual tour of our centre, so you can explore our learning rooms, outdoor play spaces, and kitchen from your phone or laptop at any time that suits you.

Walk through the Koala Room (babies and young toddlers), the Wombat Room (toddlers), the Kangaroo Room (kindergarten-aged children), and our covered outdoor play area — all without leaving the couch.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does childcare cost near Keilor East?

Our daily fee is approximately $173 per day, which includes all meals, nappies, wipes and sunscreen. Most families pay significantly less after the Child Care Subsidy (CCS) is applied. Eligible 3- and 4-year-olds also receive the Victorian Government’s Free Kinder offset (up to $2,101/year). Contact us for an estimate based on your circumstances.

What's the difference between long day care and kindergarten?

At Little Stars Keilor East, Long Day Care runs from 6:30am–6:30pm for children aged 0–6, combining care, meals, rest and play-based learning. Our Integrated Kindergarten Program is built into that same day for 3- and 4-year-olds, led by qualified Early Childhood Teachers — so your child gets both full-day care and a structured kinder program without attending two separate places.

Is Free Kinder funding available at Little Stars Keilor East?

Yes. Families can access the Victorian Government’s Free Kinder program, worth up to $2,101 per child per year in fee offsets. In fact, there’s no income test or citizenship requirement — the funding is applied directly to your invoice, on top of any Child Care Subsidy you’re eligible for.

What are your opening hours and drop-off times?

We’re open Monday to Friday, 6:30am–6:30pm, so families can drop off and pick up any time within those hours to suit their work schedule.

What ages do you accept?

Little Stars Keilor East cares for children aged 0–6 years, from young babies through to school starting age — so families don’t need to change centres as their child grows.

Do you have vacancies near Keilor East?

Availability changes regularly. The quickest way to check is to call us on 03 9913 5551 or complete the enquiry form below. If your preferred days are currently full, you can join our waitlist — we’ll contact you as soon as a place becomes available.

Do you have vacancies near Keilor East?

Some age groups fill quickly, particularly our under-2s room and popular days like Monday and Friday. We recommend enquiring 6–12 months before your child’s intended start date if possible. Early enquiry costs you nothing and secures your place in the queue.

Are nappies, wipes and sunscreen included?

Yes — all three are provided. You don’t need to pack them each day. Just bring a labelled water bottle, a sun hat, a spare change of clothes, and any comfort item your child needs at rest time.