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Babies/Nursery Room
A calm, nurturing space for our youngest children.
BUNINYONG CHILDCARE CENTRE
Child care for Wendouree families with a village feel
If you live around Lake Wendouree or the Wendouree Village shops, you have plenty of choice. What sets Buninyong Childcare Centre apart is its small-town warmth, its open outdoor space with real grass, and educators who know your child.
Explore care for Wendouree families7am–6pm
Monday to Friday
Four age-based rooms
Babies through to kindergarten
Meals & essentials
Included in daily care
Family connection
Daily reflections & updates
Our centre is at 309 Learmonth Street, Buninyong, an easy drive from Wendouree, and we welcome families from your suburb every day.
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What Wendouree families love
Outdoor learning. Open space, real grass and open-ended play.
Fresh meals. Cooked daily by our centre cook, with dietary needs always met.
Kindergarten in the same place. Funded 3 and 4-year-old kindergarten for children who start with us young.
A quiet space. Somewhere calm for children who need it.
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Our rooms
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Toddler Room
Room to explore, move and build independence.
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3-Year-Old Room
Where kindergarten learning begins through play.
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4-Year-Old Kindergarten
A school-ready year with plenty of challenge and fun.
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How learning works
Each child's knowledge, ideas, culture, abilities and interests are the foundation of the program.
Children are encouraged to make choices and decisions that shape their world.
Indoor and outdoor spaces are age, developmentally and culturally appropriate. Parents and children are invited to contribute ideas.
Educators use intentional teaching to extend each child's learning.
Meal times are unhurried social occasions, and older children are taught relaxation techniques.
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Our enrolment options
| Option | What it means |
|---|---|
| Full time | Five permanent days, Monday to Friday |
| Part time | One to four permanent days |
| Extra days | An extra casual day on request, subject to availability |
Our parent community
Real families. Real experiences.
Hear from the families who know Buninyong Childcare Centre, and see the moments we share with our community.
A little reassurance
Frequently asked questions
Have something else on your mind? We're happy to talk.
03 5341 2641Is it worth the drive from Wendouree?
A tour is the best way to decide. Come and see the outdoor space, meet the educators and taste the difference that fresh daily meals make.
What hours can I drop off and pick up?
7:00am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday.
Your visit to Buninyong
A village setting for Wendouree families
Our centre is in Buninyong. Visit us to explore the rooms and outdoor spaces, meet our educators and see how the journey fits your family's routine.
- Find our centre
- 309 Learmonth Street, Buninyong VIC 3357
- Tour times
- Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm; weekends by appointment
Our wider community
Areas we serve
Welcoming families from Ballarat and surrounding communities to our centre in Buninyong.