Childcare Melbourne

More than just child care. A richer start for your child.

Discover a welcoming community where belonging, wellbeing and responsive learning experiences nurture your child’s potential.

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Did You Know
You can access Free Kinder at Choklits. In the last 12 months we have facilitated more than 600 additional incursions and excursions at Choklits, all included in our standard daily fee. Free Kinder is available for both our Three-Year-Old and Four-Year-Old Kinder Programs at Choklits.
You can access Free Kinder at Choklits. In the last 12 months we have facilitated more than 600 additional incursions and excursions at Choklits, all included in our standard daily fee. Free Kinder is available for both our Three-Year-Old and Four-Year-Old Kinder Programs at Choklits.
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The three pillars of a rich start

We address the core needs of every parent, providing solutions that build
confidence, trust, and excitement for your child’s future.

Community

We build deep multigenerational connections that give your child a sense of belonging.

Exploration

We offer learning environments and extraordinary experiences that support wellbeing, confidence and inquiry.

Trust

From nutritionist-approved meals to in-house health experts, we provide a foundation of care you can completely trust.

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a community to belong to

Building connections beyond the classroom

At Choklits, we believe that a child’s sense of belonging extends far beyond the centre walls. Through our unique intergenerational learning programs, your child builds meaningful connections with the wider community.

a stronger sense of belonging

Children build connections beyond the centre and feel part of a wider community, including regular visits to aged care facilities.

language and communication growth

Conversations, storytelling, and shared activities support listening, speaking, and confidence

Social and emotional learning

Children practice kindness, empathy, patience, and respect while learning with others.

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Rich learning & extraordinary experiences

We believe meaningful learning occurs in all environments, so we intentionally venture beyond our grounds every week to extend children’s experiences and connections.

regular bush kinder program

Weekly outdoor learning experiences that connect children with nature and build resilience.

music, yoga & movement

Specialist-led programs including yoga, music classes, judo instruction and Choklits Activate.

real-world learning

Hands on experiences such as cooking, gardening, art and collaborative projects encourage children to explore, create and learn in authentic and memorable ways.

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a foundation of trust

Nurturing your child’s wellbeing, always

Complete peace of mind comes from knowing your child is not only safe but truly nurtured. From nutrition to health, we provide care you can trust without question.

menu approved by nutrition australia

Our menu is checked against recognised healthy eating guidelines, with balanced meals that support healthy growth and steady energy.

in-house allied health services

Regular visits from Dr Rob and access to allied health professionals ensure your child's wellbeing is always monitored.

food that supports learning

Nutritious meals help children feel well, stay active, and focus during play, routines, and learning experiences.

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Introducing CHOKLITS+

In addition to the standard early learning curriculum, Choklits does things big—really big! These programs are uniquely Choklits, and they’re free for every child who attends.

This is where curiosity grows, confidence shines and learning comes alive.

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school readiness program
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yoga tuition
judo training with zac
music & movement classes
cooking experiences every week
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Choklits Child Care and Kindergarten

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At Choklits, we believe Learning is Everywhere. Our children are our future, we believe in every one of them and we believe they all deserve the best possible start in life.

When a child attends Choklits they get that start, they get the opportunity to flourish, to meet new friends and develop a lifelong love of learning. And, they get to have fun.

Choklits is a community and we support diversity in everything we do.

Through the introduction of CHOKLITS+, alongside hands on experiences such as growing our own food and learning sign language, we create meaningful opportunities for children to develop respect, connection and an understanding of the world around them.

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I would like to thank all the staffs of this Choklits Surrey Hill, especially the Director Qing and Manager Dee, for their support during this tough time for my child and I. I just moved to Box Hill, and I have had multiple tours around all the childcare in Box Hill. But there was not any make me feel satisfied with. As a result, I finally came across Choklits on a strong recommendation from a friend who has worked in the education industry for more than ten years. The environment inside is the cleanest childcare I have ever visited. And the teachers and children in this childcare are very kind. And the apps used for communication between families and educators is also very convenient for parents to know their children’s daily situation at any time. Teachers and the diretor will also communicate with each parent in a timely and patient manner. And they were very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about my child in a short time. So my child adapted to this new environment with their help in few days. Also, the distribution ratio between children and teachers is appropriate. Almost every child receives timely care and attention. Especially children with allergies are also highly concerned and cared by Choklits. The Choklits’s food is very good and the facilities here are also very good. Parents are strongly recommended to send their children to this childcare. This is undoubtedly a great support for parents.

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Guo

Choklits Surrey Hills has been such a wonderful, positive place for my 2 year old. The staff always have a smile on their face and are so welcoming and the rooms and grounds are so clean. The educators are fabulous and are always trying to find new ways to educate and keep the kids engaged and learning. I highly recommend.

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Alexandra

Choklits is an amazing centre where both our boys thrived, thanks to the warm and caring educators and the variety of activities and incursions included. I highly recommend this centre.

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Rochelle

Both our kids go to Choklits and love it there. I love how all the educators seem to know all the kids even when they’re in different rooms. Feels like family! The extra curricular activities like yoga and music are awesome too.

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Gemma

Fabulous educators with lots of experience. The new owners have created a very warm and welcoming environment. My little one loves all of the extra activities offered, especially the yoga, incursions & excursions! Highly recommend.

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Georgie

We have been part of the Choklits community since 2018 and can’t thank them enough for everything they do for our kids..All the educators have been so loving and caring throughout…Girls simply love going to Choklits every single day…Thanks a ton Team Choklits..keep doing what you do

 

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Sampada
Parent

Choklits isn’t just a childcare centre, it’s a place where my son feels safe, has made beautiful bonds with educators and staff and has many exciting experiences and learning opportunities. I’m excited to pick him up and listen to all the fun things he did that day. We love and appreciate Choklits for the amazing job they do caring for our kids.

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Ellie
Parent

My Daughter started at Choklits at the start of this year and I could not be more happier to know she is in the safest hands. The carers at Choklits go above and beyond to ensure kids are safe, happy and constantly encouraged. Highly recommend Choklits to parents in the community as its diverse and so amazing!

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Giselle

A welcoming daycare that took the time to get to know not only our child but our family too. The educators have a caring nature, and helped our daughter develop great independence. Highly recommended!

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Carly

I love sending my son to Choklits. He has the best time every week, he’ll come home and sing new songs to me. I have seen how much he has grown and developed by attending here and I cannot wait to send out 2nd son here too. I know they will thrive so much, and the community is amazing as well! They not only support our children but they support our family!

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FAQs

What Parents Ask Us Most

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What services do you offer?

Choklits offers long day care, early learning and Victorian Government-funded kindergarten for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years. That includes our nursery for babies, toddler rooms, pre-kinder, and three-year-old and four-year-old kinder programs. Every child also has access to our CHOKLITS+ programs including music, yoga, sport, messy play, cooking, language classes, library visits and weekly bush kinder at no extra cost.

Choklits has three centres across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs: Surrey Hills, Ringwood and Croydon. Our Ringwood and Croydon centres have cared for local families for more than 26 years. Each centre serves families from the surrounding suburbs, including Ringwood North, Ringwood East, Wantirna, Mitcham, Vermont, Box Hill, Mont Albert, Balwyn, Camberwell, Croydon North, Croydon Hills, Warranwood, Mooroolbark and Lilydale. You’ll find addresses, maps and contact details on each centre page.

Our centres are open Monday to Friday with long day care hours designed to suit working families. Specific opening and closing times vary slightly by location, so please contact your local centre or check the relevant centre page for exact hours.

Choklits has a team of over 120 qualified early childhood educators, kindergarten teachers, allied health professionals, chefs and specialist program leaders across our three centres. We prioritise long-term relationships, and many of our educators have been with us for years, which means your child is cared for by familiar, trusted faces day after day.

Choklits is a family-owned service with deep roots in Melbourne’s east. Our Ringwood and Croydon centres have cared for local families for more than 26 years, and we’ve since grown to include our Surrey Hills centre. Across that time, our purpose hasn’t changed: to spark a love of lifelong learning in every child who walks through our doors.

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