Looking for the Right Child Care Near Blackburn?
Choosing child care is about much more than finding the closest address. You want to know your child will feel safe, form strong relationships and enjoy each day.
That is why it can be worth looking a few minutes beyond Blackburn. Our Surrey Hills centre is around a 10-minute drive away and welcomes children from six weeks through to school age.
Families join us for long day care and funded kindergarten, then discover how much more can be part of their child’s week. From movement and music to cooking, gardening and community visits, Choklits gives children more opportunities to play, connect and learn.
Come and take a look around, meet the educators and see whether Choklits feels right for your family.
Child Care and Kindergarten for Blackburn Families
Children change so much during their first six years. Their care should grow with them.
Choklits provides age-based programs from nursery care through to four-year-old kindergarten. Each room gives children time to build familiar relationships, follow their interests and develop new skills at a pace that feels comfortable.
Tell us your child’s age, preferred days and expected start date. Our team can talk you through the program that may suit them.
Nursery Care
The nursery welcomes babies from six weeks of age into a calm and caring environment.
Educators take time to understand each baby’s feeding, sleep and comfort routines. Close communication with families helps create consistency between home and care, while sensory play, movement and gentle interaction support early development.
Toddler and Pre-Kindergarten Care
Toddlers are busy learning how to move, communicate and do more for themselves.
Play-based experiences give them space to test ideas, make choices and build friendships. Educators stay close to offer support while children develop confidence, coordination and independence.
Three and Four-Year-Old Kindergarten
Funded kindergarten sits within the convenience of long day care.
Qualified early childhood teachers plan experiences that support communication, early literacy, numeracy and social development. Children learn through play, conversation and real experiences while building the skills they will use as they prepare for school.
More Included with CHOKLITS+
Children learn from the people they meet, the places they visit and the experiences they share.
CHOKLITS+ gives children access to a wide range of regular programs, health support and community experiences at no extra cost. Everything is included in the daily fee, so families can enjoy more value without paying separate activity charges.
- Health and development support: Children can access speech pathology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy and regular visits from Dr Rob.
- Movement and confidence: Judo, yoga, sport and Choklits Activate help children build coordination, strength and confidence in group activities.
- Creative learning: Music, movement, drama and messy play give children more ways to communicate, create and express ideas.
- Cooking and gardening: Planting, preparing food and other hands-on activities support practical skills and independence.
- Bush Kinder: Outdoor learning helps children move, discover and build a closer connection with nature.
- Excursions and incursions: Local outings, community visits and visiting specialists give children new experiences beyond their usual daily routine.
- Language and early literacy: Language classes, music, stories and library visits support vocabulary, communication and early literacy.
More Learning, Support and Opportunity Just Minutes from Blackburn
Our Surrey Hills centre is around 10 minutes from Blackburn, making it an easy option for local families.
The short drive gives your child access to caring educators, funded kindergarten and a wide range of CHOKLITS+ programs included in the daily fee. It can also fit comfortably around work, school and your usual family routine.
Why Families Feel at Home at Choklits
Trust grows through the small things families experience each day.
It comes from an educator remembering how a child likes to settle in. It comes from clear updates about meals, sleep and learning. Most of all, it comes from seeing a child build confidence, friendships and a genuine sense of belonging.
Choklits has supported families across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs for more than 30 years. The family-owned group now includes more than 120 team members and has received more than 350 five-star reviews across its centres.
Tour a Child Care Centre for Blackburn Families
You can compare programs, fees and opening hours online. A tour shows you the moments that matter most.
Come and meet our educators, walk through our rooms and outdoor areas, and picture how your child may spend their day. Our team can also answer questions about routines, kindergarten, CHOKLITS+ and current availability.
Come and see whether Choklits could give your child a richer start, just a short drive from Blackburn.
Blackburn Child Care FAQs
What ages does the centre welcome?
The centre provides care and early education for children from six weeks to six years. Programs include nursery, toddler care, pre-kindergarten and funded three and four-year-old kindergarten.
Is funded kindergarten available near Blackburn?
Yes. Children can attend Victorian Government-funded three and four-year-old kindergarten within the long day care program.
What does CHOKLITS+ include?
CHOKLITS+ may include health and development support, movement programs, music, cooking, gardening, messy play, Bush Kinder, excursions and incursions. Programs vary by age and schedule.
Are meals and nappies included?
Yes. Meals, nappies, sunscreen and common daily consumables are included within the child care fee. This is one reason families choose Choklits as their childcare partner.
Can families use the Child Care Subsidy?
Eligible families can use the Child Care Subsidy to reduce their out-of-pocket fees. The subsidy amount depends on each family’s circumstances.
How can I check availability?
Send us your child’s age, preferred care days and expected start date. Our team can then discuss current and upcoming places.










