More to Learn, Experience and Enjoy Near Box Hill
Finding the right child care is about more than choosing the nearest centre. You want your child to feel comfortable, build strong relationships and have plenty to look forward to each day.
For families in Box Hill, our Surrey Hills centre sits on the border of Box Hill, making it a great local option. We welcome children from six weeks to six years and provide long day care, funded kindergarten and a broad mix of learning experiences throughout the week.
Children can take part in movement, music, cooking, gardening, language activities and community visits, with regular programs included in the daily fee at no extra cost.
Come and meet the educators, see the learning spaces and decide whether Choklits feels right for your family.
Care and Kindergarten That Grow with Your Child
Children need different things as they grow. Their care should change with them.
Choklits provides age-based programs from nursery care through to four-year-old kindergarten. Each room gives children time to form familiar relationships, follow their interests and build new skills within a supportive environment.
Nursery Care
The nursery welcomes babies from six weeks of age.
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 learn by moving, communicating and testing new ideas.
Play-based experiences help children build language, coordination, confidence and independence. They can make choices, form friendships and practise new skills with familiar educators nearby.
Three and Four-Year-Old Kindergarten
Funded kindergarten is delivered 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, discussion and shared activities while preparing for the transition to school.
More Ways to Learn with CHOKLITS+
Children learn through the people they meet, the places they visit and the activities they enjoy.
CHOKLITS+ turns what many centres treat as optional extras into part of the everyday experience. Families receive greater value from the daily fee, while children enjoy a richer week filled with new experiences, support and opportunities to grow.
- 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.
Fresh Food Is Part of the Learning
Meals are an important part of the child care day. They give children time to pause, connect and try new foods with familiar people.
Centre chefs prepare breakfast, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea onsite. Menus change with the seasons and can support confirmed allergies, intolerances and other dietary requirements.
Food also becomes part of the learning program. Children can plant vegetables, help with cooking activities and learn how ingredients move from the garden to the plate.
The Surrey Hills kitchen has also won Food Premises of the Year awards from the City of Whitehorse.
Why Families Trust Choklits
Trust grows through the small moments 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.
Families choose Choklits for:
- Educators who know their child: Teams take time to understand each child’s interests, routines and personality.
- Regular communication: Parents receive updates about care, learning and the moments that shape the day.
- Qualified kindergarten teachers: Early childhood teachers plan and deliver funded kindergarten programs.
- Meals prepared onsite: Centre chefs prepare daily meals and support confirmed dietary needs.
- More included in the fee: Regular programs and activities do not require separate participation charges.
- Support when care begins: Orientation visits help children become familiar with the room, educators and daily routine.
- Strong community connections: Local visits and shared experiences help children connect with the people and places around them.
Book a Child Care Tour Near Box Hill
You can compare fees, opening hours and programs online. A tour shows you how the centre feels in person.
Come and meet the educators, walk through the rooms and outdoor areas, and picture how your child may spend their day. Our team can also answer questions about routines, funded kindergarten, included programs and current availability.
Visit our nearby centre and see whether Choklits could give your child a richer start.
Box Hill 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 Box Hill?
Yes. Children can attend Victorian Government-funded three and four-year-old kindergarten within the long day care program.
Is the centre close to Box Hill North?
The centre is located in Surrey Hills. Travel time from Box Hill North will depend on where you live and current traffic. Check the route from your address or contact our team before booking a tour.
What is included in the daily fee?
Our fee includes meals, nappies, sunscreen, common daily consumables and regular CHOKLITS+ activities. Families do not pay separate activity charges for their child to join the regular programs.
What types of programs are included?
Programs may include allied health support, movement, music, cooking, gardening, messy play, Bush Kinder, language activities, excursions and incursions. Activities vary by age and schedule.
Are meals prepared onsite?
Yes. Centre chefs prepare meals and snacks onsite. The team can also support confirmed allergies, intolerances and dietary requirements.
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 current availability?
Send us your child’s age, preferred care days and expected start date. Our team can then discuss current and upcoming places.










