Small & personal
Only 45 places, helping children build familiar relationships and feel known, secure and supported.
Now enrolling
Where every child belongs.
Clever KidsChildcare + Kinder
Boutique, family-owned childcare and kindergarten for children aged 0–5, with smaller groups, familiar educators and personalised care.
Tours are relaxed and obligation-free. Come in, meet the team and see the rooms.
Ashburton, Melbourne
Why Clever Kids
A smaller centre with more to offer.
Families choose Clever Kids for the personal feel of a small centre without missing out on rich learning, specialist experiences or practical family support.
Rich learning
Mandarin, music and piano, literacy, early maths, STEM, yoga, art, movement and more.
Child safety first
Attentive supervision, trusted relationships, safe routines and open communication with families.
Flexible family support
Personalised settling, individual routines, dietary support and practical help when family needs change.
Learning at Clever Kids
More than childcare.A world of learning.
Children explore language, literacy, early maths, STEM, music, creativity, yoga, movement and wellbeing through play, specialist programs, regular incursions and excursions.
Language & literacy
Mandarin, literacy experiences, stories, conversation and early language development, with Jumpstart Joeys beginning in Term 4.
STEM, maths & discovery
Hands-on science, early maths and numeracy, inquiry, problem solving and discovery through everyday learning, specialist experiences and incursions.
Music & creativity
Music and piano experiences, art, craft, movement and creative expression woven through the week.
Wellbeing & community
Yoga, movement, wellbeing, safety learning, excursions, community connections, our community pantry and community library.
Recently at Clever Kids
Henny Penny Hatching
ExperienceHenny Penny Hatching
A hands-on experience exploring life cycles, care and responsibility as children observe chicks hatching and growing.
Yakult
ExperienceYakult
An engaging visit that supports conversations about nutrition, wellbeing and everyday healthy choices.
Museums Victoria — Dinosaurs & Fossils
ExperienceMuseums Victoria — Dinosaurs & Fossils
Dinosaurs and fossils bring science, history and discovery into the room through hands-on learning.
Healthy Harold
ExperienceHealthy Harold
Interactive wellbeing learning that helps children explore healthy choices, safety and looking after themselves.
Thingle Toodle Road Safety
ExperienceThingle Toodle Road Safety
Road-safety learning that builds awareness of safe travel, crossing roads and everyday pedestrian habits.
Recent experienceHenny Penny Hatching
A hands-on experience exploring life cycles, care and responsibility as children observe chicks hatching and growing.
Recent experienceYakult
An engaging visit that supports conversations about nutrition, wellbeing and everyday healthy choices.
Recent experienceMuseums Victoria — Dinosaurs & Fossils
Dinosaurs and fossils bring science, history and discovery into the room through hands-on learning.
Recent experienceHealthy Harold
Interactive wellbeing learning that helps children explore healthy choices, safety and looking after themselves.
Recent experienceThingle Toodle Road Safety
Road-safety learning that builds awareness of safe travel, crossing roads and everyday pedestrian habits.
Starting Term 4Jumpstart Joeys Literacy ProgramExplore the program →
Literacy at Clever KidsJumpstart Joeys Literacy Program
A dedicated early-literacy experience that supports children to build confidence with sounds, language, early reading and writing through engaging, age-appropriate learning.
Ask about Jumpstart Joeys on your tour →Starting Term 4Jumpstart Joeys Literacy Program
Literacy at Clever KidsJumpstart Joeys Literacy Program
A dedicated early-literacy experience that supports children to build confidence with sounds, language, early reading and writing through engaging, age-appropriate learning.
Ask about Jumpstart Joeys on your tour →Growing with your child
Three rooms. One connected journey.
Calm, age-specific environments with familiar educators and learning that grows with your child.
Nursery
Nurturing first steps.
7 babiesToddlers
Confidence through exploration.
16 toddlersKindergarten
Learning for school and life.
22 kindersVictorian Government Funded Kinder
Ready for school. Ready for life.
Our 3–5 year old program supports confidence, friendships, early literacy and numeracy, inquiry learning, independence and school readiness.
Made for families
Thoughtful inclusions. Flexible support.
We keep everyday care practical while adapting around your child and family wherever we can.
Fresh mealsMeals and snacks prepared for children throughout the day.
Nappies includedOne less everyday essential for families to pack.
Personalised settlingFlexible orientation and settling support guided by your child.
Individual routinesCare adapted for age, development and individual needs.
Dietary supportSupport for vegetarian, halal, kosher, gluten-free, lactose-free and dairy-free needs.
Fee & enrolment supportHelp understanding CCS, funded kinder and eligible additional support.
What families value
Care, connection and a genuine community feel.
Independent family feedback regularly highlights caring educators, children settling well, helpful communication and the personal feel of a smaller centre.
Read independent family reviewsWarm, caring educatorsFamilies value genuine care and approachable educators.
Supported settlingFeedback often mentions children becoming comfortable and happy at the centre.
Small & connectedThe intimate, community feel is repeatedly valued by families.
Quality you can verify
Meeting National Quality Standard.
Clever Kids is rated Meeting NQS overall and across all seven quality areas, with 45 approved places.
A familiar team
Relationships matter in a small centre.
Clever Kids is intentionally small, helping families build familiar relationships with the educators who know their child. The best way to meet us is in person.
Meet us on a tourBook a Tour
See Clever Kids for yourself.
Meet the team. Explore the rooms. See if it feels right for your family.