The Top 3 Childcare Centres in Glen Waverley, VIC (3150)

Bright Early Learning Centre Glen Waverley

Bright Early Learning Centre on High Street Road is a purpose-built long day care centre that achieved an Exceeding National Quality Standard rating in December 2022 — a remarkable improvement from its previous Working Towards NQS rating issued in October 2019. This trajectory from Working Towards to Exceeding in a single assessment cycle is an exceptional result and reflects significant investment in educator quality, program delivery and operational standards under the current provider, Bright Kindy Pty Ltd, who has operated the service since 30 April 2021. The centre's last regulatory visit was recorded by Starting Blocks in September 2025 with zero enforcement actions in the past two years.

The centre accommodates children from 6 weeks of age to 5 years across six unique, age-appropriate program rooms. The centre is located just off High Street Road, conveniently positioned between Springvale Road and the Eastern Freeway, and is adjacent to the Napier Reserve Park — a natural asset that directly supports the centre's weekly Bush Kinder program for children aged 3 to 5 years. The Bush Kinder program takes children into the surrounding natural environment for regular outdoor learning experiences, building confidence, resilience and connection to nature.

The centre's curriculum is delivered by a diverse team of qualified educators with backgrounds spanning multiple cultures and languages. Inclusive learning is a core principle, with all children regardless of ability supported to access enriching experiences. Both government-funded 3-year-old and 4-year-old kindergarten programs are available, integrated into long day care hours.

The centre website confirms the following inclusions for full day sessions: all meals (breakfast, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea), nappies, education programs, excursions and incursions. Starting Blocks lists full day inclusions as "None" — the centre website is used as the confirmed source per our site policy.

Bright Early Learning Centre Glen Waverley ranks first on the strength of its Exceeding NQS rating (December 2022), its remarkable quality trajectory from Working Towards to Exceeding under the current provider, its purpose-built six-room facility, Bush Kinder program, extended hours to 6:30pm, perfect 5.0/5 ratings on both Google and KindiCare, and the September 2025 regulatory visit with zero enforcement actions. The fee of $155.00 per day (under 3) and $150.00 per day (3 years and above) sits at the mid-to-upper range for the suburb. Families should contact the centre early to confirm current availability.

being 3

being 3 at 1 England Road is a boutique, purpose-built long day care centre catering exclusively to children aged 3 to 5 years, with a licensed capacity of 22 children. It holds an Exceeding National Quality Standard rating issued in September 2022 — an upgrade from its previous Meeting NQS rating issued in March 2017. The centre is owned and operated by a qualified kindergarten teacher and is operated by Learning Matters Pty Ltd atf Being 3. The centre was last visited by the regulatory authority in April 2025 with no current conditions on its service approval.

The centre's name and philosophy reflect its focus on the critical developmental period of early childhood — the formative years where children are building the foundations for lifelong learning. The centre operates two mixed-age rooms catering to 3–4 year olds and 4–5 year olds respectively, allowing children to learn alongside peers at different developmental stages while receiving individualised attention in a small-group setting.

The centre is located on England Road in Glen Waverley, with vacancies confirmed as available at time of publication (Starting Blocks, February 2026) — making it the only Exceeding NQS centre in the suburb with confirmed current availability. The centre offers both government-funded 3-year-old and 4-year-old kindergarten programs integrated into the daily program.

The centre's hours of 8:00am to 5:30pm are the most limited of the two Exceeding NQS centres in the suburb. Families who require early drop-off (before 8:00am) or late pick-up (after 5:30pm) flexibility should note this and compare with Bright ELC (7:00am–6:30pm). Starting Blocks does not list a fee for this service — contact the centre directly to confirm current daily fee and inclusions.

being 3 ranks second among Glen Waverley's Exceeding NQS long day care centres on the basis of NQS recency — its September 2022 assessment is the most recent of the two Exceeding ratings in the suburb. It is the only Exceeding NQS centre in postcode 3150 with confirmed vacancies at time of publication, making it the most immediately accessible option for families seeking an Exceeding-rated place. The centre's small capacity of 22 children, mixed-age room model, owner-operator kindergarten teacher background and integrated funded kindergarten programs make it a distinctive choice for families with 3–5 year olds. Families should contact the centre directly to confirm fees, inclusions and current availability.

Waverley Kidz Children's Centre

Waverley Kidz Children's Centre on Waverley Road holds a Meeting National Quality Standard rating (March 2023) and was last visited by the regulatory authority in September 2025 with zero enforcement actions in the past two years and no current conditions on its service approval. The centre has been operating at this address since at least January 2012 (service approval date per Starting Blocks) and is operated by Mayfield Childcare Limited under the leadership of Centre Manager Neela.

The centre is a well-established operation in the Glen Waverley community with a consistent track record of Meeting NQS across assessment cycles — its previous NQS rating was also Meeting (March 2017). While it does not hold an Exceeding rating like the other two ranked centres, Waverley Kidz offers families a stable, long-standing alternative with strong practical features and excellent parent satisfaction.

At $167.00 per day, Waverley Kidz sits at the higher end of the Glen Waverley fee range. Starting Blocks confirms a comprehensive inclusions package covering breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, nappies, education programs, excursions and incursions and other meals — one of the most complete inclusions sets among Glen Waverley centres. The hours of 7:00am to 6:00pm provide good flexibility for working families. Vacancies were confirmed as available at time of publication (Starting Blocks, February 2026).

Waverley Kidz Children's Centre ranks third among Glen Waverley's top childcare options on the strength of its long operational history since 2012, stable Meeting NQS rating across two assessment cycles (March 2017 and March 2023), comprehensive Starting Blocks-confirmed inclusions package, good hours flexibility (7:00am–6:00pm), strong parent satisfaction scores (5.0/5 Google, 4.0/5 KindiCare) and confirmed vacancies at time of publication. While it does not hold an Exceeding NQS rating like the other two ranked centres, it offers families a well-established, reliable alternative with strong practical features and good value relative to the inclusions provided. The fee of $167.00 per day sits at the higher end of the suburb range.