Brighton Quality Childcare and Preschool

Author : Glenn Hickey | Published On : 06 Nov 2026

We choose to stay small so we can truly know every child and every family, and create a centre that feels more like a community than a service. There is national and international evidence that quality kindergarten programs lay the foundation for success at school, with attendance for more than one year strongly linked to more positive results. We manage eating disorders through a multidisciplinary team of a paediatrician, psychologist, and dietitian with a special interest in eating disorders.
Warm, connected and full of opportunities to learn and grow. Three welcoming centres in Brighton, Lenah Valley and Howrah — warm, home-like places where children feel safe, valued and excited to explore. We value a relationship based approach where children’s ideas and voices are at the centre of our educational approach. In the Reggio Emelia approach, children are the main initiators of the learning process. We then guide, listen, observe, question and encourage children to further their interests. At the heart you can try this out of the Montessori approach is a belief in education as a catalyst for life.

Brighton East is a separate suburb with postcode 3187 and is not covered on this page. All three ranked long day care centres in this guide are located within postcode 3186. Fees are $209.00 a day to 35 months and $198.00 from 36 months, with seven inclusions on the register, which shows the younger rate up from $199.00 in September 2026.
At Guardian Brighton, regular visits to St Finbar’s Catholic Primary School make big school feel familiar before the first day. Since COVID we have tripled down on measures to ensure the safety of our children, families and staff through rigorous cleanliness checks and standards. From nutritious meals and engaging daily routines to a thoughtfully planned educational program, every element of our service puts your child's wellbeing and development first. "Thank you to all the incredible team at Brighton ELC. You are absolutely wonderful and we extremely grateful that both our children have been in the caring hands of your wonderful educators. In the two and a half years that we have been at Brighton ELC our daycare needs have changed.

Call the one nearest you, or email us and we’ll point you in the right direction. Full committee meetings are held monthly and tend to be a relatively informal and friendly gathering. If you are interested in joining the committee, please contact the Director on It was previously a sessional kindergarten run by the Uniting Church. We recognise children as capable and active participants in the Brighton Beach ELC Community.
Hampton and Brighton East are ranked too, each with a top three. The fee is $199.50 a day at every age, and the register counts nine inclusions. Its Brighton page is titled childcare and kindergarten, but the page text we could read did not state an age range or describe the kinder program, so confirm both with the centre.
In the week of 19 October 2026, Starting Blocks showed permanent places on every weekday at Bambini Wilson and at The Hive Brighton, which also showed casual places. Hunt Community Child Care Centre did not list vacancies, so contact it directly. Availability changes quickly; always confirm with the centre. Both the July 2025 and August 2022 assessments came back Meeting in every area.

He loves going to child care and it makes drop off time stress free. Thank you for all the love and care you have for our son. Our experienced educators take a thoughtful approach to each child’s development, encouraging learning through play, curiosity, and exploration. We proudly support families across nearby suburbs, offering a strong and steady foundation for every child’s early years. The Hive Early Learning Centre Brighton is a childcare and kindergarten located close to the inviting stretch of Brighton Beach, local parks, and well-regarded primary schools such as Brighton Primary. We provide high-quality early education in a caring and supportive setting.
The Emali difference lies in our dedication to high-quality care and early education. With personalised attention and enriching experiences, we create strong foundations for a lifelong love of learning. Our passionate educators provide an inclusive program for each and every child to support their developmental milestones and we ensure that each child’s interests are met. I am really looking forward to meeting you and your family and supporting your child’s learning and development. I am a mother to an amazing daughter and I am very passionate about early learning and watching children grow through the many opportunities provided to them in our centre. The Learning Sanctuary is proudly part of G8 Education, which operates 350+ childcare, kindergarten, and preschool centres under 21 trusted brands across Australia.

Our purpose-built Brighton East Childcare and Preschool Campus is conveniently located on Nepean Highway, providing easy access for families in Brighton East, Hampton, Bentleigh, Moorabbin and surrounding suburbs. With a central location and convenient transport connections, our campus supports busy families with a welcoming environment where children can learn, grow and thrive every day. Brighton ELC and Brighton Beach ELC believe that learning about sustainability begins with everyday practice. We know that choosing a childcare center is a big decision, our friendly team will endeavor to get to know your families wishes, traditions, culture and to dive deeper into what our team can provide your family. We look forward to meeting you and supporting your children to grow, learn and play. Our award-winning outdoor areas deliver sensational play spaces for every age group surrounding our architecturally designed child care centre.
Brighton Early Learning Centre (Brighton ELC) is a boutique privately owned childcare and early learning centre located at 247 New Street Brighton. The rates shown may reflect different age bands at different centres, so confirm the rate for your child's age directly with each centre. Your actual cost depends on your family income and activity level. All fees are inclusive, with no extra charges for meals, nappies, excursions, or learning programs. Tummy time, textured play, music and gentle movement, all tailored to your baby's developmental stage. Sensory baskets, water play and natural materials support them to explore cause and effect at their own pace.
We embrace all our individual family cultures that are a part of the Brighton ELC community. We are sensitive to the fact that each child’s family culture is diverse and unique. At Brighton ELC, we also recognise the fact that all of our staff are unique individuals who come from different backgrounds. We have different perspectives and experiences that can be shared with the children we care for, as well as with each other.

The suburb attracts established families, professionals, and downsizers, with a strong emphasis on quality of life and access to premium services. Meeting NQS issued March 2025, all seven quality areas Meeting; previously Meeting (May 2021). Both ratings were issued before the current operator took over on 25 August 2025, when the service traded as The Learning Sanctuary Brighton.