5.0★
Little Paddington Child Care Centre & Kindergarten
412 Waverley Rd, Malvern East VIC 3145
Overview
Little Paddington Child Care Centre & Kindergarten is a childcare centre in Malvern East, within easy reach of the suburb's residential streets, local shopping, and public transport connections across Malvern East. As part of Malvern East's family and early-learning options, it supports parents who want early learning close to home and work. Families use the centre within daily drop-off routines, often combining childcare with school runs, shopping, and commuting along familiar neighbourhood routes. Childcare such as Little Paddington Child Care Centre & Kindergarten strengthens the family appeal of Malvern East. Convenient early-years access helps parents manage busy schedules while staying rooted in the local community.
Quick info
Address
412 Waverley Rd, Malvern East VIC 3145
Phone
(03) 9572 3838Opening hours
- Monday
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Thursday
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Friday
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Accessibility & convenience
Visitor amenities
Reviews
Michelle Ritchie
★★★★★“I moved my eldest daughter to Little Paddington when she was 1 and a half (as we weren’t happy with our previous centre) and we haven’t looked back! She’s now 5 and absolutely loves it there. My youngest is 2 and also really enjoys her time there. It’s really lovely that she has the same educators my eldest daughter had when she was younger. Little Paddington is a very welcoming and friendly community, which honestly feels like a second family to us. I genuinely enjoy chatting with all the staff there when I pick up or drop off my girls. Both of my daughters are gluten free and they are very thorough and accommodating with this, even baking gf cakes for their birthday celebrations. Tahnee (the manager) is wonderful! She’s always approachable, easy to contact and replies to emails very promptly and thoroughly. Being a teacher, my daughters’ education and wellbeing is really important to me. I know at Little Paddington, the girls are exposed to enriching learning experiences every day such as cooking sessions, story time, water play, sport, yoga, music, excursions to Regis/Arcare etc. Can’t recommend Little Paddington enough!”
Steph Zarbos
★★★★★“Both my daughters have attended Little Paddington from the Nursery through to being in our final year now of pre-prep for my youngest. The staff are always so caring and nurturing, there is consistency of care and many of the staff have been there for a long time. The communication from the educators via the app is excellent with a detailed summary and photos daily, as well as anything required from management is always communicated professionally and in a timely manner. Both my daughters have loved attending and participating in the daily activities, and I have always felt comfortable that they are in safe hands.”
Jude
★★★★★“My daughter has been attending Little Paddington for over 6 months and we couldn’t be happier with our experience. As a first time mum, I was a bit nervous about the transition to daycare but all my worries went away very quickly. She was always shown so much care and attention and you can tell the educators have a real passion for education and children. Little Paddington has a family feel to it, which is what really distinguished the centre for me, to other centres”
Macey Barton
★★★★★“Our (almost) 4-year-old son has been at Little Pads for the past 18 months, and we absolutely adore the centre. He’s now in his third room, so we’ve experienced three different teams of educators — and every single one has been exceptional. We genuinely cannot fault them. The educators are warm, kind, and truly invested. Everyone knows our son’s name, greets us enthusiastically each morning, and takes the time to ask about — and remember — details about our family. It feels so personal and thoughtful. We can see how much he’s learning, and they’ve been incredibly patient and supportive through milestones like toilet training and dropping naps. There are also a couple of standout male educators who bring such a wonderful, positive energy to the centre — it’s been so lovely to see that influence in his early years. The communication is fantastic. We receive lots of pictures and a detailed update at the end of the day via the app and at pick-up an educator always makes the effort to share meaningful insights about how his day went. It never feels rushed. A special mention to Tahnee — she is always so kind, helpful, and accommodating. Little Pads truly feels like part of our village. We will be very happily sending our second child when the time comes.”
Katrina O'Shaughnessy
★★★★★“I love this centre. The staff treat the children with so much care and love. It's a small homely centre that feels like a second home for your children. I've never been worried about leaving my kids in their care and know my kids are always well loved and cared for. Cannot recommend it highly enough, I've recommended to several families who have also been very happy.”
Frequently asked questions
Malvern East has a spread of childcare centres across local streets and shopping strips. Little Paddington Child Care Centre & Kindergarten is one early learning service in the area. Little Paddington Child Care Centre & Kindergarten is rated 5.0 out of 5 from 17 Google reviews. Use Google Maps for directions, live hours, and current visitor details.
