Business Details
21 Years
experience
Trusted Childcare Services in Melbourne
Established in 2005, Wallaby Childcare is a family-operated group dedicated to creating a home-away-from-home environment for children. Our centres, built since 2007, prioritise child-led learning through programs that inspire exploration and development. We adhere to the Early Years Learning Framework and Victorian Early Years Learning Framework, exceeding National Quality Standards. Our qualified educators foster strong relationships with children and families, supported by the Storypark app for real-time updates.With centres across Melbourne, we focus on tailored community engagement and sustainable growth. Our leadership team, including owner Brian Stynes and Operations Manager Janet Shipley, ensures consistent quality through in-house management and staff development. We aim to make childcare transitions seamless for families, offering flexible hours and a commitment to nurturing lifelong learners.
Services
Childcare Services
Early Learning Programs
Family Engagement
Storypark Communication
After-Hours Care
Transition Support
Qualified Educators
Curriculum Development
Facility Design
Community Partnerships
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We are a family-operated childcare group with centres across Melbourne since 2005.
- Our programs exceed National Quality Standards through the Early Years Learning Framework.
- Qualified educators implement child-led learning with individualised attention.
- Storypark app provides real-time updates on children's developmental milestones.
- Centres feature purpose-built facilities designed for safe, engaging exploration.
What people say
Amazing staff
Exceeded expectations
Loving and caring
Smooth transition
Engaging environment
Services
Childcare Services
Wallaby Childcare provides full-day early childhood care in a safe, nurturing environment. Our qualified educators implement individualised learning plans aligned with national standards while fostering social and emotional development. Services operate 52 weeks annually with flexible hours to accommodate working families.
Early Learning Programs
Our child-led programs integrate the Reggio Emilia approach with government frameworks. Educators facilitate indoor-outdoor play experiences that develop communication, creativity, and critical thinking skills through intentional teaching moments embedded in natural play activities.
Family Engagement
We encourage family participation through regular events, story-time sessions, and volunteer opportunities. The Storypark app provides daily updates on children's progress while in-person meetings ensure open communication between educators and caregivers.
Transition Support
Specialised orientation programs help children adapt to new environments. Educators work closely with families to understand individual needs, establish routines, and create comfort through gradual introduction periods and consistent caregiver assignments.
Facility Design
Purpose-built centres feature age-appropriate play areas with natural elements and modern resources. Spaces include dedicated rooms for different developmental stages, outdoor play zones, and family-friendly welcome areas with viewing windows.
People
Brian Stynes
Owner & Operator
With over 15 years in childcare management, Brian leads Wallaby's strategic direction while maintaining hands-on involvement in centre operations and staff development.
Janet Shipley
Operations Manager
Janet oversees daily operations across all centres, ensuring consistent quality standards. She has 12 years' experience in early childhood education leadership roles.
Amber Suffolk
Education & Training Manager
Amber develops staff training programs and curriculum guidelines. A registered early childhood teacher, she has 10 years' experience in professional development roles.
Raylene MacManus
Start Up Manager & Wollert Centre Director
Raylene manages new centre developments and directs Wollert operations. She has 8 years' experience in childcare centre design and management.
Questions
What age groups do you cater for?
We provide care for children from 6 weeks to 6 years across our centres.
Are meals provided?
Yes, we offer nutritious meals and snacks prepared daily by our in-house chefs.
How do you communicate with parents?
We use the Storypark app for daily updates and maintain open-door policies for face-to-face communication.
What qualifications do your staff hold?
All educators have current early childhood qualifications and undergo regular professional development.
Are there public holiday closures?
Centres are closed on public holidays but operate 52 weeks annually otherwise.
Can I visit before enrolling?
Yes, we encourage centre tours and trial visits before formal enrollment.
Reviews (6)
Nitin Kashyap
Aug 08, 2021
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Rude staff, I wish if can give them negative stars. Never recommend anyone to put their child. This Review is for Wallaby Wollert.
Reena Crasta
Jan 01, 2021
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Both my kids have gone to this child care and I have watched them grow and learn through from their nursery to kinder. My experience with the child care has been fantastic. The loving nature in which the educators guide and teach the kids is great. The transition from kinder to school was smooth and its thanks to the Kinder teachers at Wallaby.
Corina Ragona
Sep 01, 2020
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Positive:Communication,Professionalism,Quality
Both my children have attended since 12 months old (5years now)
So happy with the care and communication from staff. My children love it here.
Both my children have attended since 12 months old (5years now)
So happy with the care and communication from staff. My children love it here.
Little Sarah
Aug 27, 2020
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We recently moved from Docklands as we built our new home in Wollert and I was looking for a childcare for my toddler daughter. In the process, I tried a couple and was not satisfied especially when compared with the one in Docklands where my daughter went since she was 7 months. Then I heard of Wallaby childcare and I could not be happier to say that was my best decision to enroll my baby girl here. Shana is my daughter's room leader and she and the other ladies Shah, Uda and Neelam are amazing in the level of care they provide to your kids and what amazes me is my daughter tells me that she loves
Lucianna
Nov 10, 2019
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Dear Raylene,
My son, Dmitrij, has attended Wallaby childcare for one year and we are beyond grateful and satisfied with the love, support and care he has received by the team. We changed to Wallaby after a bad experience at another centre. He would cry and beg me not to take him, as soon as he realised where we were going. When we transitioned to Wallaby, we were all naturally worried and concerned about how he would cope. After explaining what had happened, the staff were extremely patient and provided the much needed love he had been missing. Now, my son loves attending Pre-Kinder and talks
My son, Dmitrij, has attended Wallaby childcare for one year and we are beyond grateful and satisfied with the love, support and care he has received by the team. We changed to Wallaby after a bad experience at another centre. He would cry and beg me not to take him, as soon as he realised where we were going. When we transitioned to Wallaby, we were all naturally worried and concerned about how he would cope. After explaining what had happened, the staff were extremely patient and provided the much needed love he had been missing. Now, my son loves attending Pre-Kinder and talks
Glen D'Souza
Nov 06, 2019
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I have put two of my kids through this day care and for me personally Raylene and her team have done a wonderful job raising them and bringing them up as young adults. My 2nd one graduated last night and I am so proud of the work they have done.I wish this center well and they keep doing the amazing job, continue to grow as well as build and raise our wonderful kids
