Childcare Sunshine: High-Quality Early Learning for Local Families
Located just 2 minutes from Sunshine, our Albion-based centre is a popular choice for Sunshine families looking for trusted childcare close to home. If you’re searching for high-quality childcare or kindergarten in Sunshine, Sunshine North, or Sunshine West, Anderson Road Child Care Centre offers trusted early learning programs designed to help children aged 0–6 feel safe, confident, and supported.
Located just 2 minutes from Sunshine, our centre provides long day care, early learning programs, and integrated kindergarten aligned with the National Quality Framework (NQF) and the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).
Families from Sunshine, Sunshine North, Sunshine West, Albion, Braybrook, St Albans and surrounding areas choose us for our nurturing educators, strong community reputation, and convenient location.
Enrolments now open.
Start your journey today:
Anderson Road Child Care Centre
- Address: 145 Anderson Rd, Albion VIC 3020 (2 minutes from Sunshine)
- Phone:(03) 9312 6407
- Timing: Monday - Friday | 06 : 00 AM - 06 : 00 PM
Why Sunshine Families Choose Anderson Road Child Care Centre
- Warm, family-focused environment
- Qualified early childhood educators with long tenure
- CCS-approved long day care
- Integrated Kinder with experienced ECTs
- NQF & EYLF-aligned programs
- A home-like centre layout (not clinical)
- Bigger outdoor spaces than many childcare centres in Sunshine
- Strong communication with families
- Safe, engaging indoor & outdoor environments
- Convenient location close to Sunshine Station & Hampshire Road
About Our Centre
Anderson Road Child Care Centre provides a nurturing, community-focused early learning environment where children feel safe, confident, and ready to explore.
We serve families from Albion, Sunshine, Sunshine North, Sunshine West, Ardeer, Cairnlea, Derrimut, Maidstone, and beyond.
We offer:
- Purpose-built age-specific learning rooms
- Spacious outdoor play areas
- An experienced and long-standing educator team
- Strong focus on belonging, wellbeing & school readiness
- A child-centered program based on the EYLF
- Warm, multicultural environment supporting all families
Our Early Learning Programs
We offer purposefully designed high-quality early learning and kindergarten that support each stage of your child’s development, building confidence, social skills, and a lifelong love of learning.
Nursery (0 – 2 years)
A caring, secure environment focused on:
- Attachment & emotional safety
- Sensory exploration
- Early communication
- Warm educator relationships
Learn more about our Nursery and Early Learning Programs
Toddler Program (2 – 3 years)
Designed to build independence and early learning foundations:
- Language development
- Social-emotional skills
- Problem-solving
- Early routines & self-help skills
Explore our Toddler Learning Program
Kindergarten (3–5 Years)
A comprehensive school-readiness program:
- Literacy & numeracy foundations
- Social confidence
- Emotional regulation
- Pre-writing & fine motor skills
- Curiosity-driven learning
- Led by qualified Early Childhood Teachers
Meets all EYLF and Victorian Free Kinder requirements.
Learn more about our Kindergarten Program
Free Kinder in Sunshine – How It Works
How it is applied:
Enrol 15+ hours/week → Full offset
Enrol fewer hours → Pro-rata offset
Discount applied directly to your ongoing invoice
Learning, Development & Wellbeing
Children thrive when they feel safe, confident, and connected.
Our programs use a blend of:
- EYLF developmental outcomes
- Child development psychology
- Play-based learning principles
- Wellbeing & belonging frameworks
We focus on:
- Early literacy & language
- Social-emotional development
- Problem-solving & cognitive skills
- Physical development & coordination
- Identity, belonging & communication
- Self-regulation & resilience
- Curiosity, creativity & exploration
This alignment with EYLF Outcomes 1–5 ensures consistent developmental progress.
A Convenient Location for Sunshine, Sunshine North & Sunshine West Families
We are close to major Sunshine-area landmarks, including:
- Sunshine Station
- Albion Station
- Hampshire Road
- Sunshine Marketplace
- Kororoit Creek Trail
- Selwyn Park
- Anderson Road
- Ballarat Road
Approximate travel times:
- Sunshine → 2 minutes
- Sunshine North → 4 minutes
- Sunshine West → 6 minutes
This makes us one of the most accessible childcare options for busy Sunshine families.
Real Parent Story
A powerful emotional differentiator — no competitor has this.
Our daughter settled in quickly because the educators are so warm and genuinely caring. The outdoor spaces are bigger than other centres we visited, and she comes home excited to share everything she learned.
We feel completely supported as parents the communication, the updates, the love everything has exceeded our expectations.
This authenticity is why Sunshine families consistently trust our centre.
What Local Parents Say
FAQs
Are you close to Sunshine Station?
Yes. We are only a 2-minute drive from Sunshine Station, making us one of the closest childcare centres for Sunshine commuters. Families from Sunshine, Sunshine North and Sunshine West can drop off easily on the way to work.
Do you offer Free Kinder in 2025?
Yes — our integrated kindergarten program is eligible for the Victorian Free Kinder offset of up to $2,101 per child each year.
This discount is automatically applied to your regular invoice.
What ages do you care for?
We provide early learning programs for children aged 0–6 years, including:
- Nursery Program (0–2 years)
- Toddler Program (2–3 years)
- Kindergarten Program (3–5 years)
Do you accept the Child Care Subsidy (CCS)?
Yes, we are a fully CCS-approved childcare provider.
Most families receive a significant discount depending on income and activity hours.
Use our CCS guide to estimate your savings.
Do you have vacancies right now?
Vacancies change quickly depending on the age group.
The fastest way to confirm availability is to book a tour or join the waitlist.
Is your centre easy to access from Sunshine North and Sunshine West?
Yes. Our childcare centre is:
- 4 minutes from Sunshine North
- 6 minutes from Sunshine West
- 2 minutes from Sunshine
Families across the Sunshine area choose us because our location allows fast, stress-free travel during morning drop-offs.
What curriculum do you follow?
We follow the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the National Quality Framework (NQF).
All programs support:
- literacy & language
- social-emotional development
- school readiness
- physical development
- creativity & problem solving
How are meals handled?
All meals are freshly prepared onsite by our qualified cook.
We cater for:
- allergies
- cultural dietary needs
- vegetarian options
Menus rotate weekly and are designed to encourage healthy eating habits.
What are your educator-to-child ratios?
We meet and often exceed national ratio standards:
- Under 3 years → 1 educator for every 4 children
- 3 years and above → 1 educator for every 11 children
How do you help children settle in?
We offer a gentle, family-focused orientation process:
- multiple stay & play sessions
- gradual transitions
- consistent room educators
- daily communication updates
Most children settle comfortably within their first week.
Book a Tour
Visit our centre, explore our learning environments, and meet our qualified educators.
See why Sunshine families choose our centre year after year.
Service Areas
We provide childcare services for:
Albion
Braybrook
St Albans
Sunshine North
Sunshine West
Sunshine
Tottenham
Maidstone
Ardeer
Deer Park
Cairnlea
Cairnlea
Tottenham
Avondale Heights
Kealba
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Last Updated: 16 January 2026