Warm childcare and kindergarten in Hoppers Crossing
Family owned and operated, Kids Kingdom Hoppers Crossing is our second centre and the sister to our established Sydenham location. If you want the feel of the centre, the practical daily inclusions, local review proof, and the key next steps in one place, everything you need to decide whether Hoppers Crossing is right for your family is on this page.
310 Derrimut Rd, Hoppers Crossing VIC 3029
6:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday
Open every weekday of the year, except public holidays.
Nursery, Toddler, Montessori preschool and Kindergarten programs
$150 per day before subsidy
Meals, nappies, excursions, and daily support included.
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310 Derrimut Rd, Hoppers Crossing VIC 3029
A centre overview parents can assess quickly
Kids Kingdom Learning Centre is a warm, family-owned childcare and early learning centre in Hoppers Crossing, on Derrimut Road and easy to reach from across Wyndham. We care for babies, toddlers and kinder-aged children, from nursery through to funded three and four year old kindergarten, Monday to Friday, 6:30am to 6:30pm. What families notice first is the warmth: owner Maryan brings more than 25 years in early childhood education, director Amber has led the centre since 2019, and our educators stay for years, so your child sees the same familiar faces every day. Our own centre bus also makes inclusive monthly excursions possible for every age group, from Scienceworks and the Melbourne Zoo to local farms, parks and museums.
- Warm educator relationships that help children settle confidently
- All-inclusive daily care that removes planning friction for families
- Monthly excursions by centre bus to museums, zoos, farms, parks and Scienceworks
- Monthly incursions with Hey Dee Ho and Alphatykes programs included at no extra cost
- Kinder pathways and purposeful play built into every day
A Montessori preschool program in Hoppers Crossing
Our Hoppers Crossing preschool program follows the Montessori approach. Children choose hands-on activities from calm, open shelving, build independence through practical life skills, and learn at their own pace, with educators guiding each next step. It runs as part of our long day care day, alongside our funded kindergarten program and within the Early Years Learning Framework.
- Child-led, hands-on learning in a calm, prepared room
- Independence and practical life skills built into the day
- Delivered within the Early Years Learning Framework
- Runs alongside funded 3 and 4-year-old kindergarten
Childcare for Hoppers Crossing and the wider Wyndham community
Our centre sits on Derrimut Road in the heart of Hoppers Crossing, a short drive from the surrounding Wyndham suburbs. Families choose us from Tarneit, Truganina, Werribee, Point Cook and Williams Landing, often because they wanted the all-inclusive daily fee, the funded kindergarten program, and the warm, settled feel our educators are known for. With on-site parking and doors open from 6:30am, drop-off is built to fit the commute along the Princes Freeway and the Werribee and Tarneit rail lines.
- Minutes from Tarneit, Truganina, Werribee, Point Cook and Williams Landing
- On-site parking and a 6:30am to 6:30pm weekday program that fits work schedules
- Funded 3 and 4-year-old kindergarten led by a qualified kindergarten teacher
- A calm, purpose-built environment as our newest centre in Melbourne's west
- Priority tours for local families enrolling for the current and next intake
Fees and funded kinder at a glance
Clear pricing helps parents compare fit before they call, tour, or ask about availability.
Long Day Care
$150 per day
Half Day and 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
$85 half day or $90 for the 9:00 am to 3:00 pm session
Holiday Care
Available during school holidays and term breaks. Ask the team for current dates and availability.
3-Year-Old Integrated Kindergarten
Tuesday and Thursday: 7.5-hour funded program days delivered by a qualified kindergarten teacher
4-Year-Old Integrated Kindergarten
Monday and Friday or Tuesday and Thursday: 7.5-hour funded program days delivered by a qualified kindergarten teacher
Explore programs, kinder and fees
Compare the detail behind the daily experience before you tour or enquire.
Early learning & childcare
How long day care and early learning routines build confidence from nursery through to kinder.
Explore early learningFunded kindergarten
3 and 4-year-old funded kinder, delivered by a qualified teacher within the regular day.
Explore kindergartenFees & Child Care Subsidy
All-inclusive daily fees and how the Child Care Subsidy lowers your out-of-pocket cost.
See fees & subsidyMontessori preschool
Child-led, hands-on Montessori learning as part of the long day care day, at both centres.
Explore MontessoriEverything included in the daily experience
Parents often want to know what is already covered before they tour. This is the practical layer that makes the day-to-day experience easier to compare.
Nappies included
Daily essentials are already covered so families can plan with less friction.
Storypark updates
Families receive meaningful updates and visibility into the day.
Food provided
Meals are built into the daily routine rather than becoming another extra to manage.
Qualified and dedicated educators
Warm, experienced educators support routines, communication, and settling.
Age-appropriate toys, books, and learning materials
Inclusive monthly excursions by centre bus to museums, zoos, farms, parks and Scienceworks
Regular real-world experiences for all age groups, made possible by our own centre bus.
Inclusive monthly incursions with Hey Dee Ho, Alphatykes and more
Enriching in-centre programs that extend learning without any extra cost to families.
Age-appropriate shaded playgrounds
Quiet sleeping room in Nursery
Parking available
Breastfeeding area
Sunscreen supplied
Debit payment options
Parent lounge
Reduced rate for multiple days each week
Active Child Program
A day at Kids Kingdom Hoppers Crossing
From the 6:30am welcome to an unhurried pickup, here is how a typical weekday flows for children at our Hoppers Crossing centre.
6:30am, doors open
Early families are welcomed with a calm handover and a familiar face, so the day starts settled. Breakfast is offered for children who arrive before the morning gets busy.
8:00am, breakfast and free play
A freshly prepared breakfast is served, then children choose from set-up play spaces while educators tune in to how each child is feeling that morning.
9:30am, morning learning
Nursery, toddler and kinder rooms move into planned experiences: language and stories, sensory and art, and the funded kindergarten program led by our qualified teacher.
10:30am, morning tea outdoors
A cooked morning tea, then time in the shaded playgrounds for climbing, sandpit and gross-motor play in the fresh air.
12:00pm, freshly cooked lunch
A hot lunch is prepared on site and shared together, building independence and table routines. Every meal is already included in the daily fee.
1:00pm, rest and quiet time
Younger children sleep in the quiet nursery sleep room, while older children rest or enjoy calm activities like books, puzzles and drawing.
3:00pm, afternoon tea and projects
After afternoon tea, children return to hands-on projects and included incursions like Hey Dee Ho and Alphatykes, or extend the morning's interests.
5:00pm to 6:30pm, wind-down and pickup
The day eases into quieter play and stories. At pickup, educators share the day through Storypark and a quick chat, so you leave knowing how your child went.
Parent Date Night, a worry-free evening for families
Enjoy a night out while we care for your child in the safe, familiar environment they already love. Our Parent Date Night is fully all-inclusive: a cosy movie night with snacks, calm activities, and attentive supervision so you can relax and recharge knowing your child is happy and well looked after.
- Cosy movie night with snacks and calm, engaging activities
- Safe supervision by familiar educators in a familiar space
- Fully all-inclusive, with no hidden costs for families
- A genuine night off that parents keep coming back for
Review highlights families can scan before they tour
This gives Hoppers Crossing parents a quick read on warmth, communication, and day-to-day follow-through before they reach out.
Leadership and familiar faces
Families often want both the leadership team and the local educators in view before they enquire. Maryan, Amber and Ella lead the centre, alongside the Hoppers team you are most likely to meet day to day.
Leadership team
Maryan
Owner
Provides long-term leadership across the service with a strong focus on family trust, operational quality, and a caring culture that supports children and educators alike.
Amber
Centre Director
Leads day-to-day centre operations, family communication, and educator support so enrolments, routines, and follow-up feel clear and well guided.
Ella
2IC / Lead Educator
Supports team consistency and warm daily routines while helping children feel settled, engaged, and confident in their learning environment.
Centre teams
Meet more of the educators and support team helping both Hoppers Crossing and Sydenham families feel welcome, informed, and confident day to day.
Esperanza
Hoppers CrossingEducator
Brings a caring, steady presence to Hoppers Crossing while building warm routines and everyday confidence for children in her care.
Scarlett
Hoppers CrossingEducator
Supports children with approachable care, encouraging interactions, and a calm daily rhythm that helps families settle in smoothly.
Contact and visiting details
If Hoppers Crossing looks like the right fit, the next step is usually simple: review the practical details, ask any final questions, and book a tour to experience the warmth in person.
- Address: 310 Derrimut Rd, Hoppers Crossing
- Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 6:30 am to 6:30 pm
- Phone: (03) 9749 2655
- Mobile: 0411 355 525
- Email: enquiry@kidskingdomlearning.com.au
Hoppers Crossing FAQs
What are your opening hours at Hoppers Crossing?
Hoppers Crossing is open Monday to Friday from 6:30 am to 6:30 pm, giving families a full-day care option that suits work and school routines.
How can I contact the Hoppers Crossing centre directly?
You can call the centre on (03) 9749 2655 or 0411 355 525, or email enquiry@kidskingdomlearning.com.au for tours, availability, and day-to-day questions.
What are the current care and session fees?
Long Day Care is $150 per day, Half Day is $85 per day, and the 9:00 am to 3:00 pm session is $90 per day.
Do you offer funded kindergarten at Hoppers Crossing?
Yes. We offer funded 3-year-old and 4-year-old kindergarten programs. The 3-year-old group runs Tuesday and Thursday, while 4-year-old families can choose Monday and Friday or Tuesday and Thursday.
Do you offer holiday care or vacation programs?
Yes. Holiday care is available at Hoppers Crossing, giving families flexible coverage during school holidays and term breaks. Speak to the centre team for current dates and availability.
What can families expect from the centre overall?
Kids Kingdom Learning is proud to offer high-quality childcare at an affordable rate while creating nurturing, safe, and educational environments that feel welcoming for children and practical for families.
Do you offer early learning and long day care in Hoppers Crossing?
Yes, our Hoppers Crossing centre is a long day care and early learning centre offering full-day childcare from nursery age through to pre-kinder, with play-based early learning built into every day. Funded 3 and 4-year-old kindergarten runs inside the same familiar routine.
Which suburbs near Hoppers Crossing do you serve?
Families come to our Hoppers Crossing childcare and early learning centre from across Melbourne's west, including Tarneit, Werribee, Truganina and Point Cook, for warm, all-inclusive care close to home.
What ages do you care for at Hoppers Crossing?
We care for babies, toddlers and kinder-aged children across our nursery, toddler and kindergarten rooms, from nursery age through to funded 3 and 4-year-old kindergarten. Children move up to the next room as they are ready.
What is included in the daily fee?
The daily fee is all-inclusive. It covers five freshly prepared meals, all nappies and wipes, sunscreen, monthly excursions by our own centre bus, and in-centre incursions like Hey Dee Ho and Alphatykes, so there are no surprise extras to budget for.
Do I need to pack lunch, or are meals provided?
You do not need to pack a lunchbox. Five freshly prepared meals are cooked on site each day and included in the fee, from breakfast through to a late afternoon snack, with dietary needs and allergies catered for.
Do you run excursions at Hoppers Crossing?
Yes. Our own centre bus makes inclusive monthly excursions possible for every age group, from Scienceworks and the Melbourne Zoo to local farms, parks and museums, at no extra cost to families.
How do I book a tour or enrol my child?
The easiest first step is to book a tour so you can see the rooms and meet the team. Call (03) 9749 2655 or email enquiry@kidskingdomlearning.com.au, and the team will walk you through current availability, enrolment, and the Child Care Subsidy.
How does the Child Care Subsidy work with your fees?
Most families are eligible for the Child Care Subsidy, which is paid directly to the centre and lowers your out-of-pocket cost below the $150 daily fee. The amount depends on your family income and activity level, and our CCS calculator can give you an estimate before you enquire.
How do you help children settle in when they start?
We offer orientation visits before the first full day so your child can meet their educators and get comfortable in the room. Consistent educators, familiar routines, and daily Storypark updates help new children settle quickly and keep families reassured.
Does Kids Kingdom Hoppers Crossing offer a Montessori program?
Yes. Our Hoppers Crossing centre runs a Montessori preschool program, with child-led, hands-on learning in a calm, prepared room, delivered within the Early Years Learning Framework. Our Montessori preschool page explains the approach, or book a tour to see it in action.
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