Caterpillar Kidz Dandenong
A new place to learn, play & belong.
Our Dandenong early learning and kindergarten community brings Caterpillar Kidz’s relationship-led approach to Melbourne’s south-east — with purposeful learning, genuine family partnerships and plenty of room for childhood to be joyful.
Built for Dandenong families.
A local centre should feel like part of its community. Dandenong will combine the warmth of a family-owned provider with thoughtful programs that recognise every child as an individual.
Known & connected
Strong relationships with children and families sit at the heart of how we care, communicate and make decisions.
Purposeful learning
Play remains joyful while educators intentionally support communication, confidence, creativity, early literacy and numeracy.
Community minded
We look forward to welcoming families from Dandenong, Endeavour Hills, Noble Park, Dandenong West and surrounding areas.
Learning that grows with them.
From the earliest years through to kindergarten, our approach balances nurturing relationships with experiences that encourage children to investigate, communicate, create and become increasingly independent.
More than one way to grow.
Our programs are designed to support the whole child and make the transition from early learning to school feel confident, familiar and exciting.
Early Learning
Responsive care and rich play-based experiences supporting development from infancy through the preschool years.
Kindergarten
3 and 4 Year Old Kindergarten with purposeful teacher-led learning, strong relationships and school transition support.
School Ready Caterpillars
Early literacy, numeracy, independence and confidence — including Reading Eggs, Mathseeds and Spanish through ELLA.
Childhood needs room for fun.
Learning doesn’t only happen during planned activities. Outdoor movement, imagination, friendships, messy discoveries and spontaneous questions are all part of a rich day at Caterpillar Kidz.
Our Dandenong environment is being prepared as a place where children can feel secure enough to explore — and excited enough to keep asking, “What can we try next?”
Your Caterpillar Kidz in Melbourne’s south-east.
Caterpillar Kidz Dandenong is planned to open in November 2026, welcoming children aged 6 weeks to 6 years for early learning, nursery care, long day care and 3-year-old and 4-year-old kindergarten. Families can explore our kindergarten and Free Kinder information and register interest in Dandenong. Contact our team to confirm program availability and opening arrangements.
Expressions of interest are now welcome from families in Dandenong and surrounding communities including Endeavour Hills, Noble Park and Dandenong West.