Coventry Children's Centre
Welcome to Coventry Children's Centre
With four rooms and 60 places, Coventry is a small centre by design - educators know every child and every family. And our address is hard to beat: right beside the South Melbourne Market, in one of Melbourne’s most loved neighbourhoods. Children are grouped into our Possums Room for 2 months - 2 years, Wombats Room for 2 - 3 years and Kangas Room for 3 - 5 years.
As a City of Port Phillip centre, Coventry is run for the community - not for profit. Every dollar goes back into quality education, fresh food and the people who care for your child.
Book a tour of our centre
Book a tour with us to see if we're the right fit for you and your family. Tours take around 30 minutes, and our friendly team will happily answer every question.
Quality rating
Coventry is rated as Exceeding the National Quality Standard by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA). It means independent assessors found our educational program, our relationships with children and families, and our leadership go above and beyond what the National Quality Standard requires.
Our programs
Quality care that’s genuinely affordable
Our full daily fee is $168.50 and for most families the real cost is significantly lower:
- Child Care Subsidy (CCS): Eligible families are able to claim the Government Child Care Subsidy at our centre. It is paid directly to Coventry to reduce the fees you pay. Families who meet the Services Australia requirements may be eligible for this subsidy.
- Free Kinder in a long day care setting: Free Kinder provides a fee offset of up to $2,101 per eligible child per year. The kindergarten program is delivered by a qualified Early Childhood Teacher for 5 hours per day and is integrated within a full day of care.
- This fee offset is applied in addition to your Child Care Subsidy (CCS), helping to maximise your overall savings and reduce your out-of-pocket childcare costs.
- All meals included: Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea are freshly prepared and included in your fee - one less thing to pack, and one less thing to pay for.
Because we’re Council-owned and not-for-profit, our fees reflect the cost of quality care - nothing more.
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Fresh, healthy food every day
At Coventry, we provide nutritious breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and late snack prepared on site each day. Our meals expose children to a broad range of flavours, textures, ingredients and cultures while supporting healthy growth, development and wellbeing. All dietary requirements, allergies and food intolerances are carefully catered for, ensuring every child can safely enjoy mealtimes. Our menus are assessed by the Victorian Government's Healthy Eating Advisory Service (HEAS), displayed weekly at the centre, and family feedback is always welcome. These initiatives form part of our commitment to children's health and wellbeing through the Achievement Program.
Location
328 Coventry St, South Melbourne VIC 3205 - next door to the South Melbourne Market, with public transport options including the 96 tram on the doorstep.
Hours
- Monday to Friday
- 7.30 am to 6.15 pm
- Saturday and Sunday
- Closed
- Public holidays
- Closed
FAQs
Contact us
Our friendly Children’s Services team is here to help.
Send us a message on My Port Phillip.
Phone: 03 9209 6375
Email: coventrycc@portphillip.vic.gov.au
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