Outback Kids Child Care Centre is a family-owned early childhood education facility located at 532 Fourteenth Street in Mildura, Victoria. Founded by Greg and Sharon Nelson in 1993, the centre offers childcare for children aged five to six weeks through to school age and will accommodate approximately 140 enrolments across seven thoughtfully themed rooms

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A Centre Built for Learning Through Play

Outback Kids is known for its extraordinary facilities, including a massive undercover playground, a water‑fun splash park, spacious air‑conditioned indoor rooms, expansive outdoor grounds, and enormous sandpits—all made to blend safety with open‑ended, imaginative play

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. Each of the centre’s rooms is named after native Australian animals—Koala, Wombat, Kookaburra, Platypus, Emu, and Kangaroo—to reflect both developmental stages as well as the fun, engaging environment they foster

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Early Education Meets Long‑Day Care

A stand‑out feature of Outback Kids is its fully funded kindergarten program for kids aged three and four, delivered within its long‑day care setting. Families benefit from a high‑quality, curriculum‑aligned kindergarten experience, led by degree‑qualified educators—all offered inside the one convenient location

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. This setup supports smooth continuity between childcare and early education stages, combining routine, consistency, and structured learning within an engaging, safe space.

A Culture of Individualised Care

At its core, Outback Kids emphasizes tailored learning and social development. helpful site are adapted to each child’s strengths, interests, and pace, helping build communication, self‑esteem, and confidence through hands‑on activities and supportive engagement

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. Educators form strong relationships with families, fostering feeling of trust and community. Their belief in inclusion ensures every child belongs and flourishes, irrespective of background or ability

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Quality You Can Trust

The centre meets the National Quality Standard (NQS) in all of the assessment areas, with its most current rating issued in November 2022, reflecting excellence across monolithic domains such as health and safety, educational practice, physical environment, staffing arrangements, and family partnerships

Local Roots, Lasting Impact

Being family-run for over three decades, Outback Kids retains a solid community emphasis—local families and staff alike help with a warm, inclusive atmosphere. The Nelson family has deep experience in childcare, having successfully operated multiple centres since their founding journey in 1993

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Enrolment & Contact

Operating Monday to Friday from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm (closed on weekends and Victorian public holidays), Outback Kids offers flexible long‑day care supporting working parents and guardians

. Parents can register interest through the centre’s website or by calling (03) 5022 8080 or emailing info@outbackkids.com.au

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Why Outback Kids Stands Out

Combines childcare and funded kindergarten a single trusted location

A stunning, safe environment with unique features as being a splash park

Dedicated to private growth through play‑based learning and individual programs

Strong NQS performance reinforces its persistence for quality care

If you’re seeking a child‑centred, community‑oriented early learning environment in Mildura, Outback Kids offers expert-based nurturing and imaginative spaces where young childhood dreams can flourish.

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