Occasional care

This kind of care is suitable for families who don’t need regular childcare. It can be useful for times that you just need someone to look after your child for a small amount of time such as to attend appointments, go shopping or to get a haircut.

Occasional care is also a good way for your child to start socialising and transition to childcare or kindergarten.

Southport Playhouse

St Luke's Church
210 Dorcas Street
South Melbourne

Phone: 0402 252 797

A non-profit, community-run child care service for children from 18 months to school age.

Southport Playhouse offers short-term care for up to three hours per session, 9.30 am to 12.30 pm Monday to Friday, booked a term in advance. Sessions only run during school term times.

Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC) Creche

Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre
30 Aughtie Drive, Albert Park
Phone: 03 9926 1533
Contact MSAC Creche

For children from six weeks to seven years of age while parents access the facility.

Opening hours Monday to Friday 9 am to 1.30 pm and Saturday 9 am to 12 midday, with two to three sessions to choose from. Both casual and permanent bookings available.