Dandenong & Immediate Surrounds
Our home patch — most families here can reach us within minutes.
- Dandenong
- Dandenong North
- Dandenong South
- Doveton
- Eumemmerring
- Bangholme
Service Coverage
Areas We Serve — Dandenong & South East Melbourne
Caterpillar Kidz Dandenong welcomes families from across the City of Greater Dandenong and the wider south east corridor. Our centre on the Dandenong side of town is easy to reach from Springvale, Noble Park, Keysborough, Endeavour Hills, Hampton Park, Narre Warren, Cranbourne and beyond — with convenient access from the Monash Freeway, EastLink and the Dandenong activity centre.
Where Our Families Come From
Most of the children in our care live within a comfortable drive or walk of Dandenong. We are proud to be a genuinely local early learning service — many families choose us because we are on their daily route to work, close to public transport, and around the corner from the shops and services they already use.
If your suburb is listed below, we would love to meet your little one. If you are just outside these areas, get in touch anyway — places for our nursery, toddler and kindergarten programs do open up throughout the year, and we can let you know current availability for your family.
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Our Service Area at a Glance
We serve families across Dandenong and the surrounding south east Melbourne suburbs, grouped below by local area.
Noble Park & Springvale
Well connected to our centre via Princes Highway, Heatherton Road and the Dandenong corridor.
- Noble Park
- Noble Park North
- Springvale
- Springvale South
- Keysborough
- Sandhurst
Endeavour Hills & Hampton Park
A short drive down Heatherton Road or Hallam Road for drop-off and pick-up.
- Endeavour Hills
- Hallam
- Hampton Park
- Lynbrook
- Lyndhurst
Narre Warren & Berwick
Convenient for commuters using the Monash Freeway, EastLink and the Princes Freeway.
- Narre Warren
- Narre Warren North
- Narre Warren South
- Berwick
- Beaconsfield
Cranbourne & the Casey Growth Corridor
Serving fast-growing families throughout the City of Casey.
- Cranbourne
- Cranbourne North
- Cranbourne East
- Clyde
- Clyde North
- Junction Village
Officer, Pakenham & Outer South East
We welcome families travelling in from the Cardinia side — many find our Dandenong location works well with their commute into the city.
- Officer
- Pakenham
- Upper Beaconsfield
- Guys Hill
- Hampton Park surrounds
Rowville, Mulgrave & Wheelers Hill
Easy access from Wellington Road and the Monash Freeway for families in the Stud Park and Waverley Park areas.
- Rowville
- Mulgrave
- Wheelers Hill
- Glen Waverley
- Lysterfield
Dandenong Ranges Fringe
Families from the foothills communities are welcome — a scenic drive down the hill to our centre.
- Ferntree Gully
- Wantirna
- Boronia
- The Basin surrounds
- Belgrave South surrounds
Not sure if you fall within our area?
We enrol families from any suburb where the location works for them — there are no strict boundaries. Email us with your suburb and the days you are looking for, and we will confirm current availability across our nursery, toddler and kindergarten rooms.
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Getting to Our Centre
Caterpillar Kidz Dandenong is positioned for an easy daily run, whether you drive, catch the train or combine both:
- By car: quick access from the Monash Freeway (M1), EastLink (M3) and Princes Highway via the Dandenong arterial network.
- By train: close to the Dandenong railway station precinct, handy for commuters on the Pakenham and Cranbourne lines.
- By bus: well served by local bus routes running through the Dandenong activity centre.
- On foot: many families in central Dandenong and Dandenong North walk or scoot to drop-off.
Off-street pick-up and drop-off arrangements help make the morning rush calmer — we will walk you through everything at your first visit.
Explore Our ProgramsBook a Tour and See It for Yourself
The best way to choose childcare is to visit. Come and meet our educators, explore the rooms and outdoor play spaces, and ask every question on your list — no obligation.
Area & Enrolment Questions
Do you only accept children who live in Dandenong?
Not at all. We welcome families from anywhere in the south east — many of our enrolments come from Casey, Cardinia, Monash and Knox suburbs. What matters is that the location works for your family's daily routine.
Can my child attend if I work in the city but live locally?
Absolutely. Our proximity to the Dandenong station precinct and the Monash Freeway makes us a practical choice for commuting parents who drop off on the way to the train or the city.
Do you offer care before and after kindergarten sessions?
Yes — integrated long day care hours wrap around our kindergarten program, which is popular with working families across the corridor. Full details are on our services page.
How do I know if you have places for my suburb's families?
Availability changes as children graduate between rooms. Send your suburb, your child's age and your preferred days through our enquiry form and we will confirm what is currently open.