How Families Rate Papilio Croydon
Premium Childcare and Kindergarten in Croydon
At Papilio Croydon, we’re proud to offer a nurturing, multicultural early learning environment where every child is supported to thrive. Located on Kent Avenue, our centre provides high‑quality childcare and early education for children aged 0-5 years, delivered by a passionate team of educators who value each child’s unique learning journey.
Our learning spaces are bright, inviting, and thoughtfully designed to inspire curiosity and confidence. Children enjoy vibrant indoor and outdoor areas, engaging enrichment programs, and the Lifelong Learning Curriculum, which builds strong foundations in language, literacy, STEM, and social‑emotional development. Weekly incursions, such as yoga and sports, add fun, movement, and variety to the learning week.
At Papilio Croydon, we celebrate the rich cultural diversity of our team. Our educators speak languages such as Mandarin, Persian/Farsi, Hindi, Punjabi, Malay, French, Spanish, and Cantonese, helping children experience a wonderfully inclusive learning environment. We also offer tours in English, Mandarin, and Farsi so that families can feel comfortable and understood right from the start.
One of the children’s favourite parts of our centre is Razor, our friendly blue‑tongue lizard, who helps spark curiosity and teaches children about nature and caring for animals.
Fresh, nutritious meals are prepared onsite daily, and our government‑approved kindergarten program ensures children are well‑prepared for their transition to school. We maintain strong connections with local schools like Croydon Primary to help make this next step smooth and positive.
To support busy families, our Quick Links for Families provide helpful information on fees and subsidies, what to bring, and how we keep you connected throughout the day.
We’d love to welcome your family - book a tour today and discover how Papilio Croydon can help your child grow, learn, and shine.
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Meet Our Team
Hi, my name is Melissa King and I am the Centre Manager here at Papilio Early Learning Croydon. I hold a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and have worked in the education sector for 12 years. I have held various roles throughout my career to date, including Inclusion Support, Early Childhood Teacher, Educational Leader, Assistant Centre Manager prior to my current role.
My love for Early Childhood Education has only continued to grow throughout these various roles. I believe in recognising that each child is an individual, destined to follow their own unique learning journey, and that creating a safe, nurturing and inviting environment fosters a platform for this growth and development to blossom.
I am a proud Mum of two and love to spend time with my family when not at work. Being a mother myself, has further opened my eyes to the importance of a solid foundation to education and I love bringing this insight into my teaching with children.
I believe Papilio Croydon is an excellent choice for parents seeking the best childcare as our service has the most incredible team of Educators, Teachers and Management and we take pride in the knowledge, skill and passion of the team. Our educators are highly qualified, and our team is dedicated to the care and education for every child.
I look forward to meeting you and showing you what Papilio Croydon is all about!
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