Childcare

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Project Overview

BG Construction delivers purpose-built childcare centres and early childhood education facilities across Melbourne. We understand the unique demands of childcare construction: strict regulatory compliance, specialized indoor/outdoor space requirements, child-safe design and materials, and construction schedules that respect neighboring communities. From new builds to extensions and refurbishments, we navigate the complex approval process while delivering safe, inspiring environments for children and educators.

Design Priorities

Street fit

Detailing creates a confident yet quiet frontage that sits comfortably among established homes.

Daylight & privacy

Large sliders and highlight glazing pull in the sun while screens manage outlooks to neighbours.

Everyday function

Storage runs through the kitchen, pantry, laundry and garage so surfaces stay clear.

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Outdoor Masterplan: Drainage, Lighting & Privacy from Day One

Kitchen, Bar & Dining

A long island anchors the kitchen. The stone splashback brings movement; warm metallics lift the darker cabinetry. A dedicated bar tucks between the kitchen and dining, keeping entertaining separate from the cooking zone.

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Living &
Retreat

Two living areas cover different moods, one relaxed with built-in joinery, the other set up for dining and larger gatherings. The cinema room adds acoustic walling and tiered seating for a true lights-down experience.

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Wine Room & Wellness

A temperature-controlled, glass-fronted wine room displays the collection like a feature piece. In the main bathroom, full-height stone and a freestanding bath sit beside a timber-lined sauna ideal after a swim or on winter evenings.

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Bedrooms & Storage

Soft textures and sheer curtains bring hotel calm to private rooms. Robes are generous, with concealed cabinetry and a walk-in linen so everything has a place.

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Outdoors, Landscaping & Pool

The covered alfresco opens to a low-maintenance garden and lap pool. Privacy screens, layered planting, and durable paving suit Melbourne’s seasons and everyday use.

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Materials & Performance

Natural stone, timber accents and matte finishes for longevity
High-performance glazing to manage light and heat
All-electric-ready services with provision for future solar and EV charging
Low-VOC paints and exterior coatings suited to local conditions
Epoxy-finished garage for durability and easy cleaning

Approvals & Delivery

Documentation, engineering and selections were coordinated up-front to streamline permits and reduce variations. Regular site updates and milestone walk-throughs kept the program on track.

Our Process

Start Your Childcare Centre Project

Ready to discuss your childcare centre construction?

What we need to provide an initial assessment:

  • Site address and size
  • Target capacity (number of children)
  • New build, extension or refurbishment
  • Current planning/approval status
  • Target opening date
  • Budget range
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Discuss your site, overlays and budget

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Compare façade/elevation options for your street

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Get an itemised proposal and timeline

Book a short consultation to review your block, elevation options and an itemised proposal. (One conversation, clear next steps.)

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FAQs: Childcare Centre Construction in Melbourne

How long does it take to get planning approval for a childcare centre?
Planning permits for childcare centres typically take 3–6 months from application to decision. This includes statutory consultation (notification of neighbors), council assessment, and decision. If objections are received, expect additional time for mediation or VCAT hearings (6–12 months total). Early community engagement, quality documentation and experienced planning consultants improve outcomes.
What are the space requirements for a childcare centre?
Under the National Quality Framework, every child requires a minimum of 3.25sqm of unencumbered indoor space and 7sqm of unencumbered outdoor space. “Unencumbered” means usable for play and educational programs excluding corridors, kitchens, storage, bathrooms. For example, a 50-child centre needs a minimum 162.5sqm indoor and 350sqm outdoor unencumbered space, plus all support areas. A qualified architect or building practitioner must certify space calculations.
Do childcare centres require sprinklers?
Yes, under NCC 2022, sprinklers are required throughout buildings containing early childhood centres, unless the centre is entirely contained in a storey with direct exit to a road or open space, or is the only occupancy in a building no more than 2 storeys high. Most childcare centres will require sprinklers. Automatic smoke detection is also required throughout.
Can we operate a childcare centre in a residential zone?
Possibly, but it requires a planning permit and careful management of amenity impacts. Councils assess traffic generation, noise, hours of operation, building design and impacts on neighboring properties. Residential zones are more challenging than commercial zones—expect longer approval times, potential objections and more rigorous assessment. Location on main roads with good access improves prospects.
What's the difference between building a new centre versus extending an existing centre?
New builds offer design freedom but require full planning/building approvals, longer programs (12–18 months) and higher costs. Extensions typically have faster approvals (existing use rights help), shorter construction programs (4–8 months) but must work within existing building constraints, maintain operations during construction, and may be limited by site boundaries. Both require NQF compliance and service approval updates.
How do you minimize disruption when building an extension to an operating childcare centre?
We stage construction to keep operational areas functioning, work outside operating hours for noisy works, use temporary fencing to separate construction from play areas, coordinate deliveries for quiet times, and maintain constant communication with centre management. Safety is paramount—children and construction don’t mix—so strict separation protocols are enforced. We’ve successfully delivered multiple extensions without incident or significant disruption.

Melbourne Childcare Construction Locations

We deliver childcare centres across Melbourne:

Northern Suburbs

  • Essendon
  • Moonee Ponds
  • Aberfeldie
  • Brunswick
  • Coburg
  • Preston
  • Reservoir
  • Thomastown
  • Epping
  • Bundoora
  • Mill Park
  • South Morang

Eastern Suburbs

  • Box Hill
  • Doncaster
  • Ringwood
  • Mitcham
  • Nunawading
  • Blackburn
  • Glen Waverley
  • Oakleigh
  • Chadstone
  • Kew
  • Hawthorn
  • Camberwell

Western Suburbs

  • Footscray
  • Sunshine
  • Werribee
  • Caroline Springs
  • Taylors Lakes
  • Melton
  • Hoppers Crossing
  • Point Cook
  • Williams Landing
  • Altona
  • Williamstown
  • Newport

Southern Suburbs

  • Frankston
  • Cranbourne
  • Dandenong
  • Brighton
  • Bentleigh
  • Moorabbin
  • Clayton
  • Springvale
  • Noble Park
  • Pakenham
  • Berwick
  • Officer