Web design for Childcare Centres

Websites that help families choose your centre

Choosing childcare is one of the most emotional decisions a parent makes. Long before they book a tour, they're on your website judging whether their child will be safe, happy and nurtured — reading your philosophy, peering into the rooms, and quietly working out the fees and whether there's even a spot.

We build childcare websites that answer those questions with warmth and clarity: welcoming photos of your rooms and educators, your philosophy and daily program explained simply, honest fee and subsidy information, and an enrolment enquiry or waitlist form that makes taking the next step feel easy rather than daunting.

And with design, build, hosting, business email and SEO handled by one Melbourne team, your centre stays focused on the children — while your website keeps the enrolment enquiries and waitlist steadily filling in the background.

Built for you

What a childcare centre's website needs

The details that turn an childcare centre website from a digital business card into something that actually brings in work.

Easy enrolment enquiries & waitlist

A friendly enquiry and waitlist form that captures the child's age and preferred start, so interested families take the next step instead of drifting to the centre down the road.

Your philosophy, front and centre

What you believe about early learning, care and play — because parents are choosing an approach as much as a place, and this is often what wins their trust.

Clear programs & rooms

Nursery, toddler and kinder rooms and your daily program explained simply, so parents can picture their child's day and know they'll be well looked after.

Honest fees & subsidy info

Daily fees and plain-English guidance on the Child Care Subsidy, so families can work out real costs without an awkward phone call first.

Warm, reassuring photos

Bright, genuine photos of your rooms, outdoor space and educators — the reassurance a parent needs before trusting you with their child.

Found by local families

Local SEO and a Google Business Profile so "childcare near me" and "childcare [suburb]" bring nearby parents straight to your centre.

Christopher Swinnerton, Founder of Swinn Digital
Christopher Swinnerton Founder & Director

About us

Meet the person behind your site

Swinn Digital is a boutique Melbourne studio — no account managers, no hand-offs, no jargon. Just one person who designs, builds and looks after your website, from the first chat to launch and beyond.

Our office is based in Ringwood East, in Melbourne's eastern suburbs — so you've always got a genuinely local team behind your website.

  • No offshore team — it's all done right here
  • You deal with me directly, every step of the way
  • What you see is what you get — no surprises
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Pricing

How much does a website cost?

For most small businesses it lands between free — on a low monthly plan — and a $2,499 custom build, with fully bespoke projects quoted to scope. Every option includes hosting and support.

Basic

For sole traders starting out, cafés wanting a refresh and tradies who just need to be found.

Free build

+ $49/month · 12-month term

  • A free, professionally-built website
  • Clean, templated design
  • SEO-optimised & fast to load
  • One contact form
  • Fast, secure Australian hosting
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Business

For growing businesses, accountants and law firms who've outgrown a one-pager.

$2,499 build

+ $49/month · 12-month term

  • Everything in Basic
  • A custom design built around your brand
  • A full multi-page website
  • Google Business Profile & Analytics set up
  • Enquiry forms & lead capture set up
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Bespoke

For complex, bespoke websites that need custom features and design.

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tailored to your project

  • Fully custom design & development
  • Advanced features & integrations
  • Hosting, maintenance & support included
  • Priority support from our team
  • The whole thing, managed for you
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All prices in AUD. Hosting terms are a 12-month commitment. Not sure which fits? Tell us about your business and we'll recommend the right one.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Can parents join a waitlist or enquire about enrolment online?

Yes. We build a warm, simple enquiry and waitlist form that captures the child's age and preferred start date, so interested families can take the next step straight away and you capture the lead before they look elsewhere.

Can we explain our philosophy and programs?

Absolutely — and we'd encourage it. Parents choose a centre on its approach as much as its location, so we give your philosophy, daily program and individual rooms clear, welcoming pages that help families feel confident in your care.

Should we show fees and Child Care Subsidy information?

It really helps. Being upfront about daily fees and offering plain-English guidance on the Child Care Subsidy builds trust and saves your team fielding the same cost questions over and over. We'll present it clearly and sensitively.

Can we showcase photos of our rooms and educators?

Yes. Genuine, well-lit photos of your rooms, outdoor areas and educators are some of the most reassuring content you can have. We set up galleries that look warm and inviting while still loading quickly on a phone.

Will local parents find our centre on Google?

That's a core part of what we do. We build in local SEO and set up your Google Business Profile so families searching "childcare near me" or "childcare [suburb]" find your centre and its enrolment details easily.

How much does a childcare centre website cost?

Most centres suit our Business package — a fixed $2,499 build with a custom design, program and room pages and an enrolment enquiry form — with bespoke quotes for multi-centre groups. Hosting and support are included, and you'll have a clear price before we begin.

Ready to grow your business online?

Tell us about your business and we'll map out the right plan — from domain and design to launch, SEO and ongoing support.