Under-3s
Toddler Play Centre in Melbourne
A gated soft play space just for little ones, with coffee for you.
Happy Hippos in Clayton has a dedicated, gated soft play area for children under 3, separate from the big play frame. Crawlers 12 months and under play free, children 1–2 years are $9.99 on weekdays, and adults are always free.
Separate from big kids
A gated zone with soft shapes, low slides and sensory panels.
Crawlers free
Babies 12 months and under play free, every day.
Mothers groups welcome
Holiday-period entry is $8.99 per child with essential advance booking.
Pram friendly
Step-free entry, free parking and room to park prams.
Designed for crawlers and new walkers
The toddler zone has soft climbing blocks, a gentle slide, tunnels and sensory panels at toddler height. Everything is padded and cleaned daily. Because it is gated, bigger children stay in their own areas, so parents can relax a little more.
It is ideal for babies building confidence, toddlers who love to climb and siblings who want to play near each other.
Toddler prices and hours
Monday–Friday entry is $9.99 for children 1–2 years and $11.99 for children 2 years and over. On weekends, Victorian school holidays and public holidays it is $11.49 and $13.49. The mothers group discount is $8.99 per child during holiday periods and advance booking is essential. Crawlers 12 months and under and adults are free, and grip socks cost $5.50 a pair.
We are open 7 days: Monday to Friday 9am–5pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am–4:30pm, and public holidays 10am–3pm (please check availability).
When to visit with a toddler
Weekday mornings from 9am to 11am are the quietest time. Many parents come straight after the morning nap and stay for lunch. School holidays and wet weekends are busier, so the mornings are best then too.
Food for little ones
Our cafe serves Kids Happy Meals (small $9.95, large $11.95), toast, muffins, fruit-friendly snacks and babycinos, plus barista coffee and breakfast for parents. Dairy-free milk is available for $0.70.
Where families come from
Parents travel from Clayton, Glen Waverley, Mount Waverley, Oakleigh, Mulgrave, Springvale and Keysborough. We are on the Princes Highway with free parking out the front.
How to get here
- 1924 Princes Hwy, Clayton VIC 3168, Australia
- Free on-site parking directly in front of the centre.
- Clayton Station is a short drive away; buses stop on the Princes Highway.
- 03 9558 4477
Opening hours
- Monday — 9:00am – 5:00pm
- Tuesday — 9:00am – 5:00pm
- Wednesday — 9:00am – 5:00pm
- Thursday — 9:00am – 5:00pm
- Friday — 9:00am – 5:00pm
- Saturday — 9:00am – 4:30pm
- Sunday — 9:00am – 4:30pm
- Public holidays — 10:00am – 3:00pm (check availability)
Parent questions
Yes. There is a gated soft play area just for under-3s, and toddlers can also explore the lower levels of the main frame with an adult.
Crawlers 12 months and under are free. Children 1–2 years are $9.99 Monday–Friday and $11.49 on weekends, school holidays and public holidays.
Yes — grip socks are compulsory for adults and children in play areas. They are $5.50 at reception.
Yes, there are baby change facilities on site.
Plan your visit
- Toddler area and play zonesAge zones, supervision and what to bring on the day.
- Entry prices and opening hoursWeekday and holiday-period entry, grip socks and opening times.
- Playground rulesSocks, supervision and age zones that keep everyone safe.
- Cafe menuBreakfast, wraps, Kids Happy Meals, coffee, shakes and frappes.
- Book a play sessionBuy entry tickets online and skip the queue at reception.
- Contact and directionsCall the centre, email us or find us on the map.
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