Childcare near Williams Landing station for commuting families
A lot of families in Williams Landing and Point Cook chose the area because of the train. Williams Landing station opened in April 2013 on the Werribee line, and on weekdays some limited express services run through to Flinders Street. Once a baby arrives, though, the morning train becomes the second deadline of the day. The first one is drop off.
Work out your real door to door time
Start with the train you need to catch, then work backwards. Add the drive or bus from the centre to the station, the time it takes to find a park, and a buffer for the mornings your toddler decides shoes are optional. Point Cook bus routes including the 494 and 495 run to the station, and the Transport Victoria journey planner will give you current times. Timetables change, so check them again before your first week back.
Creative Hands Point Cook is at 40a Wallace Avenue, a few minutes from Williams Landing, and opens at 6:30am. There is on-site parking, which matters more than you would think when you are carrying a sleeping baby, a bag and a coffee.
Ask about pick up as well as drop off
Commuting parents tend to focus on the morning, but the evening is where the stress usually sits. One late train and you are watching the clock. Ask the centre what time it closes (ours closes at 6:30pm), what happens if you are running late, and who else you can authorise to collect your child. Having a second person on the list, a grandparent or a neighbour, takes a lot of pressure off.
Make kinder fit the work week
This is where long day care makes life easier for commuting families. In Victoria, funded three and four year old kinder can be delivered inside long day care hours, so your child does their kinder program during the same day you are already booked in. There is no separate sessional kinder to get to and from in the middle of the day. At Creative Hands the kindergarten program is led by a degree qualified early childhood teacher, and the Victorian Government’s Free Kinder offset is applied by the service to your fees.
Book the days you actually need
With hybrid work, some parents go into the office three days and keep their child home on the other two, and others prefer five shorter days. Since 5 January 2026 the federal 3 Day Guarantee means most families can get at least 72 hours of subsidised care a fortnight, regardless of how many hours they work. Ask whether the centre lets you change days later or add a casual day when a meeting gets moved. Our Point Cook centre takes change of day requests and extra casual days, subject to availability.
Keep the morning simple
The families who find commuting easiest usually have the bag packed the night before and very little to carry in. At Creative Hands Point Cook breakfast is served, chef prepared meals are included through the day, and nappies and wipes are supplied for younger children, so there are no lunchboxes to pack at 6am. If your child arrives early, they can have breakfast with their friends while you head for the train.
The first few weeks are the hardest, for children and for parents. Our settling in guide explains how educators help children through the first goodbyes, and you can read more about our Point Cook centre here.
Frequently asked questions
Is there childcare close to Williams Landing station?
Creative Hands Early Learning Centre Point Cook is at 40a Wallace Avenue, a few minutes from Williams Landing station, with on-site parking and opening hours of 6:30am to 6:30pm on weekdays.
Can my child do kinder while in long day care?
Yes. In Victoria, funded three and four year old kindergarten can be delivered inside long day care hours, so children complete their kinder program during their normal day at the centre.
How many hours of subsidised care can I get in 2026?
Since 5 January 2026 the 3 Day Guarantee gives most families at least 72 hours of subsidised care per fortnight, and up to 100 hours for eligible families.
