Baby & Toddler Kitchens

A baby kitchen made for little learners

Our toddler kitchen range is designed especially for infants and toddlers in those important early years. With low bench heights, easy-to-reach sinks, stoves, and storage, each toddler play kitchen supports independence and encourages role play at a size that feels comfortable for little hands and growing bodies.

Why introduce a home corner at a young age?

For babies and toddlers, a home corner is often one of the first places where pretend play begins. From around 18 months, children start copying the familiar actions they see every day, like cooking, cleaning, feeding, stirring, pouring, and packing away.

At this age, play is often sensory and exploratory. Children can gain rich experiences in and around the play kitchen, banging a spoon against a pot, opening and closing cupboard doors, turning knobs, placing objects into bowls, or carrying play food from one side of the room to another. These simple actions help develop coordination, confidence, and early problem-solving, aligning with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) so imperative to those younger years.

Why choose a high-quality toddler kitchen set for your classroom?

Many play kitchens are not designed with children under three in mind. They may be too tall, too visually busy, or made from bright plastics that don’t suit the calm interiors of a modern Australian preschool or early learning centre.

A toddler play kitchen crafted from materials like Tasmanian oak offers a more natural, durable, and beautiful alternative. Timber finishes bring warmth and softness into the room, helping the home corner feel like a calm extension of the classroom.

Natural materials also support a more considered learning environment. While plastic can’t always be avoided, many educators and families appreciate early learning spaces that prioritise durable, toxin-conscious, and natural-feeling resources wherever possible.

What’s the best size for a toddler play kitchen?

Choosing the right kitchen bench height helps younger children play safely, comfortably, and independently.

Baby kitchen, 0+ months:

Approximately 400mm high, allowing babies to crawl up to the kitchen, explore surfaces, and use the furniture to support early pulling-up and standing movements.

Toddler kitchen, 2+ years:

Approximately 450mm high, with a bench height that suits smaller toddlers. Children can comfortably reach play food, utensils, doors, knobs, and kitchen accessories without needing help from adults.

Kinder-aged children:

Approximately 600mm high, designed for older preschool children who are ready for a taller, more traditional play kitchen setup.

Options for creating an enticing toddler kitchen set

• Our arched baby storage can be used a pretend pantry beside your infant kitchen set. The shorter shelves make it easy for younger children to reach play food, bowls, baskets, and home corner resources.
• play food, utensils, pots, pans, and bowls help bring the immersive experience to life. These small pieces support fine motor development, early communication, sorting, sharing, and imaginative play.
• Keep a playmat in the infant kitchen space to encourage babies to crawl, kneel, sit, and explore as they become familiar with the home corner.
• A low kids storage basket is perfect for storing play food, tea sets, fabric pieces, and kitchen accessories. Children can begin practising simple routines by choosing, using, and returning items independently.

Explore our full kids kitchen set range.

About Preschool Equipment

Since 1992, Preschool Equipment has been creating beautifully designed furniture and resources for preschools and childcare centres across Australia. 

Browse our full range of play kitchen sets, kids table and chair sets, kids storage and educational toys, all designed to create a unique and stimulating environment for little learners. 

Our team is here to help. For product guidance and support, contact us on 1300 555 972 or email [email protected]