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Long Day ChildcareA service that is for children from birth to 6 years. Long day childcare is ideal for parents working, studying or in need of respite. The long day childcare services available in the City of Maribyrnong include
+ Community based services housed within Council-owned buildings with services managed by a committee of management or a not for profit organisation
+ Victoria University services provided on campus for staff and families
+ Private services
Families using long day childcare can access the Child Care Benefit (CCB) and Child Care Rebate (CCR) to assist with the payment of fees. Families can claim CCB and CCR either weekly as fee reduction or annually as a lump sum. Families need to apply for these rebates through the Department of Human Services on 13 61 50 or www.humanservices.gov.au
Education and Care Services Education and care services provide play based learning programs supporting the social interaction, interests and developmental needs of each child. All education and care services abide by the Education and Care National Services Regulations and Law, which outline the required qualifications for educators. There are different types of education and care services.
They include:
Family Day Care Childcare programs offered in an educator’s home. The programs are for small groups of children from birth to 12 years. Educators in Family Day Care Schemes are registered and have a wide range of training and experience.
Family day care is a good option for families who require flexible hours of care. www.mychild.gov.au provides a list of services in the City of Maribyrnong.
Families using registered Family Day Care Schemes can access the Child Care Benefit (CCB) and Child Care Rebate (CCR) to assist with the payment of fees. Families can claim CCB and CCR either weekly as fee reduction or annually as a lump sum.
Families need to apply for these rebates through the Department of Human Services on 13 61 50 or www.humanservices.gov.au
Maternal and Child Health This service is available to all Victorian families with children from birth to school age. The Maternal and Child Health program focuses on families having 10 Key Age and Stage consultations with qualified nurses.
This free service supports each child’s development by offering family support, reviewing children’s health and the provision of a safe space where parents can discuss their concerns. Extra consultations can be arranged if needed.
Maternal and Child Health also offer:
• New Parent Groups
• A Breast Feeding Support Service
• Infant CPR sessions
Families can make Key Age and Stage appointments on 9688 0501.
Primary SchoolsAll children 5 to 12 years are required to attend school. Education and learning experiences in line with the Australian Curriculum in Victoria (AusVELS) are provided by qualified teachers.
For more information refer to www.education.vic.gov.au
Leisure and RecreationRecreational services provide many opportunities for families and children to be involved in social and physical activities, these include
+ Recreation and Aquatic centres
+ Community Centre’s and Neighbourhood Houses, Parks, Playgrounds and Sports grounds
+ Walking and Cycling trails
A wide range of other services are also available.
Out of School Hours Programs Care for primary school age children outside school hours and during school holidays.
+ Before and After School Care – operates during school terms
+ School Holiday Care – operates during school holidays
Out of School Hours Care is managed by local schools and recreation centres. Child Care Benefit (CCB) and Child Care Rebate (CCR) subsidies may be available to reduce part of the fees.
Families need to apply for these rebates through the Department of Human Services on 13 61 50 or www.humanservices.gov.au
Library Services Maribyrnong library services encourage children’s learning experiences. Families and children can borrow books, videos, CD’s and DVD’s. Qualified staff have a range of training and experience. Membership is free. Maribyrnong library services also offer:
+ Story times and activities – weekly during school terms (children 3 to 5 years)
+ Baby Rhyme time – monthly sessions (children birth to 2 years)
+ Kid’s Club – monthly school terms (children 6 to 10 years) free activities, new books and games
+ Computers and internet
Maribyrnong City CouncilMaribyrnong City Council is actively responding to our community’s diverse and changing needs through the delivery of the Maribyrnong Strategy for Children 2015 -2018. The Strategy outlines the way council plans, resources and supports services for children from birth to 12 years.
Maribyrnong City Council facilitates high quality and accessible children’s services by:
+ Community development and promoting social cohesion and inclusion
+ Planning for community infrastructure to meet the demand of a growing population
+ Facilitating partnerships with local service providers
+ Advocating for children and families to ensure the voices, knowledge and ideas of local children, families and services inform decision making
To read this strategy and its action plans visit www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au
For further information contact:
Maribyrnong City Council
Corner Napier and Hyde Streets (PO Box 58) Footscray 3011
Phone: 9688 0200 Fax: 9688 0158
Email: [email protected] www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au
TTY: 9688 0564 (Hearing Impaired) After Hours/Emergency: 9688 0200
A full list of services and information can be found in Council’s Directories
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Children's Services in Maribyrnong(Birth to 12 Years)
We acknowledge that we are on the traditional lands of
the Kulin Nation. We offer our respect to the Elders of
these traditional lands and through them to all Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander peoples past and present.
Aboriginal Early Years SupportThe Aboriginal In-Home Support Program and the Aboriginal Home-Based Learning Program provides support to Aboriginal children and their families in the early years of life.
For more information, contact: Aboriginal Early Years Team on 9651 3353 or Victorian Aboriginal Education Association on 9481 0800
Kindergarten (Pre-school)Four year old kindergarten is an early learning program for children in the year before attending school. Programs are funded through the Department of Education and Training (DET) and delivered by a qualified early childhood teacher. Kindergarten programs are offered in dedicated kindergartens and long day childcare centres.
The Kindergarten Fee Subsidy program provides free or low cost access to 4 year old kindergarten for eligible children.
Some services also offer 3 year old activity programs.
Early Start Kindergarten provides free or low cost kindergarten to eligible three year old children. To be eligible, children need to attend a program delivered by a qualified early childhood teacher.
For more information visit www.education.vic.gov.au
Preschool Field Officer The Preschool Field Officer (PSFO) program supports funded kindergartens to build their capacity to provide for children with additional needs and deliver an inclusive program that all children can access and participate in.
For more information contact 9688 0200 or infoearlyyears@ maribyrnong.vic.gov.au
Occasional Childcare A program for children between birth to 6 years and is offered in blocks of three or five hours per session. Educational activities are offered by qualified staff with a range of training and experience.
Occasional childcare is provided by local recreation and community centre’s and neighbourhood houses. A fee for service is charged and Government subsides may be available.
For more information visit www.humanservices.gov.au
For more information on the range of Education and Care services available and what to look for when choosing a children’s services visit www.education.vic.gov.au
Central Registration System (CRS) Maribyrnong City Council administers the Central Registration System (CRS) which allows families to register their child in community managed children's services for:
+ Long Day ChildCare
+ Four Year Old Kindergarten
+ Three Year Old Activity Programs
Registrations can be made any time after the birth of a child.
Families can register by logging onto the Central Registration System Online Portal www.ldckindergarten.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au or by completing an Application Form available on Council’s website or local services.
A non-refundable administration fee applies upon registration. Families with valid subsidy cards and some visa types are exempt from the administration fee.
For more information about the Central Registration System call Early Years on 9688 0116 or [email protected]
ImmunisationImmunisation is available from birth to 6 years through appointments from 6 weeks to 1 year in three Maternal and Child Health centres. All immunisations are available through drop-in sessions at four sites in the City of Maribyrnong. Immunisation session dates and times are available on the Council's website.
Families can book appointments for immunisations by calling the central booking number 9688 0145
PlaygroupPlaygroups encourage children to play and learn and give families the opportunity to meet, share experiences and parenting skills. Families are responsible for their child while at a playgroup.
Playgroups usually meet once a week for two hours. Most playgroups are run by parents or carers with the times, venue and play activities chosen to suit the group. Some playgroups are led by a facilitator to provide more support for families and children with additional needs.
For more information call 9688 0200
Toy Libraries Maribyrnong Toy Libraries provide a borrowing service with a wide range of educational toys. Families become members of the toy libraries to cover operational costs and the purchase of new toys. Both the toy libraries within the City of Maribyrnong are operated through the West Footscray Neighbourhood House. For more information email [email protected]
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Children's Services in Maribyrnong(Birth to 12 Years)
Contact List of Services
Long Day Childcare
4 year old Kindergarten
3 year old Activity Program
Maternal and Child Health
Occasional Childcare
Toy Library
Before School Care
After School Care
School Holiday Care
Story Time
Rhyme Time
Services Colour Key
Disclaimer: all due care has been taken to prepare this map and its contents, however Maribyrnong City
Council does not accept liability for any statements, opinions, errors or omissions contained herein.
Name Address Telephone Services
Maribyrnong City CouncilCnr Hyde & Napier Streets, Footscray 9688 0200
Maternal Child Health Bookings 9688 0501
Maternal and Child Health, Long Day Childcare and Kindergarten/Pre School
1 Angliss Children’s Centre 13 Vipont Street, Footscray96899844
9688 0501
2 Braybrook Early Learning Centre 107-139 Churchill Avenue, Braybrook9188 5880
9688 0501
3 Brenbeal Children’s Centre 8 Rayner Street, Footscray 9317 8244
4 Bulldogs Community Children’s Centre 19 Hocking Street, West Footscray8352 9906
9688 0501
5 Cherry Crescent Pre School 1 Cherry Crescent, Braybrook 9311 2207
6 Church Street Children’s Centre 47 Church Street, West Footscray 9687 2820
7 Clare Court Children’s Service 30 Court Street, Yarraville9314 7886
9688 0501
8 Dickory Dock Early Learning Centre (Private) 31 Bishop Street, Kingsville 9315 1576
9 Explorers Early Learning (Private) Level 1, Unit 50 Hampstead Rd, Maidstone 9317 0411
10 Good Start Braybrook (Private) 1 Vine Street, Braybrook 9312 0440
11 Harmony Early Learning Centre (Private) 90-98 South Road, Braybrook 1300 4176 669
12 Highpoint Kinder Haven (Private) 2A Mephan Street, Maribyrnong 9317 9922
13 Hyde Street Kindergarten 10A Hyde Street, Footscray 9687 3894
14Kingsville Kindergarten and Roberts Street Maternal & Child Health Centre
35A Roberts Street, West Footscray9315 2008
9688 0501
15 Little Champs Childcare (Private) 97A-101 Hargreaves Crescent, Braybrook 9311 8813
16 Little VIP’s Childcare Centre (Private) 36 Burns Street, Maidstone 9317 7970
17Maidstone Child and Family Centre Dobson Kindergarten
Cnr Burns and Sonley Streets, Maidstone9688 0501
8199 6336
18 Maribyrnong Kindergarten 3-5 Warrs Road, Maribyrnong 9317 9083
19 Maribyrnong River Children’s Centre 6 Wests Road, Maribyrnong 9317 4766
9688 0501
20 Merriwa Kindergarten 60A Bishop Street, Yarraville 9314 2265
21Norfolk Street Childcare Centre and Yarraville Community Kindergarten
2 Norfolk Street, Yarraville
9689 9936
9687 5774
9688 0501
22 North Maidstone Kindergarten 145 Mitchell Street, Maidstone 9317 9987
23 Only About Children (Private) 4/120-200 Rosamond Road, Maribyrnong 8529 5000
24 Saltwater Childcare Centre 14 Nicholson Street, Footscray 9689 4130
25 Scots Presbyterian Kindergarten 141 Essex Street, West Footscray 9687 3446
26 Victoria University Footscray Park Centre 8 Geelong Road, Footscray 9919 4578
27Victoria University Footscray Nicholson Children’s Centre
1-41 Albert Street, Footscray 9919 8698
Youth Services
28 Phoenix Youth Centre 72 Buckley Street, Footscray 9091 4700
Libraries
29 Braybrook Library 107-109 Churchill Avenue, Braybrook 9188 5850
30 Footscray Library 55 Paisley Street, Footscray 9688 0290
31 Maribyrnong Library 200 Rosamond Road, Maribyrnong 9688 0231
32 West Footscray Library 539 Barkly Street, West Footscray 9688 0292
33 Yarraville Library 32 Wembley Avenue, Yarraville 9688 0294
Primary Schools
34 Christ the King Primary School 28 Riley Court, Braybrook 9311 7387
35 Corpus Christi Primary School 380 Geelong Road, Kingsville 9314 7303
36 Dinjerra Primary School 44 South Road, Braybrook 9311 1598
37 Footscray Primary School 100 Geelong Road, Footscray 9687 1910
38 Footscray City Primary School 10 Hyde Street, Footscray 9687 2826
39 Footscray North Primary School Cnr Rosamond Rd & Mephan Sts, Footscray 9317 9047
40 Footscray West Primary School 17 Argyle Street, West Footscray 9687 1535
41 Kingsville Primary School 58 Bishop Street, Kingsville 9314 5869
42 St Augustine’s Primary School 65 Somerville Road, Yarraville 9314 5996
43 St John’s Primary School 34 Essex Street, West Footscray 9314 3150
44 St Margaret’s Primary School 67 The Esplanade, Maribyrnong 9318 1339
45 St Monica’s Primary School 2 Wingfield Street, Footscray 9689 4548
46 Wembley Primary School 32 St Leonards Avenue, Yarraville 9314 7054
47 Western English Language School 46 South Road, Braybrook 9311 9325
48 Yarraville West Primary School 14-30 Powell Street, Yarraville 9314 7714
Special Schools
49 Rosamond School 276 Ballarat Road, Braybrook 9311 1511
50 Yarraville Special Developmental School 117 Blackwood Street, Yarraville 9314 4919
Neighbourhood Houses and Community Centres
51 Angliss Neighbourhood House 2/11 Vipont Street, Footscray 9687 9908
52 Braybrook Community Hub 107-139 Churchill Avenue, Braybrook 9188 5880
53 Braybrook Maidstone Neighbourhood House 113 Melon Street, Braybrook 9317 5610
54 Duke Street Community House 27 Duke Street, Sunshine 9311 9973
55 Footscray Community Arts Centre 45 Moreland Street, Footscray 9362 8888
56 RecWest Footscray Cnr Market and Essex Sts, West Footscray 9689 1322
57 Maidstone Community Centre 21 Yardley Street, Maidstone 9688 0543
58 Maribyrnong Community Centre 9 Randall Street, Maribyrnong 9032 4305
59 RecWest Braybrook Community Recreation Centre Kinder Smith Reserve 39-55 Lily St, Braybrook 9311 3400
60 West Footscray Neighbourhood House Level 1 539 Barkly Street, West Footscray9687 3345
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61 Yarraville Community Centre 59-61 Francis Street, Yarraville 9687 1560
62 Yarraville Community House (Blackwood House) 114 Blackwood Street, Yarraville 9687 1560
Leisure and Recreation
63 Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre 1 Aquatic Drive, Maribyrnong 9032 4100
