Families in Fawkner can now enrol their children in one of Victoria’s first government-run early learning and childcare centres, opening in early 2025.
Operated by Early Learning Victoria, this new centre is co-located at Moomba Park Primary School and will offer high-quality early childhood education and care for children, including long day care and
Free Kinder for three- and four-year-olds. Families may be eligible for government fee assistance including Child Care Subsidy.
Moomba Park Primary School Early Learning and Childcare Centre (interim name) will provide 130 places and offer programs that focus on learning through play and connecting with nature, giving children the chance to learn and grow in a supportive environment.
All families are able to apply for enrolment and are encouraged to enrol now while places are available.
The centre will also include family support services like maternal and child health and playgroups, making it easier for parents to access everything they need in one place.
How to enrol:
Step 1: Submit waitlist application
-Complete an enrolment waitlist application form
– Provide basic details about your child and family
-There are no fees for applying or waitlisting.
Step 2: Assessment and offer
-Early Learning Victoria will review applications based on priority criteria and availability
-You will receive an enrolment offer if successful
-If not, your child will remain on the waitlist.
Step 3: Complete the enrolment process
-Accept the offer by providing necessary information, including but not limited to:
o Child Care Subsidy details
o Bank details for payments
o Medical and allergy information
o Immunisation history
– Receive confirmation of enrolment.
To enrol your child for 2025, scan the QR code or visit earlylearning.vic.gov.au/moomba-park-primary- school-early-learning-childcare-centre.
If you have any questions, please call Early Learning Victoria’s general hotline at 03 9057 4444 or email elv@education.vic.gov.au.
