Children’s services

Our four Children’s Centres provide full-time, part-time, and half day care for children from three months to six years of age. We provide a safe and positive multicultural environment, and offer a State funded Preschool program at all centres. 

Access

Places are offered at each of the Centres according to state guidelines. First priority is given to families who require care for study or work purposes at Victoria University.
All Centres have a waiting list and places cannot be guaranteed for every applicant.

Children’s programs 
Young girl at play in Footscray Park Children's Centre.

Young girl at play in Footscray Park Children's Centre.

Each of the Centres provides an educational program that is based on the interests and needs of individual children, and the group as a whole. Encouragement and respect is given to children’s individuality and style and rate at which they learn. An indoor/outdoor program is offered allowing children to experience a variety of activities giving them the greatest avenue for learning and developing. 

Currently the four Victoria University Children's Centre’s are accredited by the National Childcare Accreditation Council. From 2012 The Australian Children’s Education and Quality Authority (ACECQA), is responsible for the implementation of the National Quality Framework:  http://www.acecqa.gov.au.

Our centres:

Footscray Nicholson Children's Centre
Footscray Nicholson Children's Centre is a purpose built facility located on campus, a short walk from the Footscray train station.
Footscray Park Children's Centre
Footscray Children's Centre is a converted period house located within a two minute walk from the Footscray Park Campus.
Newport Children's Centre
Newport Children's Centre is located within a two minute walk from the Newport campus.
Werribee Children's Centre
Werribee Children's Centre is a purpose built facility located on campus, a short walk from the Hoppers Crossing train station.

Rebates

Most families are entitled to receive Child Care Benefit (CCB) and Child Care Rebate (CCR). Families need to be registered with the Family Assistance Office to assess their entitlement to CCB and CCR.  For further information contact the Family Assistance Office on 13 61 50, visit your local Centrelink office or refer to http://www.familyassist.gov.au.

Department of Education and Early Childhood Department

The requirements for licensing and regulations of the Children Services is the responsibility of the Department of Education & Early Childhood Department. Victoria University Children's Services are subject to the Victorian Children's Services Act 1998 and the Children's Services Regulations 2009.

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Page last updated: Friday 3 February 2012