Child Services in Ballarat
What Is This?
Child services includes information on playgroups and childcare, general support services for families inclusive of parenting information and counselling, and information regarding agencies who support children and families who are at risk of abuse or neglect.
How Is It Funded?
Child services are either self-funded or partially funded by individuals and organisations. Other supports are funded through government agencies.
How To Access?
Access is through contacting the service directly or via referral.
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Play Groups & Childcare
Kindergarten - Midlands - Ballarat
MIDLANDS KINDERGARTENMidlands kinder is a learning environment that caters for the whole child, focused on preparing children for the world, nourishing their joy in the learning process and building these skills for use throughout their life.
Ballarat North
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Play Groups & Childcare
Linda Brown Preschool Centre
EUREKA COMMUNITY KINDERGARTEN ASSOCIATION INCORPORATEDECKA provides early childhood education in a nurturing environment. Focusing on developmental learning, community involvement, and child-centered approaches, ECKA supports young children's growth and preparatory education before entering formal schooling.
Wendouree
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General Child Services
Wendouree Childrens Services
Child care for preschool children with 60 places, providing Long Day Care, and kindergarden.Extra Phone: (03) 5320 8200 Cost: Cost: $280.00 per week, $66.00 per day, $42.00 (am) & $35.00 (pm) per half day. Normal subsidies apply to eligible parents. Wendouree Preschool Waiting List: Yes
Wendouree
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Play Groups & Childcare
Bakery Hill Kindergarten
BAKERY HILL KINDERGARTEN INCThis kindergarten runs educational programs for children aged 3-4 years of age and 4-5 years of age. We have developmentally appropiate programs for each age group running which are run by qualified early childhood teachers.
Ballarat Central
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Play Groups & Childcare
Ballarat Child Care Cooperative Ltd
Ballarat Child Care Cooperative Ltd offers nurturing and educational child care services in a cooperative community setting, focusing on early childhood development and parental engagement.
Ballarat North
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Play Groups & Childcare
Ballarat Fidelity Club Kindergarten
EUREKA COMMUNITY KINDERGARTEN ASSOCIATION INCORPORATEDBallarat Fidelity Club Kindergarten fosters early childhood development through engaging educational programs in a nurturing environment, aimed at children in Ballarat. Their focus includes preparing toddlers for school with a curriculum that emphasizes learning through play.
Ballarat Central
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Play Groups & Childcare
Ballarat Grammar Centre For Early Education
Kindergarten, Ballarat Grammar Early Learing CentreA strong community of young learners within a larger community of learners, we work hard to nurture a sense of belonging where the children, parents and other significant people and educators feel welcome and engaged.
Wendouree
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Play Groups & Childcare
Ballarat Libraries - Family Story Time
Wendouree Neighbourhood CentreBallarat Libraries offer Family Story Time at Wendouree Neighbourhood Centre, 12 Holly Grove, Wendouree.
Wendouree
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Play Groups & Childcare
Ballarat Little Learning Early Education Centre
Ballarat Little Learning Early Education CentreWe are a family-centered long day care service that has been established in our community for over 45 years. We pride ourselves on our connection with our care and local community, with strong relationships with our families.
Ballarat
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Play Groups & Childcare
Ballarat North Early Learning Centre
The Ballarat North Early Learning Centre provides tailored early childhood education fostering development through play-based learning & structured activities in a nurturing environment.
Ballarat North
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Play Groups & Childcare
Ballarat North Kindergarten
EUREKA COMMUNITY KINDERGARTEN ASSOCIATION INCORPORATEDBallarat North Kindergarten Inc. provides early childhood education. It focuses on developmental learning, social interaction, and preparatory education in a nurturing environment tailored for preschool children.
Soldiers Hill
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Play Groups & Childcare
Ballarat Steiner School
Ballarat Steiner School & KindergartenBallarat Steiner School & Kindergarten provides a comprehensive and nurturing Steiner education curriculum, focusing on the intellectual, physical, emotional and spiritual development of children from kindergarten through primary levels.
Mt Helen
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Play Groups & Childcare
Ballarat Toy Library
BALLARAT TOY LIBRARY INCORPORATEDBallarat Toy Library promotes educational play by lending quality toys. Tailored for children 0-6, enhancing motor skills & imagination through fun and engaging play experiences.
Ballarat East
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Crisis & Emergency Accommodation
Youth Accommodation Services
General Child Services
Mediation & Ombudsman Support
Youth Crisis & Emergency Services
Berry Street - Western
Berry StreetFAMILY SERVICES. Family ViolenceFOSTER CAREKINSHIP CARERESIDENTIAL CARECASE MANAGEMENT. Intensive Case Management Services (ICMS). Adolescent Support ProgramMENTORING
Mount Helen
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Child (and Parent) Information & Counselling
BERRY STREET VICTORIA - Western Region (Ballarat)
BERRY STREET VICTORIABerry Street believes that children, young people and families should be safe, thriving, and hopeful. We have provided services to children, young people and families for over 140 years, and today Berry Street is one of Australia’s largest independent family service organisations.
Mount Helen
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Play Groups & Childcare
Brown Hill Kindergarten
EUREKA COMMUNITY KINDERGARTEN ASSOCIATION INCORPORATEDBrown Hill Kindergarten provides age-appropriate educational programs to nurture the cognitive, social, and emotional growth of preschool children, creating a foundation for lifelong learning in a playful, inclusive environment.
Brown Hill
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Play Groups & Childcare
Buninyong Childcare Centre
Buninyong Preschool offers an enriching environment for early learning in Buninyong, tailored to enhance each child's development through play-based educational programs.
Buninyong
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Play Groups & Childcare
Buninyong Community Playgroup
Buninyong Community Playgroup offers a vibrant space for children to play, learn, and grow. It fosters early childhood development through social interaction and structured playtime in a supportive community setting.
BUNINYONG
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Play Groups & Childcare
Buninyong Uniting Kindergarten
Kindergarten, BuninyongKindergarten for preschool aged children.
Buninyong
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Play Groups & Childcare
Caledonian Primary School Playgroup
Caledonian Primary School Playgroup provides a nurturing and engaging environment for children to socialize and learn through play, fostering early childhood development in a supportive community setting.
Brown Hill