Overview of the stages of development for children from newborn to school age
Early Childhood 0-8
The linking of early childhood services and schools marks the beginning of a new era in the health, wellbeing, learning and development of all Victorian children and young people.
It provides an integrated approach to education through high quality early childhood development programs, a smooth transition for children entering the school system and beyond, and gives all Victorian children the best start in life.
For more information about early childhood in Victoria, see:
How the Service works and the importance of the Child Health Record
Steps to take for enrolling and starting your child in child care or kindergarten
Describes the range of services and programs available for Aboriginal families
Outlines services supporting families with children who have a disability or developmental delay
Lists a number of websites that help you achieve the best for your child and your family
More information
For related information, see:
- Welcome to Early Childhood Services – information for parents about sending their child to child care and kindergarten
- Children's Services in Victoria - Information for parents and guardians (PDF - 519Kb) – information about how children's services legislation works and what services require a licence to operate. This publication has been translated into 16 languages, see: Translated Resources
- Parent Complaints - Child Care or Children's Services – information to assist parents when addressing concerns or making a complaint that is related to a children's service.