Early Childhood Services Management

The Department supports the health, development, wellbeing and learning of Victoria’s young children by overseeing services including child care and kindergarten, maternal and child health, supported playgroups, parenting services and early childhood intervention services. These services are operated by a range of local government, community and private organisations. The Department provides information and resources to support early childhood professionals within these services.

Information and resources for maternal and child health centres.
Information and resources for education and care services.
Information and resources to support kindergarten programs.

Funding and grant information for early childhood services.
Information about integrated children's services.
Support for Aboriginal children and their families.
Support for children with a disability or developmental delay and their families.
Improving the health, development, learning and wellbeing of Victorian children.