Child Care and Kindergarten

In Barwon South Western region, a range of children’s services are available for the care and education of your children.

These services cover child care, kindergarten and occasional care services and are managed by local councils, school councils, non-government agencies, parent committees, private businesses, TAFE colleges and universities.

To find a kindergarten within the Barwon South Western region, see: Find-a-Kindergarten

To find a child care service, see: Register of Victorian Children's Services

You can also contact your local council or shire offices, our regional office or the Child Care Access hotline on 1800 670 305.

For further information on child care and kindergarten and to find a service that best suits the needs of your child, visit the Department’s online information for parents, see: Early Childhood 0-8 where you will find information on:

• finding a licensed children’s service
• choosing a quality children’s service
• kindergarten subsidies, policy procedures and funding criteria
• fees for child care and kindergarten programs
• licensed children’s services regulations
• service complaints and concerns.