Girrabanya Childrens Centre

At Girrabanya Children’s Centre, our philosophy is to provide a home-like atmosphere where children learn and develop new skills through exploration of learning spaces and open-ended play. We value flexible routines to promote an unhurried learning environment for our children. We value the many different cultures and backgrounds of our families and promote a greater understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture in our programs.  

Services offered:  

• Long day care from 6 weeks to primary school age.  
• 15 hours of FREE government funded three- and four-year-old kindergarten. Sessions run from 8:30am-1:30pm with the option of before and after kinder care and holiday care (fees apply).
• Occasional Childcare, providing flexible casual childcare to support parents to meet family needs (e.g. studying, shopping, keeping appointments, casual work hours, socialisation) with three session options:  
  • Morning sessions: between 7am and 12:30pm.  
  • Afternoon sessions: between 12:30pm and 6:00pm.
  • Full day of care: Choose between 10 or 11 hours of care.  
• On-site Maternal and Child Health and Childhood Immunisation services.  

We provide:  

• Excursions and regular outings with our local community, including the nature walks, local shops and local schools.  
• Nutritious breakfasts, lunches (excluding occasional care) and morning and afternoon snacks based on healthy eating guidelines, made fresh in the centre by our centre cook.
• Nappies (long-day care program only) and sunscreen. 

• Phone: 5320 5720
• Email: childcare@ballarat.vic.gov.au