Find a kindergarten or child care service
Kindergarten and child care programs offer a nurturing environment for children to play and learn, and provide opportunities for families to connect with the community.
There are different types of programs offered by a range of providers in the Macedon Ranges. Deciding where to send your child should be based on what works best for your family and your child.
Child care services
- Long day care is available for children whose families are working or studying, or just need some regular time off.
- Occasional care provides short periods of care for children under school age, which families can access on a regular or casual basis.
- Family day care is based in a carer’s home with a very small number of other children. For local providers, visit Our Village Family Childcare
Kindergarten programs
Kindergarten programs approved and funded by the Victorian Government receive the Kinder Tick, meaning they:
- are led by a qualified teacher
- support children through play-based learning
- comply with government guidelines and the National Quality Framework.
Funded kindergarten options:
- Sessional (standalone) kindergarten: a sessional kindergarten offers up to 15 hours of funded kindergarten program on specific days and times to eligible three- and four-year-old children.
- Integrated kindergarten: an integrated kindergarten program is delivered in a long day care setting and provides flexibility for parents and carers by offering childcare before and after the kindergarten program.
Read more about how free kindergarten funding is applied to kindergarten: Important information about fees - Kindergarten
Can my child attend both sessional kindergarten and long day care?
Yes, but you will only receive free kinder at the sessional kindergarten.
You will pay the full associated fee at a long day care with any eligible Child Care Subsidies (CCS).
When you complete an enrolment form, you will be asked to complete a funded kindergarten place declaration form.
Select each township below to browse a list of local centres.
If you know of relevant services in the shire not listed here, or think some information has been included in error, call our Early Years Service Planner at 0436 632 361 or email sday@mrsc.vic.gov.au
Choosing the right kindergarten for you
The Australian Children’s Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) helps the sector benefit from the National Quality Framework, including maintaining a national register of approved services and providers. To learn about a specific kindergarten or childcare provider, visit the National registers on ACECQA.