Starting child care

Guidance for parents to choose the right type of child care service that suits their needs, such as long day, occasional, family, or in-home care.

The cost of child care depends a lot on the type of child care you choose, where the child care is located and the number of children you have enrolled.

​Choosing the right child care can be difficult. Your decision will depend on your family’s needs and the environment where you and your child feel most comfortable.

Guidance on the child care enrolment process, including information on immunisation requirements.

​​​Immunisation is one of the safest and most effective ways to prevent illness. It also helps to stop the spread of infection and protect other children.

Several child care and preschool services have been established for Koorie children and families that are operated by and for the Aboriginal community.