Family, Youth & Children
Clark Street Children's Centre
Coordinator Melissa Johnstone
106 Clark Street, Port Melbourne
Telephone: (03) 9209 6567
clarkstcc@portphillip.vic.gov.au
We offer an excellent developmental, educational and creative program that is planned in response to individual children’s and group needs based on the ‘Early Years Learning Framework’.
Centre Hours:
Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6.00pm.
We are closed on all public holidays and over the Christmas and New Year period. Families are not charged when the service is closed.
Fees:
$89.90 per day
The Commonwealth Government offers assistance to eligible families through the Childcare Benefit (CCB) and Rebate (CCR).These subsidies are designed to assist families in accessing affordable child care and are administered through the Family Assistance Office (FAO). Further information is available on their website www.familyassist.gov.au or phone 13 61 50.
Council also offers a low-income subsidy to families whose finances meet specific criteria. Your Coordinator will advise you of the eligibility criteria.
Children’s Groups:
We have a team of professional educators with recognised qualifications in early childhood education and development; kindergarten education and first aid. Clark Street Children’s Centre is a 65 placed centre. We currently divide our educational rooms into four age groups as follows. Please be aware that these age groups are approximate groupings only; the educational program across the service caters for the needs of all children.
|
Room |
Ages |
No of Children |
Educators |
| Octopus Room | 6 weeks-18 months | 15 | 1 Qualified and 2 Assistants |
| Penguin Room | 18 months-2½ years | 15 | 1 Qualified and 2 Assistants |
| Seahorse Room | 2½ - 3½ years | 15 | 1 Qualified and 2 Assistants |
| Dolphin Room | 3½ - 5 years | 20 | 1 Kindergarten teacher and 1 Assistant |
Links and Further Information:
Nutrition
All meals (current menu) provided by the centre in accordance with the ‘Start Right Eat Right’ program. A three year Accredited Healthy Eating program in line with Go For Your Life.
Family Committee
Educational Programs
Calendar of Events
Events Calendar
Parent Committee Calendar of Events
Contact Us or use eServices to ask us a question, request information or give us feedback online. Ask for Children's Services.
