Family, Youth & Children
Applying for Childcare and Kindergarten
Important information for families already registered on the Children’s Services Waiting List
A second and final notice (due back Friday 18th May) has been sent to all families registered on the Children's Services Waiting List that haven't responded to an initial letter due back in April. The letter is asking you to confirm/update your child’s information on the list. If you believe you should have received it but did not, please contact the office on 9209 6360.
Council operates a centralised waiting list for the following services:
- Clark Street Children’s Centre, Port Melbourne
- Coventry Children's Centre, South Melbourne
- North St Kilda Children's Centre, St Kilda
- St Kilda Children's Centre, West St Kilda
- Home Based Child Care
- Ada Mary A'Beckett Children Centre, Port Melbourne
- Albert Park College Children's Centre, Port Melbourne
- Eildon Road Children's Centre, St Kilda
- Elwood Children's Centre, Elwood
- Poets Grove Family and Children's Centre, Elwood
- The Avenue Children's Centre, Balaclava
To register your child's details and requirements, please call 9209 6360.
Childcare places are made in line with the Federal Government Priority of Access Guidelines which all children's services are required to comply. If you think you fit into any of these categories please discuss during registration.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Children's Services Waiting List
How to apply for all other Children's Services in the City of Port Phillip
If you are interested in applying for any of the following children's services
Independent children's services
Clarendon Children's Centre, South Melbourne
Please contact them individually to register your child's name on their waiting lists.
More Information
Contact us or use eServices to ask us a question, request information or give us feedback online. Ask for a Children's Services Waiting List Officer.
