Eildon Road Childcare and Kindergarten Upgrade
Artist's impression - Eildon Rd
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Why are we doing this?
To meet Council’s commitment to early childhood education and care, North St Kilda Children’s Centre will be upgraded to ensure it is fit for purpose and future ready.
This redevelopment is part of Council’s Kindergarten Infrastructure Services Plan which aligns with the Victorian Governments commitment to provide two years of universal kindergarten to all children by 2036. As part of this commitment there is a need to optimise the use of existing services.
The redevelopment of Eildon Road Childcare and Kindergarten supports the Best Start Best Life reforms that will see an increase in demand for kindergarten places that will increase to 30 hours of free kindergarten education in the year before school for all 4-year-old children.
The impact
It is planned that from 2026, Eildon Road Childcare and Kindergarten will be relocating its programs from 17 Eildon Road, St Kilda to the North St Kilda Children’s Centre at 71 Argyle Street, St Kilda.
Eildon Road Childcare and Kindergarten will continue to operate independently during this time, offering education and care to all their families.
The Committee of Management at Eildon Road Childcare and Kindergarten are working with Council to ensure all families are supported in this relocation.
Objectives
- Upgrade Eildon Road Childcare and Kindergarten for ongoing provision of childcare and kindergarten.
- Support the ongoing operation of Eildon Road Childcare and Kindergarten during the upgrade.
Milestones
Town planning permit: 2025
Construction complete: 2026
Opening: 2027
Childcare and kindergarten facility upgrades
As part of the redevelopment of Eildon Road Childcare and Kindergarten (ERCK), the service will be relocating to the current North St Kilda site.
ERCK will be operating a full long day childcare and kindergarten service (7.30 am to 6.15 pm) for ages 3 months to 6 years at this site from January 2026 and is now accepting enrolments. All meals are included in the daily cost of $163. If you would like to discuss the service please contact coordinator@eildonroad.com.au or 03 9534 7442.
At North St Kilda Children’s Centre children aged 0-3 years will relocate to Bubup Nairm Children’s Centre from January 2026. 4-year-old children will remain at North St Kilda Children’s Centre.
Following the works at Eildon Road Childcare and Kindergarten, the Avenue Children's Centre will be relocating to the North St Kilda Children’s Centre site and will be open for new enrolments of all ages.
It is expected this will occur in Q1 of 2027. Elwood Children's Centre will be the third service to relocate to the North St Kilda site. At this stage that is expected to occur in 2028.
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Contact us
You can contact Council with questions about these projects via our project email: earlylearningprojects@portphillip.vic.gov.au