Childcare and kindergarten facility upgrades
Background
Following a comprehensive review of our childcare facilities in 2019 and subsequent community consultation in 2021, we took onboard feedback from our community and committed to partnering with the Victorian Government to redevelop these facilities to make them fit for purpose now and for future generations of our children.
Aided by the Victorian Government’s pledge to provide funding support to assist us in bringing these facilities up to standard, we are investing in substantial upgrades to six of these facilities.
Funding
In October 2023, we entered into a Building Blocks Partnership agreement with the Victorian Government to fund these upgrades. As part of the co-funding arrangement, Council has committed to investing $18 million, in addition to the Victorian Government’s contribution of $12.6 million.
Timeframes
Given the magnitude and scope of this project, works are expected to run until 2030 with the first round of construction planned to begin in early 2026.
Facilities to be upgraded
The six facilities selected as part of the project are listed below.
Project update
We are currently in the planning and permitting phase of the project. As construction commencement timeframes are confirmed, we will be updating and adding to this page, so we encourage you to keep checking back here.
We have also been and will continue to communicate and consult with affected families, staff, committee members and service management to ensure they are supported throughout the entire project.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions about the project
Frequently Asked Questions for North St Kilda Children's Centre
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