Bubup Nairm Children's Centre

Welcome to Bubup Nairm

Located on Carlisle Street beside St Kilda Town Hall, Bubup Nairm is a purpose-built centre offering 152 places across nine light-filled rooms, with children grouped by age and stage so learning is always pitched just right.

As a City of Port Phillip centre, Bubup Nairm is run for the community - not for profit. Every dollar goes back into quality education, nutritious food and the people who care for your child.

Our kindergarten program

Quality care that’s genuinely affordable

Our full daily fee is $168.50 and for most families the real cost is significantly lower:

• Child Care Subsidy (CCS): Eligible families are able to claim the Government Child Care Subsidy at our centre. It is paid directly to Bubup Nairm to reduce the fees you pay. Families who meet the Services Australia requirements may be eligible for this subsidy. 
• Free Kinder in a long day care setting: Free Kinder provides a fee offset of up to $2,101 per eligible child per year. The kindergarten program is delivered by a qualified Early Childhood Teacher for 5 hours per day and is integrated within a full day of care.
• This fee offset is applied in addition to your Child Care Subsidy (CCS), helping to maximise your overall savings and reduce your out-of-pocket childcare costs.
• All meals included: Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea are freshly prepared and included in your fee - one less thing to pack, and one less thing to pay for.

Because we’re Council-owned and not-for-profit, our fees reflect the cost of quality care - nothing more.

Our educators

Your child is cared for by a stable team of qualified early childhood professionals who are passionate about creating nurturing, engaging and inclusive learning environments. As Council employees, our educators are the heart of our service and the most important element in delivering high-quality education and care for children and families. Our programs are led by experienced professionals holding Bachelor, Diploma or Certificate III qualifications in Early Childhood Education and Care.

To ensure the highest standards of safety and wellbeing, all team members hold a current Working with Children Check or Victorian Institute of Teaching registration and maintain up-to-date qualifications in First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management, Child Protection, and other mandatory professional learning requirements. Through their expertise, dedication and genuine care, our educators support each child to feel safe, confident, valued and ready to learn.

Fresh, healthy food every day

At Bubup Nairm, we provide freshly cooked, nutritious morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea prepared on site each day by chef Lucky. Our meals expose children to a broad range of flavours, textures, ingredients and cultures while supporting healthy growth, development and wellbeing. All dietary requirements, allergies and food intolerances are carefully catered for, ensuring every child can safely enjoy mealtimes. Our menus are assessed by the Victorian Government's Healthy Eating Advisory Service (HEAS), displayed weekly at the centre, and family feedback is always welcome. These initiatives form part of our commitment to children's health and wellbeing through the Achievement Program.

Location

99b Carlisle Street, St Kilda 3182 - next to St Kilda Town Hall, with Balaclava train station nearby and tram connections on the doorstep. Underground parking is available for easy drop-off and pick up. We also offer pram, scooter and bike parking for the day.

Hours

Contact us

Our friendly Children’s Services team is here to help.

Send us a message on My Port Phillip.
Phone: 03 9209 6403
Email: bubupnairmcc@portphillip.vic.gov.au