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Grandparents Playgroup

Meet other grandparents caring for children and give children in your care a playgroup experience.

Little Phoenix Playgroup

Playgroup for preschoolers. Thursdays 9.30am at Coniston Street Family Centre.

Panton Hill Playgroup

Welcoming all parents, grandparents and carers to bring along their little ones ages 0-5 years to join in the fun at our community playgroup.

St Andrews Playgroup

A playgroup at St Andrews Primary School on Thursday mornings

Stay and Play Playgroup

Parent-led playgroup for 0 - 5 yr olds. Monday to Friday 9.30am to 11.30am.

Strathewen Playgroup

A Community Playgroup for families living in and around Strathewen. Meet Tuesday mornings 9.30 am-12pm

The Vine Baptist Playgroup

Our playgroup caters for children aged 0 to 5 years. Our playgroup gives children the opportunity to mix with other children and experience a wide variety of activities. Provides a supportive environment for parents and caregivers.

Universal Learning College Playgroup

The Universal Learning College Playgroup’s approach is holistic to nurture a child’s imagination and creativity through indoor and outdoor play with natural materials, nourish a child’s essential essence through oral storytelling, nature walks, language and movement through verse, rhymes and rhythms and wholesome foods.

Diamond Creek immunisation centre

Eltham immunisation centre

Hurstbridge immunisation centre

Arthurs Creek Primary School

Christmas Hills Primary School

Diamond Creek East Primary School

Diamond Creek Primary School

Doreen Primary School

Eltham East Primary School

Eltham North Primary School

Eltham Primary School

Hurstbridge Primary School

Kangaroo Ground Primary School

Our Lady Help of Christians Primary School

Panton Hill Primary School

Plenty Valley Christian College

Research Primary School

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Strathewen Primary School

Wattle Glen Primary School

Yarrambat Primary School

Diamond Creek Maternal and Child Health Centre

The MCH service is staffed by nurses who provide support for families with young children in Nillumbik. All nurses have qualifications in general nursing, midwifery and maternal and child health.

Eltham Maternal and Child Health Centre

The MCH service is staffed by nurses who provide support for families with young children in Nillumbik. All nurses have qualifications in general nursing, midwifery and maternal and child health.

Eltham North Maternal and Child Health Centre

The MCH service is staffed by nurses who provide support for families with young children in Nillumbik. All nurses have qualifications in general nursing, midwifery and maternal and child health.

Eltham Woods Maternal and Child Health Centre

The MCH service is staffed by nurses who provide support for families with young children in Nillumbik. All nurses have qualifications in general nursing, midwifery and maternal and child health.

Hurstbridge Maternal and Child Health Centre

The MCH service is staffed by nurses who provide support for families with young children in Nillumbik. All nurses have qualifications in general nursing, midwifery and maternal and child health.

North Warrandyte Maternal and Child Health Centre

The MCH service is staffed by nurses who provide support for families with young children in Nillumbik. All nurses have qualifications in general nursing, midwifery and maternal and child health.

Research Maternal and Child Health Centre

The MCH service is staffed by nurses who provide support for families with young children in Nillumbik. All nurses have qualifications in general nursing, midwifery and maternal and child health.

Diamond Creek Memorial Kindergarten - Collins Street

Diamond Creek Memorial Kindergarten is a community-run, not-for-profit kindergarten offering early childhood education to children prior to primary school across three campuses: Collins Street - Diamond Creek, Coniston Street - Diamond Creek and Panton Hill Preschool.

Diamond Creek Memorial Kindergarten - Coniston Street

Diamond Creek Memorial Kindergarten is a community-run, not-for-profit kindergarten offering early childhood education to children prior to primary school across three campuses: Collins Street - Diamond Creek, Coniston Street - Diamond Creek and Panton Hill Preschool.

Diamond Hills Preschool

Three year old and four year old preschool programs (community run session kindergarten).

Eltham North Preschool

Eltham North Preschool is a sessional kindergarten run by The Y (YMCA) Ballarat and are dedicated to developing and delivering stimulating 3-year-old and 4-year-old programs within a nurturing learning environment.

Eltham Preschool

Eltham Preschool is proud to have been providing high-quality 3 & 4-year-old kindergarten programs to the Eltham community for over 60 years!

Eltham South Preschool

Eltham South Preschool is a warm and caring place where your child will enjoy learning through play in a nurturing and stimulating environment. Our experienced and committed teachers and assistants provide innovative play-based education programs.

Eltham Woods Preschool

At Eltham Woods, our community embraces families, empowering them to become involved in their child’s education. Our natural, lush playground and environmental programs reflect the deep value we place on the outdoor environment in the role of children’s learning.

Ferguson Park Preschool

Nestled in the heart of Hurstbridge, Ferguson Park is a warm and inviting preschool with a strong sense of community. Ferguson Park offers both 3 and 4 year old kindergarten groups.

Kangaroo Ground Preschool

Kangaroo Ground Pre-school strongly values the development of secure, respectful and reciprocal relationships with children, families and the wider community. We believe that children are capable and competent learners; we respect the child’s right to make decisions, take risks and actively construct their learning.

Ness Reserve Preschool

Located in Diamond Creek, Ness Reserve Preschool offers quality 3 and 4 year old kinder programs. Children learn best through play and at Ness we focus on lots of sensory experiences and supporting social and emotional development.

Panton Hill Preschool

Diamond Creek Memorial Kindergarten is a community-run, not-for-profit kindergarten offering early childhood education to children prior to primary school across three campuses: Collins Street - Diamond Creek, Coniston Street - Diamond Creek and Panton Hill Preschool.

Woodridge Preschool

At Woodridge Pre-School, our teaching staff is committed to the construction of broad and varied programs, designed to encourage the children in all aspects of their development. These programs are designed to allow each individual child to learn at their own pace, while stimulating the group as a whole.

Yarra Warra Preschool and Bush Kinder

Yarra Warra Preschool and Bush Kinder offers 3 and 4 year old sessional kinder programs

Yarrambat Preschool

We aim to provide the best start to their learning through a safe, nurturing and encouraging environment that will enhance and challenge each child’s own potential development; physically, emotionally, socially and intellectually in preparation for their future years.

Community Kids Haven Early Learning and Kinder

At Community Kids Haven we are implementing the Reggio approach. The children engage in a variety of learning using a large range of resources from wooden blocks to loose parts. The children participate in an indoor/outdoor curriculum that is based on the children’s interests.

Eltham Child Care Cooperative

ECCC is a community-based, parent-run, non-profit centre located in the suburb of Eltham. We provide high quality childcare and education for children from birth to six years in a truly inclusive environment.

Eltham Learning Centre for Children

At Eltham Learning Centre, we have been providing the highest level of quality childcare in the Eltham area for over twenty years.

Goodstart Early Learning - Eltham

Goodstart Early Learning Eltham is situated minutes away from Eltham Town, the 'hub' of Eltham. Our centre staff are a mixture of ages and all bring their own unique talents to the centre each day. Most of the staff have been at the centre for many years and have built many lasting relationships within the community.

Hurstbridge Children's Centre

Hurstbridge Children's Centre is a lovely, welcoming childcare centre housed within Hurstbridge's new state-of-the-art community centre. We deliver high quality and inclusive early education and care for children aged three months to five years.

Brightminds Early Learning

This family-owned and operated service offers early learning and a bush kinder program that allows children to explore the surrounding environment.

Little Flyers - Eltham North Childcare

At Eltham North Childcare, we believe that each child is unique. Our team of passionate educators work together with families to create an environment where every child feels a sense of belonging and can feel safe to be themselves.

Meruka Childcare Co-operative

Meruka Child Care Co-operative is a small community based childcare centre, run by a Parent Committee of Management. At Meruka, we strive to provide a safe and nurturing childcare environment, where all children are encouraged to grow, learn and develop at their own pace.

Occasional Child Care Centre Diamond Creek

Together since 1983, the community and this unique service, have provided quality, flexible child care to meet the needs of families. All children are encouraged to develop a healthy self concept and a positive self-esteem.

Smartie Pants Early Learning & Development

Smartie Pants is a privately owned and operated centre. We offer a play-based learning environment immersed in intentional teaching practices to help children be everything they can be.

Where We Grow Early Learning School

Where We Grow Early Learning School is set in the lush and bushy environment of Research, accommodating children from 6 weeks to 6 years.

Community Kids Haven Early Learning and Kinder

At Community Kids Haven we are implementing the Reggio approach. The children engage in a variety of learning using a large range of resources from wooden blocks to loose parts. The children participate in an indoor/outdoor curriculum that is based on the children’s interests.

Eltham Child Care Cooperative

ECCC is a community-based, parent-run, non-profit centre located in the suburb of Eltham. We provide high quality childcare and education for children from birth to six years in a truly inclusive environment.

Eltham Learning Centre for Children

At Eltham Learning Centre, we have been providing the highest level of quality childcare in the Eltham area for over twenty years.

Goodstart Early Learning - Eltham

Goodstart Early Learning Eltham is situated minutes away from Eltham Town, the 'hub' of Eltham. Our centre staff are a mixture of ages and all bring their own unique talents to the centre each day. Most of the staff have been at the centre for many years and have built many lasting relationships within the community.

Hurstbridge Children's Centre

Hurstbridge Children's Centre is a lovely, welcoming childcare centre housed within Hurstbridge's new state-of-the-art community centre. We deliver high quality and inclusive early education and care for children aged three months to five years.

Brightminds Early Learning

This family-owned and operated service offers early learning and a bush kinder program that allows children to explore the surrounding environment.

Little Flyers - Eltham North Childcare

At Eltham North Childcare, we believe that each child is unique. Our team of passionate educators work together with families to create an environment where every child feels a sense of belonging and can feel safe to be themselves.

Meruka Childcare Co-operative

Meruka Child Care Co-operative is a small community based childcare centre, run by a Parent Committee of Management. At Meruka, we strive to provide a safe and nurturing childcare environment, where all children are encouraged to grow, learn and develop at their own pace.

Occasional Child Care Centre Diamond Creek

Together since 1983, the community and this unique service, have provided quality, flexible child care to meet the needs of families. All children are encouraged to develop a healthy self concept and a positive self-esteem.

Smartie Pants Early Learning & Development

Smartie Pants is a privately owned and operated centre. We offer a play-based learning environment immersed in intentional teaching practices to help children be everything they can be.

Wallaby Childcare

Our vision is for all parents to feel that their children are in the best possible hands. We commit to creating a place where children are stimulated to thrive, encouraged to explore, and inspired to develop a life-long love of learning.

Where We Grow Early Learning School

Where We Grow Early Learning School is set in the lush and bushy environment of Research, accommodating children from 6 weeks to 6 years.

Diamond Valley Sports and Fitness Centre

The DVSFC has been keeping the Nillumbik community fit and active for over 40 years. It features a gymnasium, kiosk, meeting spaces for hire and crèche. The indoor courts cater for a wide variety of community sports groups and casual hire including basketball, squash, netball, badminton and table tennis.

Eltham Leisure Centre

The Eltham Leisure Centre aims to deliver programs which are specific to the needs and priorities of the Nillumbik Shire community. The Centre has a Gym, Group Fitness, Reformer Pilates, Indoor Sports Stadium, Childcare and a newly redeveloped aquatic facility.

Eltham Playhouse Occasional Care Centre

The Eltham Playhouse on Pitt Street provides occasional care during school terms for children aged from three months to six years.

Occasional Child Care Centre Diamond Creek

Together since 1983, the community and this unique service, have provided quality, flexible child care to meet the needs of families. All children are encouraged to develop a healthy self concept and a positive self-esteem.

Panton Hill Playhouse Occasional Care Centre

The Panton Hill Playhouse on Bishops Road provides occasional care during school terms for children aged from three months to six years.