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What you need to know

Families

Explore the various Council services available for families with children. 

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Committed to supporting, coordinating, planning and delivering local early childhood services to meet the needs of families.

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Kindergartens

Our Early Years Services operates 13 funded 3 and 4-year-old kindergarten programs. Services are located in various locations around the municipality.

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Childcare centres

We have a number of childcare centres across Moonee Valley that offer childcare options. Learn more about our childcare facilities.

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Maternal and Child Health

Our Maternal and Child Health (MCH) service supports families with all aspects of child and family health and wellbeing. 

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Immunisation

We provide a free immunisation program administered by fully accredited and experienced nursing staff.

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Playgroups and toy libraries

Find information on community playgroups, toy libraries and other council-run activities for young children and babies

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Supporting children with additional needs

If your child has an additional need, disability, developmental delay, or challenging behaviour, support may be available.

Family Services

Family services

We recognise that being a parent can be tough, so we offer a range of support services to help you and your family in times of need. 

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Occasional and casual care

Flexible care options for your youngest family members.

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Resources to support children's wellbeing and learning from home

During the pandemic, some children may experience increased worry or concern about themselves or family members becoming unwell. Although it is important for our children to follow social distancing protocols and good hygiene practices during the pandemic, it is also important that we balance these efforts with age appropriate information about COVID-19.

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Our Maternal and Child Health team offer FREE sleep and settling information sessions for children aged zero to three years.

Sessions are available at a variety of times and dates, including evenings and Saturday mornings. Details

Book for the next online session for babies under 6 months or talk to your maternal and child health nurse

Sleep and Settling Sessions - ongoing - Moonee Valley City Council (mvcc.vic.gov.au)