Maroondah City Council Children and Family Services

Maroondah City Council offers a wide range of services to support families and children in our community:

  • Maternal and Child Health
    Qualified nurses provide information, advice, and support on parenting, emotional health, and wellness checks for parents, as well as assessments for children from birth to school age. To make an appointment, call 9294 5777 during weekdays.

  • Kindergarten
    Over sixty funded kindergarten programs are available throughout Maroondah, providing quality early childhood education that aids in the transition to school and fosters a love of learning.

  • Kindergarten Outreach Program
    Maroondah City Council's outreach program assists culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) families in enrolling and participating in kindergarten. Bilingual staff and interpreters are available to support families speaking Hakha Chin, Falam Chin, and Burmese.

  • Maroondah Occasional Care
    Offering flexible child care for infants to pre-school age, Maroondah Occasional Care provides a secure and stimulating play environment. Permanent and casual/emergency care bookings are available. Contact 9298 4673 for more information.

  • Parenting information sessions
    Maroondah City Council offers free parent information sessions to support families in their parenting journeys. These sessions are open to parents, grandparents, and carers in Maroondah.

  • Children’s Services Professional Learning Program
    Provides high-quality and affordable training opportunities for early childhood and primary school educators. The program covers various topics presented by respected speakers. 

Location

Realm,  179 Maroondah Highway,  Ringwood 3134  View map

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