Family and children
All of our family services at a glance: childcare, parenting support, programs, playgroups, toy library, immunisation, maternal health and fees.
Find family and child care services, book a parenting session, join a playgroup or find immunisation sessions.
Childcare
Our childcare centres offer long day care, occasional care and kindergarten programs.
Kindergarten
Kindergarten prepares 3 and 4 year old children for school. Find centres in the City of Yarra that offer integrated and sessional programs.
Kindergarten inclusion and support
Yarra Children's Services offer free, extra support for kindergarten children with additional needs.
Find casual and occasional care
View childcare services offering casual care and occasional care in Fitzroy, Collingwood, North Carlton and Richmond. Look up fees and enrolment information.
Immunisation
Use our free drop-in immunisation service.
See what vaccines are available and what to bring.
Find clinic locations, session times and information for children.
Maternal & Child Health
At Yarra our Maternal & Child Health (MCH) nurses offer free check ins for parents and children from birth to school age.
Family Support
Find programs and services if your child has additional needs. See parenting programs, book financial counselling, get family violence help, join parent groups.
Playgroups
For babies, toddlers and preschool children, as well as their carers. Playgroups are a place to play, talk, share ideas and connect with community.
Parenting information and support services
Yarra run Parenting Information sessions as well as linking parents and carers with Parenting Support Programs.
Fees, subsidies and payments
Fees for long day care, occasional and casual care, kindergarten, after care and vacation care. Understand child care subsidy (CCS), payment and cancellations.
Toy libraries
Find locations, opening hours and contact details of our toy libraries in Yarra, including Alphington, Collingwood, Fitzroy and Richmond Toy Library.
Neighbourhood houses and learning centres
The neighbourhood houses and learning centres in Yarra provide a variety of programs and activities created specifically for their local communities.