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Child, youth and family services

Information on support, activities and programs for children, young people and families. Find child care, kindergarten, youth centres and immunisation sessions.

All of our family services at a glance: childcare, parenting support, programs, playgroups, toy library, immunisation, maternal health and fees.

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 free integrated and sessional programs.
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 and child health
At Yarra our maternal and child health nurses (MCH) offer free check ins for parents and children from birth to school age. View centre locations and contact number.
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.
Parenting information and support services
At our parenting information sessions, we provide you with a range of information and practical tools to help you on your parenting journey.
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.
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.
Toy libraries
Find locations, opening hours and contact details of our toy libraries in Yarra, including Alphington, Collingwood, Fitzroy and Richmond Toy Library.
Our Priority of Access Policy
Read our policy to ensure families with the greatest need get childcare and kindergarten places first, including children at risk of abuse and neglect.
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.
Child safety and wellbeing
Yarra City Council is a child safe organisation and has a zero tolerance for child abuse.
Maternal and child health

At Yarra our maternal and child health nurses (MCH) offer free check ins for parents and children from birth to school age. View centre locations and contact number.