The Victorian Government has committed to expanding kindergarten programs across the state and give children the best start to life.
As part of this major initiative we're building new early learning and childcare centres across Victoria, in the communities where they are needed most.
The Victorian Government-owned centres will be run by Early Learning Victoria. The centres will provide long day care along with integrated 3- and 4-Year-Old Kinder programs. Visit the Early Learning Victoria website to learn more.
In some cases, the centres may be co-located with services like maternal and child health services and playgroups. We’re working with local government and the community to plan each centre.
Many centres will be co-located alongside schools and in some locations at, or alongside, hospitals, TAFEs and other major employers. This will make childcare accessible and convenient for parents and carers.
Early Learning Victoria centre locations
We’re building the new government owned and operated centres in communities that have the greatest need for more childcare and kindergarten places.
The first 4 centres opened in 2025 and an additional 14 opened in 2026. Where possible, the new centres are co-located at schools to make life easier for parents and carers and help children with a smoother transition to primary school.
2025 centres
- Early Learning Victoria Bani Walup in Murtoa
- Early Learning Victoria Muyan in Sunshine
- Early Learning Victoria Nyernilang Lar in Eaglehawk North
- Early Learning Victoria Wimbi in Fawkner
2026 centres
- Early Learning Victoria Barribina in Teesdale
- Early Learning Victoria Bimbit in Werribee
- Early Learning Victoria Dupitjin in Wedderburn
- Early Learning Victoria Gamadji in Craigieburn
- Early Learning Victoria Garrong in Kings Park
- Early Learning Victoria Laak in Hallam
- Early Learning Victoria Murrum in Weir Views
- Early Learning Victoria Ngalambi in Noble Park
- Early Learning Victoria Ngawak in Frankston
- Early Learning Victoria Numurkah in Numurkah
- Early Learning Victoria Shepparton in Shepparton
- Early Learning Victoria Thookay Yarkeen in Portland
- Early Learning Victoria Umarkoo in Wollert
- Early Learning Victoria Wirmal in Clunes
2027 centres
- Early Learning Victoria Avoca (interim name)
- Early Learning Victoria Cohuna (interim name)
- Early Learning Victoria Meeniyan (interim name)
- Early Learning Victoria Newborough East (interim name)
- Early Learning Victoria Nicholson and District (interim name)
- Early Learning Victoria Red Cliffs (interim name)
Confirmed 2028 centres
- Early Learning Victoria Churchill (interim name)
- Early Learning Victoria Lockington (interim name)
- Early Learning Victoria Maffra (interim name)
- Early Learning Victoria Maryborough (interim name)
- Early Learning Victoria Rockbank (interim name)
- Early Learning Victoria St Leonards (interim name)
- Early Learning Victoria Warrnambool (interim name)
Future locations
Early Learning Victoria centres are also planned for the following locations:
- Alexandra
- Bendigo South
- Casterton
- Cranbourne
- Dandenong
- Drouin
- Glenroy
- Hamilton
- Hampton Park–Lynbrook
- Heidelberg West
- Lalor
- Melton West
- Mickleham
- Reservoir
- Roxburgh Park
- Seymour
- Wonthaggi–Inverloch
- Woori Yallock
- Yallourn North–Glengarry
Visit the Early Learning Victoria website to learn more about the centres including program offerings, enrolments, fees and job opportunities.
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