Families in Sunshine can now enrol their children in one of Victoria’s first government-run early learning and childcare centres, opening in early 2025.
Operated by Early Learning Victoria, this new centre is co-located at Sunshine Primary School and will offer high-quality early childhood education and care for children, including long day care and Free Kinder for three- and four-year-olds.
Families may be eligible for government fee assistance including Child Care Subsidy.
About the new Sunshine Primary School Early Learning and Childcare Centre (interim name):
• The centre will offer high-quality early childhood education and care
• It will celebrate each child’s unique strengths and interests
• It’s engaging programs will help children learn through play and in nature
• It will be welcoming, inclusive and part of the local community
• The centre will be co-located next to Sunshine Primary School and community services to build strong relationships and support children as they grow.
How to enrol:
Step 1: Submit waitlist application
• Complete an enrolment waitlist application form
• Provide basic details about your child and family
• There are no fees for applying or waitlisting.
Step 2: Assessment and offer
• Early Learning Victoria will review applications based on priority criteria and availability
• You will receive an enrolment offer if successful
• If not, your child will remain on the waitlist.
Step 3: Complete the enrolment process
• Accept the offer by providing necessary information, including but not limited to:
o Child Care Subsidy details
o Bank details for payments
o Medical and allergy information
o Immunisation history
• Receive confirmation of enrolment.
To enrol your child for 2025, scan the QR code or visit vic.gov.au/elv-sunshine.
If you have any questions, please call Early Learning Victoria’s general hotline at 03 9057 4444 or email elv@education.vic.gov.au.
