Childcare & Occasional Care
Childcare Centres provide care for children from birth to six years of age. Our centres have high quality care that promotes learning and development in the early years. Qualified staff create a positive, stimulating and nurturing environment to meet the individual needs of all children in their care.
Occasional Care offers a quality program of play and learning for children up to five years of age. Parents requiring care on a casual basis may book up to one week in advance, subject to availability. Link to more information about Occasional Care
Is my Child Eligible for Childcare?
If you are a family working, studying or living in Hume, your child may be eligible.
How do I Book Childcare?
Contact the Centres listed below for all enquiries.
Non-Council Childcare Centres are listed in our Community Directory.
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Council Operated Childcare Services |
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Westmere Children's Service Centre
490 Barry Road, Coolaroo
Tel: 9351 1544
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Long day care (all day) services for children. The Centre also has a Preschool (Kindergarten) nearby and a Maternal Child Health Centre located in the centre. |
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Craigieburn Early Childhood Services
153 Craigieburn Road West, Craigieburn
Tel: 9308 3747
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Long day care services and Preschool (Kindergarten) services for children. |
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Hilton Street Venue
20 Hilton Street, Craigieburn
Tel: 9308 1562
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Long day care crèche services for Preschool aged children (four and five year old). The centre includes Preschool (Kindergarten) services. |
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The Homestead Child and Family Centre
15 Homestead Run, Roxburgh Park
Tel: 9308 9066
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Long day care services, Maternal and Child Health and Preschool (Kindergarten) services all located in the centre. |
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Sunningdale Avenue Children's Centre
Dornoch Drive, Sunbury
Tel: 9744 2845
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Long day care services for children. Maternal and Child Health centre located in the centre. Four year old Preschool (Kindergarten) services also in the same building. |
Long Day Care
Long Day Care is a centre-based form of child care service. Long Day Care services provide quality all-day or part-time care for children of working families and the general community. For profit and not-for-profit organisations, local councils, community organisations and employers may run these services.
Link to Children's Services Enrolment Form.pdf (210.45 kb)
Long Day Care services may also provide care for school children before and after school and during school holidays. Link to Before & After School Care and Vacation Care
Occasional Care offers a quality program of play and learning for children up to five years of age. Parents requiring care on a casual basis may book up to one week in advance, subject to availability. Link to more information about Occasional Care