In Victoria, children must:
Children must be the right age because of teacher ratios and safety rules.
If you are unsure, we help you choose the right year.
It depends on the service:
We explain each step on our How to enrol page.
No.
Children must be 3 years old before they can attend because of staff–child ratios.
Sometimes.
If your child needs more time to grow and learn, a second year may be offered.
This requires:
We guide you through the process.
We help you step by step.
We cater for children aged from six weeks to school age.
After you have submitted your enquiry form, we will:
Yes.
In Victoria, Three-Year-Old and Four-Year-Old Kindergarten is free at BPA sessional kindergartens.
Integrated and child care programs are subsidised through the Child Care Subsidy (CCS).
Most families pay a reduced fee.
Yes, for child care and integrated kindergarten.
CCS usually covers part of these days.
For sessional kindergarten, there is no fee.
The Child Care Subsidy helps families pay less for childcare.
How much support you receive depends on:
your family income
how much you work, study, or volunteer
the type of care your child attends
From January 2026, families will be guaranteed at least three days of subsidised care each week (72 hours per fortnight), even if they don’t meet activity requirements.
Some families may be eligible for more subsidised hours, depending on their circumstances.
We can help you understand what this means for your family and guide you through the process.
Find out more about the CCS and use the government subsidy calculator
For kindergarten or childcare:
For childcare and integrated kindergarten, meals and nappies are included.
For sessional kindergarten, some centres ask you to bring a snack or lunch.
Check your centre’s handbook.
Children play, explore, make friends, learn new skills and try new things.
A day may include:
Play helps your child learn at their own pace.
Child care and integrated kindergarten – Yes.
Children receive:
Meals are cooked fresh by our on-site cooks.
Menus are checked by the Healthy Eating Advisory Service to meet nutrition guidelines.
Sessional kindergarten – Families bring snacks or lunch (unless told otherwise).
Yes.
We follow all medical plans and keep children safe.
Please give us:
We update plans each year.
Clothes that are:
Please label all items.
In childcare, children rest or nap based on their needs.
In kindergarten, children can rest if tired.
We welcome and support children with a wide range of needs.
This may include support for:
allergies and medical needs
developmental or learning differences
physical needs
emotional or behavioural support
We work closely with families to understand each child and plan the right support together.
This can include working with educators, specialists, and support services where needed.
The best place to start is a conversation.
Please speak with your centre team or our enrolments team so we can talk through your child’s needs and how we can support them.
No.
If they are unwell, please keep them home to protect all children.
Children with gastro (vomiting or diarrhoea) must stay home for 48 hours after the last symptom.
Educators with first aid training will care for your child.
You will be told at pick-up, or called immediately for anything serious.
All incidents are recorded for you to sign.
BPA follows the Child Safe Standards.
We have zero tolerance for child abuse.
All educators are trained and must report safety concerns.
Families are encouraged to speak up at any time.
Children learn routines, build friendships, and feel secure when they attend regularly.
This helps them transition smoothly to school.
This is normal.
We help your child settle with:
Your child never has to feel rushed.
We use Storypark, where you will receive:
We also speak with you at drop-off and pick-up.
That’s okay.
We use:
Families from every culture are welcome.
All BPA programs follow:
Both are play-based and support learning across language, thinking, wellbeing, and social skills.
Play helps children:
Educators plan activities around your child’s interests.
Early learning helps shape how children grow, learn, and feel about themselves.
The first few years of life are when children develop:
language and communication
emotional skills
confidence and curiosity
social skills and relationships
When children learn in warm, supportive, and stimulating environments, they build strong foundations that support them as they grow and move into school and beyond.
At BPA, we focus on helping children feel safe, curious, and confident, because this is how learning begins.
We are here for you.
Call (03) 9312 3689, visit a centre, or explore our website.
