Early Learning Victoria Maryborough (interim name)

Government run childcare & kinder in Maryborough opens in early 2028. High-quality programs & modern facilities for ages 0–6.

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  • Address: 102 Balaclava Road Maryborough 3465
  • Typical opening days: Monday to Friday
  • Typical opening hours: 7 am to 6 pm (11 hours per day)*
  • Licensed places: 102
  • Rooms: 5 rooms designed for specific age groups:
    • 2 kinder room (33 places each, ages 3‑6)
    • 3 under‑3 rooms (12 places each, ages 0‑3)

*subject to change based on local need.

About the centre

Our centre in Maryborough opens in early 2028 at Maryborough Education Centre. It’s run by Early Learning Victoria, a Victorian Government organisation. We will offer long day care and integrated kinder for up to 102 children each day. With 5 rooms built for different ages and designed for learning and play, your child will thrive here.

The centre also has:

  • a consulting room for child and family services, such as maternal and child health and allied health
  • a multi‑purpose room for community meetings and playgroups.

Programs

We offer high-quality childcare and kinder in Maryborough:

  • Long day care (childcare): 102 places for children aged 0–6.
  • Kinder: Integrated programs for 3- and 4-year-olds within the long day care setting.
  • At least one qualified early childhood teacher in the kinder room, providing a high-quality kinder program.

Fees

The daily fee for this centre will be announced mid‑year in 2027. We typically charge below the average price in the local area.

Government subsidies like Child Care Subsidy and Free Kinder can help with fees.

Check our fees page for more information.

Ratios

All our centres comply with national standards for educator to child ratios:

  • For babies and children under 3 years old: one educator for every 4 children.
  • For children aged 3 years and above: one educator for every 11 children.

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