Learn about our fully accredited early learning (childcare) centres, apply for a place or pay your fees.
Our early learning services
We provide two early learning centres, Annie Galvin and Helen Jessen, for families with young children.
Our early learning centres are assessed and rated under the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development National Quality Framework.
They operate 50 weeks a year and close over the Christmas period and for public holidays.
Our centres
Annie Galvin Early Learning Centre
Monday to Friday, 7am - 6pm
Phone 03 5441 2307
Helen Jessen Early Learning Centre
Monday to Friday, 7am - 6pm
Phone 03 5443 5868
If you're seeking to enrol your child at an early childhood (childcare) service in Victoria, your child must be immunised.
Pay your childcare invoice
Pay your invoice online via BPOINT or by phone 1300 BPOINT or 1300 276 468
Biller code: 3003269
Fees
- Weekly fee (under 3 years): $624.00
- Weekly fee (3+ years): $624.00
- Daily fee (all children): $156.00
- Late collection of children: $7.30 per child, for every minute after 6pm
Three and four year old kindergarten enrolments
You can enrol with the Annie Galvin or Helen Jessen Early Learning Centres by contacting the Nominated Supervisors Delina or Diane.
For enrolments for other three and four year old kindergarten programs in Greater Bendigo please contact the Loddon Mallee Preschool Association (LMPA). To find out more, contact Kylie at LMPA on 03 5443 1229 or visit their website:
Contact us
Contact the early years team on 03 4408 6590
For information about the Annie Galvin Early Learning Centre, contact:
Delina Wyatt on 03 5441 2307
For information about the Helen Jessen Early Learning Centre, contact:
Diane Murphy on 03 5443 5868