Group Information
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4-Year-Old Pre-Prep Program (2027)
Children must turn 4 years of age before 30 April 2027 to be eligible for Millville’s 4-year-old Pre-Prep program. Our program provides an inclusive, play-based learning environment designed to challenge, enrich, and extend children’s skills, preparing them not only for school but for lifelong learning.
The Pre-Prep program will be funded for 16–20 hours per week. Families can choose from a range of options to suit their needs:
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Half-day sessions from 8.30am- 1.30pm (5 hours) on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
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Full-day sessions from 8:30 am to 4pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday
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Flexible combinations of full and half days to make up eligible funded hours
Our experienced educators work closely with each child to foster confidence, independence, curiosity, and a love of learning. The program incorporates rich indoor and outdoor experiences, engaging activities, and opportunities to develop social, emotional, and cognitive skills in a supportive and inclusive environment. 4 year old Kindergarten (Pre-Prep from 2027)
3-Year-Old Kindergarten Program (2027)
Children must be 3 years of age by 30 April 2027 to be eligible to attend Millville’s 3-year-old Kindergarten program. Our play-based program provides engaging, inclusive experiences that support children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development, helping them grow confidence, curiosity, and a love of learning.
The program is funded, and families can choose from flexible session options to suit their needs:
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Half-day sessions (5 hours) on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
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Full-day sessions from 8:30 am to 4pm on Monday and Wednesday
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Flexible combinations of full and half days to make up eligible funded hours
Our experienced educators work alongside children to extend their learning through play, providing nurturing, supportive, and enriching experiences that meet each child’s unique needs and interests.
Bush Kinder
Our offsite Bush Kinder program runs within the times of our normal kindergarten program during term 2 &3 for one session a week. The four year old group head to Birnam Station in Barongarook by bus for a 3 hour session and the three year old group head to Hugh Murray Reserve in Colac by bus for a one hour session. We do a different day each term to cover both long day and sessional kinder groups.
3 year old Bush Kinder
4 Year Old Bush Kinder
MILLVILLE CHILD CARE CENTRE PTY. LTD. (Trading as Millville Children's Centre)
21-27 Hart Street | Colac, Victoria 3250 Email: [email protected]
Commitment to Child Safety
Millville Children’s Centre is committed to the safety, wellbeing and rights of all children and young people.
We have zero tolerance for child abuse and are dedicated to providing a safe, respectful and supportive environment where every child feels secure and valued. Our practices align with the Victorian Child Safe Standards and the National Quality Framework, and we take our duty of care and mandatory reporting responsibilities seriously.
We actively promote inclusive practice and cultural safety for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and children with disability. We listen to children, respect their voices, and support them to understand their right to feel safe.
Acknowledgement of Country
Millville Children’s Centre respectfully acknowledges the Gulidjan people of the Eastern Maar Nation as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we learn and play.
We honour the care they have given to this land, waterways and skies for thousands of years and pay our respects to Elders past and present. We recognise the strength, resilience and ongoing cultural connection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and are committed to fostering respect and understanding within our community.
