Child Care
Bridge Darebin has been providing inclusive, community-run child care for over 20 years, and your child will take part in a culturally aware, sustainably focused program that is based on sound principles and practices of early childhood education and development.

At Bridge Darebin Child Care your child will take part in a culturally aware, sustainably focused program that is based on sound principles and practices of early childhood education and development.
Our programs are guided by the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework and we are licensed by the Department of Health and Human Services.
We welcome diversity and strive to build a supportive, ongoing partnership between staff, parents and carers, that recognises and fulfils the needs of contemporary families of all backgrounds.
Our experienced child care workers speak over 8 languages and our Thornbury facilities provide a quiet, secure, nature-based setting, that is suitable for children of all abilities from 6 months to school age. The outdoor, undercover, bush play area is a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment for children to be curious, explore and learn through play.
Special children’s activities run during school holidays and our spaces are available for hire for children’s parties and other related functions.

To arrange a tour of our Thornbury centre and take part in a FREE Orientation Session call 03 9480 0466 or email childcare@bridgedarebin.org.au .
Enrolment
Once you have completed your tour of our Thornbury centre you will need to complete the enrolment process for your child.
We are registered for the Child Care Subsidy; up to 85% of childcare fees may be claimed back by eligible families. Click here to confirm your eligibility.
To enrol your child please read and complete the following documents:
- Enrolment form for Thornbury
(the primary carer on myGov needs to be the primary carer on the enrolment form) - Photo permission form
- Parent handbook
Please note the enrolment process may take up to two weeks for all administration to be completed.
Bookings
Child Care can be booked on a permanent or casual basis (subject to availability) and we operate for 48 weeks of the year – including school holidays – from the 19th January 2022.
If your family is new to the centre there is up to a 2 week turnaround for enrolment administration, so please plan accordingly for your first booking. Once in our system, bookings can be made up to 1 week before the date requested, providing there is availability.
Fees for 2023:
Up to 85% of childcare fees may be claimed back by CCS-eligible families.
Payment may be made weekly via myGov for CCS-eligible families, and by weekly direct debit or full term payment for all others
- under 3 years old – $130 per session
- over 3 years old – $125 per session
For families that are not eligible for the CCS, a “Relevant Agreement” can be created and fees determined according to ability to pay.