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Children and Family Services

We provide support services for families in Stonnington including:

  • childcare
  • playgroups
  • maternal and child health service (MCH).

This COVID-19 pandemic has been very challenging for children, young people and families. We have a number of support services and activities to help our community.

For support any time, please reach out to our MCH, Early Years and Middle Years and Youth.

Maternal and Child Health Services

Stonnington's Maternal and Child Health Services provides high-quality services for children from birth to school age.

Early Years Services

Find out all about the services we provide to families and to support children in our community.

Kindergarten in Stonnington

Find kindergartens in Stonnington, get information on the Central Registration Scheme (CRS) and apply online.

Playgroups and neighbourhood houses

Playgroups provide parents with the opportunity to meet new people, gain support and exchange parenting ideas, while their children socialise.

Stonnington Toy Library

Stonnington Toy Library is a local resource for residents to borrow toys, puzzles and games for their child.

Children's services directory

Stonnington's childcare centres and kindergartens aim to provide the best possible programs to educate and care for children from 0 to 6 years of age.

Child Safety Standards

The City of Stonnington is committed to being a child safe organisation and has a zero tolerance for child abuse.

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Contact us

Telephone: 03 8290 1333 (all hours) 
Email: council@stonnington.vic.gov.au
Post: PO Box 58 Malvern Vic 3144

Stonnington City Centre
311 Glenferrie Road, Malvern
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 5 pm

Stonnington Services and Visitor Centre
Prahran Square, corner Chatham and Izett streets, Prahran
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 5 pm
Saturday 11 am - 3 pm

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