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We are prioritising critical services and some services may be reduced. This means there will be longer wait times for customers contacting us by phone. Many of our services are available online. Advice on which services can continue is changing rapidly. For regular updates, go to knox.vic.gov.au/coronavirus

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Children and Families

We offer support for children and families from birth to school transition (ages 0-6 years).
We provide choices for families that give the right support at the right time.

See what Council is working towards for children and families in Knox in our Key Life Stages Plan 2017-21.

COVID-19 Information

Family Fact Sheet - COVID-19 July 2020 Update

For further information regarding Council Services impacted by Covid-19, refer to our Coronavirus (COVID-19) page

2020 Review of Disability Standards for Education

The Department of Education, Skills and Employment (DESE) is evaluating how well the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 is known and applied in early childhood education and care services. Feedback from families, carers, educators and advocates of the early years sector are encouraged to submit feedback regarding their experiences, views and improvement ideas via the Respond to early childhood questionnaire. Responses are open until Friday 25 September 2020.

For further information, please refer to DESE website .

Resources for Learning at Home
Resources for families to use to support learning at home for children 0 – 6 years.
A Guide to Family & Children's Services in Knox
The Guide to Family & Children’s Services contains important information about Knox City Council’s Early Years Services (MCH, Playgroup, Child Care, Preschool and Additional Support).
3 Year Old Preschool/Kindergarten
Contact and Enrolment details for 3 year old Preschool/Kindergarten.
4 Year Old Kindergarten and KEYS Online
Find out about Knox kindergarten services and our KEYS Online system for registering your child in 4 year old kindergarten.
Knox Children & Family Centres - Bayswater & Wantirna South
Specially designed state-of-the-art Early Years centres, which include Long Day Care, Preschool, MCH, Playgroups and Occasional Care (Wantirna Sth).
Early Years Preschool Parent Groups
Find out more about how Knox Council will transition to the Early Years Management Framework in 2019 and how you can be involved.

Maternal and Child Health
If you’re a parent living in Knox, find out what our Maternal and Child Health Service offers and where they’re located.
Playgroups
Playgroups are for families and their children 0-6 years. Find your local Playgroup.
Additional Support for Children & Families
Do you need information about children with additional needs, or what supports are available for you as a parent or carer?
School Aged Children
We work hard to support children and families to have a smooth start to primary school. Read more here...
Early Years Advisory Committee
Provides advice to Council on the emerging issues affecting families

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