Gowrie offers two quality early learning services in Docklands

Gowrie has a proud history of supporting families with high quality childcare and kindergarten services in Docklands.  Gowrie is known for the rich learning experiences and unique outdoor space at The Harbour offering long day care and integrated kindergarten to families who live or work locally.  We opened our second site in January 2021, partnering with the new Docklands Primary School where our new kindergarten is located.  Gowrie Docklands Kindergarten offers sessional and integrated kindergarten.  Children in Docklands deserve the best quality early education and care and we look forward to providing this to even more families for many years to come.

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The period from birth to the time children begin formal schooling is fundamental to lifelong learning. Gowrie’s programs promote children’s inherent curiosity and wonder. We view each child as rich in potential, capable and competent.  We recognise that all children and families have the ability to succeed and we support inclusion and opportunities for all. 

Gowrie @ The Harbour

Our long-standing and highly respected service for families who live or work in Docklands.  At 1 Seafarer Lane we continue to offer long day care programs for children aged six weeks to five years and an integrated kindergarten program for three and four-year-olds.

We offer progressive and flexible indoor/outdoor programs. The innovative design of the garden among the high towers of Docklands makes for a special place for children.  We believe in being inclusive and approachable and are proud of our Exceeding rating.

Gowrie Docklands Kindergarten

Brand new and co-located with the much anticipated Docklands Primary School at 259 Footscray Road. We offer both sessional kindergarten (part day for four-year-olds during term time) and integrated kindergarten (full day for three or four-year-olds for 50 weeks of the year). Enrolments are flexible and there are spaces for 66 children across two rooms.

The unique design provides opportunity for community building through shared spaces and close connections with the Docklands Primary School as well as the wider community.

Gowrie Docklands Kinder now open!
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A big Thank you to everyone who has put in so much work behind to scene to keep things fun and normal for the kids during all the challenges this year. Planning, comms, cleaning, constant changes are very hard and thanks for getting it right, getting it done in addition to spending quality time with the kids. My personal life and career wouldn’t have been as good without all of Gowrie’s achievements

At the end your staff are the best. Staff and facilities such as the open outdoor policy is why we attend. Thank you.

Thank you for caring for my daughter as much as we as her parents do. It’s evident when we drop her off she’s so happy to be there and though we’d love to be able to have her every day with us, we’re so happy to leave her somewhere that she’s happy to be at.

The team is doing an amazing job. We are so so grateful to have Thomas attend. We feel he is getting an incredible start to life by attending.
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Gowrie @ The Harbour

Long Day Care (6 weeks to 5 years)
Integrated Kindergarten
8am to 6pm. 50 weeks of the year

Fee- $146 per day

Lunch and morning & afternoon tea provided

If you are interested in enrolling your child(ren) at the Centre and would like to view the facilities before you make your application, we offer centre visits on the following dates:
*Due to COVID guidelines, each session will be capped so availability is limited.

Day

Thursday

Thursday

Thursday

Thursday

Thursday

Thursday

Thursday

Thursday

Date

3 June 2021 

17 June 2021

1 July 2021

15 July 2021

29 July 2021

12 August 2021

26 August 2021

9 September 2021

Time Allocated

10.00 – 10.30 am

3.00 – 3.30 pm

10.00 – 10.30 am

3.00 – 3.30 pm

10.00 – 10.30 am

3.00 – 3.30 pm

10.00 – 10.30 am

3.00 – 3.30 pm


Please call our Reception Team on 8624 1000 to make an appointment.

We’re pleased to accept your enrolment request at any time of the year. Once we have your booking request and a place becomes available, you will be emailed a letter of offer. If you require childcare immediately and a place is available, we will be happy to offer you that place. If a place is not available or your enrolment is for next year, please join our waiting list.

To ensure a fair, equitable and transparent process, Gowrie Victoria follows the Commonwealth Government Priority of Access Guidelines:
Priority 1: a child at risk of serious abuse or neglect
Priority 2: a child of a single parent or parents who satisfy the work/training/study test
Priority 3: any other child

The National Quality Framework (NQF) came into effect in 2012. Children’s education and care services are assessed and rated against the National Quality Standards. This ensures a high standard of care for children in the critical areas of education, health and safety and provides clear and comprehensive information for families. The Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority undertake the assessment and rating process. It is also the point of contact for any questions services may have about the assessment and rating process.

In June 2019, Gowrie @ The Harbour was awarded the Exceeding rating under the National Quality Standards. 

The Victorian government is progressing 3 interrelated reforms that are integral to reducing family violence and promoting child wellbeing or safety. From April 2021, additional organisations and services were prescribed under all 3 reforms and this includes Early Childhood Education and Care services.

The initial point of contact for Information Sharing is the Early Learning Manager who can be contacted via phone or email:

The Harbour
8624 1000
TheHarbour@gowrievictoria.org.au

Ph: 1300 446 974  E-mail: theharbour@gowrievictoria.org.au
Located at Level 1, 1 Seafarer Lane, Docklands VIC 3008

Gowrie Docklands Kindergarten

Integrated Kindergarten
8am to 6pm. 50 weeks of the year

Sessional Kindergarten. Same as school term dates

Group One: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday morning
Group Two: Wednesday afternoon, Thursday and Friday 

Integrated Kindergarten Fee- $140 per day

Sessional Kindergarten Fee- $500 per term

No meals provided

If you are interested in enrolling your child(ren) at the Centre and would like to view the facilities before you make your application, we offer centre visits on the following dates:
*Due to COVID guidelines, each session will be capped so availability is limited.

Day

Wednesday

Wednesday

Wednesday

Wednesday

Wednesday

Wednesday

Wednesday

Date

26 May 2021 

2 June 2021

9 June 2021

16 June 2021

23 June 2021

30 June 2021

7 July 2021

Time Allocated

10.00 – 10.30 am

10.00 – 10.30 am

10.00 – 10.30 am

10.00 – 10.30 am

10.00 – 10.30 am

10.00 – 10.30 am

10.00 – 10.30 am


Please call our Reception Team on 8624 1000 to make an appointment.

We’re pleased to accept your enrolment request at any time of the year. Once we have your booking request and a place becomes available, you will be emailed a letter of offer. If you require childcare immediately and a place is available, we will be happy to offer you that place. If a place is not available or your enrolment is for next year, please join our waiting list.

To ensure a fair, equitable and transparent process, Gowrie Victoria follows the Commonwealth Government Priority of Access Guidelines:
Priority 1: a child at risk of serious abuse or neglect
Priority 2: a child of a single parent or parents who satisfy the work/training/study test
Priority 3: any other child

We will also be offering places in line with Docklands Primary School which will be zoned. Priority will be given to those families who live within the zone and plan to attend Docklands Primary School. For more information on the zone, please see the Find my School website 

The National Quality Framework (NQF) came into effect in 2012. Children’s education and care services are assessed and rated against the National Quality Standards. This ensures a high standard of care for children in the critical areas of education, health and safety and provides clear and comprehensive information for families. The Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority undertake the assessment and rating process. It is also the point of contact for any questions services may have about the assessment and rating process.

The Victorian government is progressing 3 interrelated reforms that are integral to reducing family violence and promoting child wellbeing or safety. From April 2021, additional organisations and services were prescribed under all 3 reforms and this includes Early Childhood Education and Care services.

The initial point of contact for Information Sharing is the Early Learning Manager who can be contacted via phone or email:

Docklands Kinder
9115 6520
docklandskinder@gowrievictoria.org.au

Ph: 1300 446 974  E-mail: docklandskinder@gowrievictoria.org.au
Located at 259 Footscray Road, Docklands VIC 3008

Join our Waitlist today!