Gowrie offers quality early learning in the Carlton Learning Precinct (CLP)

Gowrie has a proud history of supporting families within the community through high quality learning and care within our programs promoting children’s curiosity and wonder.

Gowrie waxay leedahay taariikh sharaf leh oo ah inay taageerto qoysaska bulshada dhexdeeda iyada oo loo marayo waxbarasho tayo sare leh iyo daryeel gudaha barnaamijyadeena kor u qaadaya xiisaha iyo yaabka carruurta.

تتمتع Gowrie بتاريخ فخور في دعم العائلات داخل المجتمع من خلال التعلم عالي الجودة والرعاية ضمن برامجنا التي تعزز فضول الأطفال وإعجابهم.

Gowrie Carlton Learning Precinct is a 98-place service co-located with Carlton Primary School. We offer sessional kindergarten and long day care programs as a part of Melbourne’s first integrated learning centre.

At Carlton Learning Precinct, we take an adaptive, responsive and culturally-informed approach to children’s learning and development. We welcome all families, meeting them where they are and providing genuine, individualised support through strong partnerships and our open-door policy.

Our diverse team reflects our community, speaking over 16 languages and engaging families in their home languages to foster belonging and identity. Co-location with Carlton Primary School supports smooth transitions and a strong sense of continuity for children and families from early learning through to primary school.

We collaborate with Maternal Child Health, Our Place and other community partners, and offer intergenerational experiences with Rathdowne Place that strengthen connection. All four-year-old kindergarten children participate in Bush Kinder, learning on Country and building respect for the natural world.

As a service, we value healthy food and cooking experiences as meaningful ways to explore culture, build independence, and develop real-life skills. In our programs, we promote executive function, responsive routines, and wellbeing to foster confident and capable learners.

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Gowrie Carlton Learning Precinct is rated as Exceeding in all seven quality areas

Enrolments open for 2026. We currently have places available for long day care and kindergarten. Contact us today.

  • The educators are really brilliant and my kids adore them.

  • We are just so pleased with the service and grateful that our child is so well supported and cared for.

  • Thank you for the wonderful experience we’ve had and the dedication and commitment your educators and staff have every day, especially during these tough times.

  • Thank you for everything you do, especially in this very challenging year. Because of Gowrie, life has remained as normal as possible for our kids. We will always be grateful.

Long Day Care (6 weeks to 5 years)

Lilly Pilly 6 weeks to 3 years | 16 children
Pepperberry 6 weeks to 3 years | 16 children
Banksia 3-5 years | 33 children
Golden Wattle 3-5 years | 33 children


Long day care is open from 7:30am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday, 50 weeks of the year.

Sessional Kindergarten

Sessional kindergarten operates during school terms only in four groups:
Group A – 3-5 years – Monday and Tuesday 8.30am – 4.00pm (15 hours per week)
Group B – 3-5 years – Thursday and Friday 8.30am – 4.00pm (15 hours per week)
Group C – 3-5 years – Monday and Tuesday 8.30am – 4.00pm (15 hours per week)
Group D – 3-5 years – Thursday and Friday 8.30am – 4.00pm (15 hours per week)

Children eligible for three years sessional kinder must turn 3 years old by end of April.

Long Day Care Fee – $177 per day
Breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and late snack provided.

Sessional kindergarten: No charge
Lunch, morning & afternoon tea provided on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

There is a 2 day minimum enrolment to ensure consistency and a sense of belonging for children and families.

Free kindergarten will be available for all three and four year old children enrolled at Gowrie Victoria sessional kindergarten programs. For children enrolled in our integrated kindergarten programs you will receive a kindergarten subsidy (approximately $2101) that will offset the kindergarten program component of your out-of-pocket fees, this will be applied directly to your account in instalments over the year.

Some families are entitled to the Child Care Subsidy from the Commonwealth Government. The Child Care Subsidy will be paid directly to child care services to be passed on to families as a fee reduction. Families will make a co-contribution to their child care fees and pay to the child care service the difference between the fee charged and the subsidy amount. The amount that can be claimed is dependent on the family’s income and level of activity. For more information visit: www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/child-care-subsidy

 

Please call our Reception Team on 03 9123 1910 or click the button below to make an appointment.

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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.

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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

Manager Children’s Program
Educational Leader
Assistant Manager Children’s Program
Administration
Part time and float pool educators
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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 November 2024, the service was assessed under the National Quality Standards, and received Exceeding the National Quality Standard.

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:

Carlton Learning Precinct
03 9123 1910
clp@gowrievictoria.org.au

Ph: 03 9123 1910  E-mail: clp@gowrievictoria.org.au 
Located at 150 Palmerston Street, Carlton VIC 3053

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