Children’s Services
The Council proudly operates quality childcare services throughout the Huon Valley.
Office hours 7.30am – 6pm (excluding public holidays)
Family Day Care Scheme
Registered Family Day Care educators are located throughout the Huon Valley. Registered educators operate their own business from their home and are supported by the Huon Valley Council’s Children’s Services who is the Approved Registration Body (ARB). Educators set their own days and hours of operation, and their hourly fee rate.
Centre Based Care
Provided five days per week at Huonville, Geeveston and Dover. Catering for children from six weeks to five years of age.
Twinkle Tots – Children from 6 weeks to 2 years
Rainbow Room – Children from 18 months to 3 years
Shooting Stars – Children from 3 to 5 years
The Cottage Early Education and Care Centre
Phone: (03) 6264 0333
91-93 Main Street, Huonville
The operating hours of the Cottage program are Monday to Friday (Public Holidays excepted) 7:30am – 6pm.
The Cottage offers long day care in a warm, homely environment, catering for children aged six weeks to five years. Qualified professional staff provide programs that recognise each child as an individual. Permanent, casual and part time bookings are most welcome.
Geeveston Early Education and Care Centre
Phone: (03) 6297 1266
9a School Road, Geeveston
The operating hours of the Geeveston Early Education and Care Centre are Monday to Friday (Public Holidays excepted) 7.45am – 5:45pm catering for children aged six weeks to seven years.
Permanent and casual bookings welcome.
Dover Early Education and Care Centre
Phone: (03) 6298 1524
17 Chapman Ave, Dover
The operating hours of the Dover Early Education and Care Centre are Monday to Friday (Public Holidays excepted) 8:15am – 5:15pm catering for children aged six weeks to seven years.
Hire of Baby Capsules
The Council provides baby capsules for hire to residents for up to six months at low rental costs. Available from The Cottage at 91-93 Main Street, Huonville, the capsule hire price includes a $20.00 refundable deposit. Capsules must be returned in satisfactory condition for deposit to be refunded.
Six month hire: $90 including $20 refundable deposit
Outside School Hours Care
Early Morning Care
Monday to Friday 7:30am – 9am
Available to school aged children attending Sacred Heart, Geeveston, Franklin, Cygnet, St James, Glen Huon and Huonville schools.
After School Care
Monday to Friday (Public School terms)
3pm – 6pm
Children can be collected directly from Huonville Primary School or their school bus stop. A relaxed program is offered to cater for the diverse needs of children aged 5 to 12 years.
The daily fee includes an afternoon snack and daily program provided by our professional educators.
Vacation Care Program
Phone: (03) 6264 0333
91-93 Main Street, Huonville
The operating hours of the Vacation Care program are Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm during Public School holidays, offering the option of full or half day sessions.
A variety of organised activities and outings for ages 5 to 13 years is offered. Activity programs are available one month before each school holiday. Full day care costs include snacks and daily program provided by our professional educators.
Pre-Kinder Sessions
Phone: (03) 6264 0333
91-93 Main Street, Huonville
The operating hours for the Pre-Kinder program are 9:15am to 2:30pm during Public School terms only (numbers permitting).
Designed for children between the ages of three and four years old, Pre-Kinder sessions are a preparation for school the following year. Educators plan group and individual activities and enjoy morning tea with the children. During the third term of the program, children visit the Huonville Primary kinder area with educators and participate in a familiarisation of the premises (includes morning tea).
Childcare Links
The program is funded by the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs. It aims to link families with young children with available supports within the Huon Valley area. The program aims to increase understanding in the community of networks, increase parent’s knowledge and understanding of services, facilities, information and available supports within the area. An increased understanding in the community of the importance of early childhood development and care will have influences on later outcomes in life.
Cygnet Community Children’s Centre
18 George Street, Cygnet
Phone: (03) 6295 1848
Open Monday to Friday 8am – 6pm