First ever Child and Family hub to be constructed in Mulgrave

Published on 11 August 2020

A new purpose-built child and family centre will be constructed in Mulgrave to replace the ageing Wellington Kindergarten and co-located Maternal and Child Health Service.

The new Wellington Child and Family Hub will offer two kindergarten rooms, two maternal and child health consulting rooms, two consulting rooms for specialists and a community playgroup room, all purpose built in a state-of-the-art facility.

The new building will commence construction at the start of 2021 and be finalised by the end of 2021 ready for the new Kindergarten year in 2022.

This is the first facility of its kind in Monash and demonstrates Council’s strong commitment to improving the accessibility and quality of early childhood services in Monash.

All children currently enrolled for the 2021 year at Wellington Kindergarten have been offered a place at the Glen Waverley South Pre-School. Educators from Wellington Kindergarten will also move to Glen Waverley South Pre-School during construction. Wellington Preschool Inc will continue to be the management body of the kindergarten for 2021 at the Glen Waverley South Kindergarten venue.

Council and Wellington Preschool Inc are working closely together to ensure a smooth transition for children and families during the construction period.

Architects for the project AOA Christopher Peck have created a modern and light filled design including a wall of glass looking out on a significant tree in the garden.

As part of our discussion with the children at the current Wellington Kindergarten, Council asked them to create some drawings about what they would like to see in the outdoor space. They have provided delightful and creative ideas and we are hoping to incorporate some of their ideas in the new play area.

The new Wellington Hub is expected to be completed by the end of 2021 ready for the new kindergarten year in 2022.

Council invited children currently at Wellington Kindergarten to submit drawings of what they would like in the outdoor space.

You can view their drawings and a video walk through of the project at our Council projects page.