Dorrington Child and Family Hub

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Constructed in 2024, this brand-new facility is a hub for the local community.

Set among lush greenery shaded by mature trees, Dorrington Child and Family Hub is home to Dorrington Kindergarten, and offers a range of services including sleep and settling support for new parents, community playgroups, maternal and child health services and a multipurpose room for community hire

Address: 7 Dorrington Drive, Mount Waverley

About the facility

Dorrington Child and Family Hub features:

Dorrington Kindergarten

This sessional kindergarten offers a vibrant play-based learning environment.

With 2 spacious, light-filled kindergarten rooms and an inviting outdoor learning area, this thoughtfully designed space supports the developmental needs of young learners. It fosters physical and cognitive growth, ensuring children thrive in a safe and stimulating setting.

To enrol your child at Dorrington Kindergarten, please submit a kindergarten application using our Central Enrolment parent portal. 

Contact Dorrington Kindergarten

Monash Sleep and Settling Program

The hub includes 4 dedicated sleep and settling rooms designed to provide a calm and soothing atmosphere for infants, and a peaceful lounge area for new parents where they can relax and recharge. 

A landscaped outdoor area lets visitors unwind and enjoy the fresh air, making it an ideal space for both parents and their children.

The program is operated by experienced Maternal and Child Health (MCH) nurses and an early parenting sleep-settling practitioner.

Due to limited capacity, attendees are referred by their MCH nurses. Attendance is required at one of our Sleep and Settling Talks beforehand. 

If you have concerns around your infant/child’s sleep, talk with your MCH nurse at your next appointment.

Learn more about our Sleep and Settling Program

Community playgroups

A safe and engaging space for community playgroups featuring a fully fenced outdoor area where children can play and explore in a secure setting.

Learn more about playgroups

Multipurpose room for hire

A versatile family-focused room available for community hire.

The multipurpose room features a kitchenette, television, climate control and large glass bifold doors opening onto a small fenced outdoor area.

Hire the space online

Contacts

Dorrington Kindergarten (Y Kinders)

Maternal and Child Health

Monash Playgroups

This Child and Family Hub is part of Council's commitment to improving the accessibility and quality of early childhood services in Monash, enabling families to foster relationships with nurses, kindergarten educators, playgroup facilitators and other services all under the one roof.

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