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Childcare & Kindergarten in Bendigo 2026
Find childcare, kindergarten and preschool in Bendigo. Compare costs, learn about Child Care Subsidy eligibility, and discover Victorian funded programs available now.
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Childcare and Kindergarten in Bendigo 2026
Bendigo has a growing childcare market, with demand rising as the city attracts Melbourne tree-change families and steady population growth. Victorian funded kindergarten programs are available across Bendigo. vic.gov.au/kindergarten
Types of Childcare in Bendigo
- Long day care: Centre-based care for children 0-5
- Family day care: Registered home-based carer
- 3-year-old kindergarten: Victoria funds 15 hours/week
- 4-year-old kindergarten: Victoria funds 15 hours/week in the year before Prep
What Does Childcare Cost in Bendigo 2026?
- Long day care daily fee: $85-$150/day
- Family day care: $65-$105/day
The Child Care Subsidy (CCS)
Apply through myGov/Centrelink. servicesaustralia.gov.au
How to Find Childcare in Bendigo
Use startingblocks.gov.au. For Victorian kindergarten, use the Kindergarten Finder: vic.gov.au/kindergartenfinder. Bendigo's outer growth suburbs (Strathfieldsaye, Epsom, Huntly) are seeing increasing childcare demand as new housing estates establish ahead of service provision.
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