Childcare Centres in Ballarat & Central Highlands

Trusted Early Learning Centres for Ballarat Families

If you're searching for a childcare centre in Ballarat and the Central Highlands where your child will feel safe, supported, and excited to learn, you're in the right place. At Affinity Education, our early learning centres, in suburbs like Creswick and Ballan provide warm, inclusive environments where children aged six weeks to school age are guided by passionate educators and supported by a research-informed curriculum.

We’re proud to partner with families across the Central Highlands to give every child the best possible start in life, and to offer meaningful career opportunities for early childhood professionals.

Our Centres

Explore our Ballarat and Central Highlands locations below, or search by postcode to find the centre closest to you.

  1. Aussie Kindies Early Learning Creswick

    Aussie Kindies Early Learning Creswick
    7 Andrew Street
    Creswick, VIC 3363
    6:30 am to 6:30 pm, Monday to Friday
    • Nursery
    • Toddler
    • Preschool
    1800 244 532
    Get in contact

  2. Milestones Early Learning Ballan

    Milestones Early Learning Ballan
    88A Simpson Street
    Ballan, VIC 3342
    6:30 am to 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday
    • Nursery
    • Toddler
    • Preschool
    1800 244 532
    Get in contact

What Makes Affinity Early Learning Centres Special?

All Affinity Education centres follow our exclusive Lifelong Learning Curriculum. This play-based program supports children’s development at every stage, helping them build confidence, curiosity, communication skills and social-emotional wellbeing, all while preparing them for school and life.

Here’s what you’ll find at our Ballarat and the Central Highlands centres:

  • Purpose-built indoor and outdoor environments designed for play and learning

  • Learning programs tailored to each child’s interests and stage of development

  • Healthy, fresh meals prepared onsite (in most centres)

  • Enrichment activities including music, movement, STEM, and creative arts

  • Positive Living Skills to support mental health and emotional wellbeing

  • Inclusive programs and First Nations cultural education

  • A strong commitment to child safety and wellbeing

We also offer a dedicated Preschool & Kindergarten program to help children aged 3–5 prepare for a confident transition to school.

👉 Learn more about our Preschool & Kindergarten program

Enquire or Book a Tour

We’d love to welcome you and your child to one of our Central Highlands early learning centres.

📞 Call 1800 244 532 or contact us online to ask a question, book a tour, or secure your place.

What Happens After You Enquire?

When you reach out, we’ll guide you every step of the way:

  • A team member will answer your questions and learn more about your needs

  • You’ll be invited to book a personalised centre tour

  • During your visit, we’ll introduce you to our educators and explore the learning spaces

  • If you're ready to enrol, we’ll help you get started and support your Child Care Subsidy (CCS) application

Understanding Childcare Costs

Your childcare fees will depend on your chosen centre and your CCS eligibility. Many families in Ballarat pay as little as $30 per day or less, thanks to government subsidies.

👉 Learn more about the Child Care Subsidy

Need help with an estimate? Just reach out - we’re here to assist.

Join Our Team

Affinity Education is home to over 5,000 early childhood professionals nationwide. If you’re an educator seeking a supportive, values-led workplace right here in Ballarat and the Central Highlands, we’d love to connect.

👉 Explore careers in early education

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