Mt Helen Children's Centre
Childcare for children aged six weeks to five years and state‑funded kindergarten, welcoming families from Federation and the wider Ballarat community.
Opening hours
Find us on the Federation University Mt Helen Campus. Our purpose‑built centre supports up to 80 children across five rooms, including kindergarten, with children grouped by age and stage of development. Large outdoor areas and the bushland surroundings give children space to explore and connect with other children, siblings and educators. Indoors, our spaces are designed for meaningful play.
About Mt Helen Children's Centre
All our educators are trained in first aid, CPR, and asthma and anaphylaxis management to help keep your child safe. We keep our child‑to‑educator ratios low (1:4 for children under three and 1:11 for children over three) to make sure every child gets the attention they need.
Jo Corliss is the Centre Coordinator and brings strong experience in early childhood education. Her qualifications include:
- Advanced Diploma in Children’s Services
- Diploma of Children’s Services.
We offer daily rates for childcare. For full pricing details, read our Family Information Book (PDF 399 KB). Most families are entitled to receive the Child Care Subsidy. Find out if you’re eligible at Services Australia.
Enrol your child
Take a look around
Contact us
Call (03) 5327 9456 or email childrenscentres@federation.edu.au to discuss your enrolment options and arrange a tour of the centre.
Where to find us
Building K, Mt Helen Campus
North Terrace, Mt Helen