Welcome to the Bulldogs Community Children's Centre

We are open and still have some vacancies.

ECMS is delighted to support the Western Bulldogs in developing the Community Children’s Hub at the Whitten Oval in Footscray, as part of the Whitten Oval re-development project. The Children’s Hub will include the provision of childcare, an integrated kindergarten program and other additional/related services.

Western Bulldogs is a community-focused club that engages with the local community through the programs offered via the Club and its community division, SpiritWest Services.

ECMS has a strong commitment to the children and families of the Western Metropolitan Region of Melbourne and to the support and development of the communities of the West. We are extremely excited by this opportunity to work with the Western Bulldogs on this innovative project, contributing to a strong and healthy community, supporting children and families of the West.

Services provided at the new centre will comprise:

• Childcare for 0-6 years, Open Monday to Friday 7.30am – 6.30pm.
• Long day care (childcare) – 85 places
• 4 year old kindergarten program
• Sessional kindergarten — 4 year old kindergarten program available for children from the local community
• 3 year old kindergarten also available. (Sessional kindergarten days yet to be decided.)

Our philosophy

• Children learn by doing


• The process of creativity is more important than the end product


• Each child’s unique creativity should be encouraged


• Understanding the unique needs of each child and family


• Ensuring that environments are set up based on individual and group interests


• Fostering respect for others and the environment around us

To enquire about enrolments please call the centre on 8352 9906 or download the CHILDCARE or SESSIONAL KINDERGARTEN enrolment/waiting list application form and return to the centre.