ECKA

28/08/2026

Enrol your child in kindergarten! Places are still available at many of our Kindergartens for 2027. ECKA Kindergartens provide 3 to 5 year old children with high-quality education in the two years before school. A minimum of 15 hours of kindergarten per week is available for FREE at ECKA kindergartens. https://ecka.org.au/how-to-enrol/

22/06/2026

The ECKA Board is seeking to recruit new Board Members who can bring expertise to the Board as it fulfils its responsibilities in strategic direction-setting, oversight, and governance. We are seeking individuals who have demonstrated experience in any of the following:

• Financial Management/CPA

• Business management/Leadership

• Marketing

• Education- Early Childhood or Primary

Prior board experience is desirable but not essential.

For further details follow the link to our website.

Early Years Management The Eureka Community Kindergarten Association (ECKA) is a not-for-profit Early Years Manager, providing Management and Employment Services for 28 early childhood education services (Kindergarten, Long Day Care and Occasional Care) in the Ballarat and surrounding area.ECKA was....

27/05/2026

Phoenix Kindergarten has places available for 2027 for both 3 and 4 year old kindergarten children. Kindergarten is free for all eligible children. Take a 3D tour of the kindergarten facility on our website and if you would like to reserve a place, simply go to our registration and enrolment web page to complete the registration form.

Phoenix Kindergarten strives to offer children a unique combination of educational programs. These are designed with current enrolled children in mind and include Bush Kinder program, indoor and outdoor programs and indoor/outdoor program. They are designed to offer shared goals aimed at fostering h...

22/05/2026

Enrol your child for 3yo Kinder in 2027 and receive 15 hours of high quality educational kindergarten program for FREE. Search our website for a kindergarten near you. https://ecka.org.au/centres/

After commencing kinder you will receive a Free Kinder Kit comprising a great size backpack, books, games and educational materials. Find out how to enjoy the contents of the kit here: https://www.vic.gov.au/kinderkits

04/03/2026

Come and join us at the Vickers St Community Hub for a fun morning of activities, food and information to help you and your child get ready for kinder.

07/01/2026

Would you like some tips on how to pack a healthy lunchbox your child will eat?
Ballarat Community Health and City of Ballarat’s Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Outreach program bring you this FREE session!
During the session you will:
* Make and pack a healthy lunch into a lunchbox you can keep
* Tour the Children’s Food Garden and explore using seasonal fruit, vegetables and herbs
* Learn about essential nutrients your child needs to sustain their energy throughout the day
* Receive resources in your language about kinder and school readiness
Scan the QR code to register or visit the link: https://bit.ly/4qUUQpE

03/07/2025

📬📬 Kindergarten 2026 Offers are Coming! 📬📬

If you’ve registered for 3-and 4-year-old Kindergarten/Pre-Prep for 2026, keep an eye on your inbox- offers will start being emailed out this week! You should receive your offer by 31 July.

🕑 Don’t forget: You’ll need to respond to your offer within 7 days of receiving it

Any Questions? Contact our Family & Children’s Services team:

📱5320 5720
💻[email protected]

📣 Still need to register? It’s not too late! Head to: https://www.ballarat.vic.gov.au/kindergarten

15/04/2025

The Woady Yaloak Kindergarten are celebrating their 50th Anniversary on the 13th of May. Anyone interested in visiting the kindergarten to help us celebrate are welcome to join us between 3.30pm and 5pm. A time capsule will be opened at 4pm.

01/04/2025

🌟 We're Hiring Casual Early Childhood Educators! 🌟

ECKA is looking for qualified Casual Early Childhood Educators to join our team! Enjoy the benefits of a flexible work schedule and varied work experiences across different locations across Ballarat and surrounds, and the opportunity to be part of a supportive and collaborative team.

If you’re passionate about making a difference in children's lives, we’d love to hear from you!

To apply, send your resume and cover letter to [email protected] or apply directly through our Seek listing here: https://www.seek.com.au/job/82957552

Join us and be part of something great! 💙

Make a difference as an Early Childhood Educator at ECKA! Enjoy flexibility, growth opportunities, and be part of a supportive team.

25/03/2025

Our not for profit kindergarten and care centres support preschool children to learn through high quality play based programs. Find out more on our website. Ecka.org

Imaginative play supports children to develop their understanding of the world. Learn more about play-based learning: https://startingblocks.gov.au/resources/children-and-services/educational-programs/the-importance-of-play-in-childrens-learning-and-development