Information for families of a Pre-School age child with Down syndrome

From birth to six years, your child may attend Playgroups, Child Care, Family Day Care, Early Intervention and Kindergarten.

Please follow the links below for information on these services.

Playgroups - Down Syndrome Victoria groups or regular Playgroups

Child care centres - Child Care Centres of Victoria or Child Care Access Hotline 1800 670 305

Inclusion Support Program (ISP) - help child care services to build their capacity to include children with additional needs. They also provide funding if an extra staff member is required to assist with the child.

Early Intervention & Allied Health Services - or click here for the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development website.

Kindergarten - The Association for Children with a Disability publish some excellent Kindergarten Inclusion Tip Sheets include parent stories and sheets on a range of topics.