Safeguarding Children is the number one priority for the Y Ballarat. The Before and After School Care programs offer leisure based programs reflective of children’s interests, spontaneity and family input. The program promotes learning through play, children have a range of resources available to them to support physical activity, games, art & craft, imaginative and sensory play, sustainability and construction.

Children have access to a nutritious breakfast to start their day, and a healthy afternoon snack to recharge energy stores after a busy day at school.

The Before School program operates from 6:30am until 8:45am, with an educator available until 9:30am for families with enquiries. The After School program operates from 3:10pm until 6pm, with an educator available from 2pm for families with enquiries

Please note: Any emails or voice messages left outside the listed operating hours will be responded to the following day during operating hours only.

To enrol or enquire, please visit the Y Ballarat website or contact the service directly via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone:  0491 188 578