Billy Button Children’s Centre

We helped build the new Integrated Early Learning Centre (IELC) on the previous Hyde Street Kindergarten site next to Footscray City Primary School.

Integrated early learning centres (IELCs) are key hubs for the community. They bring together a range of professional services to deliver education, care, health and support to children and their families. IELCs can provide a focal point for new communities in growth areas, and improve access, quality and integration of early childhood services in established metropolitan and regional areas.

We partnered with Maribyrnong City Council to build this centre to provide 3- and 4-Year-Old Kinder, long day care, and maternal and child health services. It will further support the growing demand for early years and education services in the area.

Having the centre and the school together may help local children make a smooth transition into primary school and can also make drop-off time simpler for some families.

​​​Sparkways was appointed as the service provider. You can find out more about the centre’s timetables, fees and other FAQs on their website.