Lease and Operation of Glen Eira Kindergarten Space at the former Carnegie Early Learning Centre

⁠⁠⁠Overview

Glen Eira City Council is seeking Expressions of Interest from not-for-profit organisations to lease the former Carnegie Early Learning Centre, located at 17 Truganini Road, Carnegie, for the provision of three- and four-year-old kindergarten programs.

Purpose

This opportunity supports the expansion of kindergarten places within Glen Eira to help meet growing community demand arising from the Victorian Government's Best Start, Best Life reforms, including the progressive rollout of funded kindergarten hours for three-year-old and four-year-old children. Council is seeking a provider that can contribute to increasing access to high-quality kindergarten programs for local families.

Scope

The scope includes:

• Lease of the former Carnegie Early Learning Centre for the provision of kindergarten services
• Delivery of Victorian Government-funded kindergarten programs for three-year-old and four-year-old children
• Prioritisation of enrolment for children and families identified through the Department of Education's Priority of Access criteria, as well as families living within the Glen Eira community

Contractor Requirements

• Must be a not-for-profit organisation
• Must demonstrate capacity to deliver Victorian Government-funded kindergarten programs for three-year-old and four-year-old children
• Must be an active, inclusive, and community-focused organisation committed to building strong partnerships and creating welcoming environments where all children and families feel valued, included, and supported

How to Apply

Please see the attached EOI document for more information.

Location

• Address: 17 Truganini Road, Carnegie (former Carnegie Early Learning Centre)
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