Early Years Program

Families can enrol their child at a STaR-affiliated Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) service by contacting the service directly to enquire about availability and enrolment.

OR complete the enquiry form below, letting us know where you located, and we will contact you to discuss what ECEC service has availability.

If your child is already attending a STaR-affiliated ECEC service, you can speak to the service director or your child’s educators about enrolling in the STaR Early Years Program.

You can also contact STaR directly and we will take you through the enrolment process.

Enrolment in the Early Years Program is based on your child’s individual needs rather than a specific diagnosis. We consider factors such as age, developmental needs, and how our program can support their learning and development. If you have questions about eligibility, please contact us to discuss your child’s situation.

A formal diagnosis is not required to join the Early Years Program. If you have concerns about your child’s development, speech, or other areas, we encourage you to contact us. We can discuss your child’s needs and determine if the program would be a good fit for them.

We understand the importance of support for parents, and we offer a few programs that may be helpful for you. We recommend starting with our MyTime Playgroup, which provides a supportive environment for parents and carers of children with disability or developmental delays. Additionally, we run Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) workshops, offering practical strategies to support your parenting journey.

We also provide professional development opportunities for early childhood educators. If the educators working with your child at their current ECEC service are interested, these workshops help them build skills and strategies to better support children with disabilities and developmental delays.

If you're interested in any of these programs or would like more information, feel free to reach out, and we can discuss the best option for you.

The Early Years Program is offered at no cost to families and is funded through generous sponsors, philanthropy and the Department of Social Services (DSS).

Our aim is to provide support without adding any financial burden or barriers. If you have any questions about the program or would like more details, please feel free to reach out.

Yes, you will still be required to pay the regular daily fees at your child’s ECEC service. The Early Years Program is an additional support that complements your child's current learning environment, but it does not cover the regular fees for their care and education.