After being online for the past two years, the City of Whittlesea’s Bringing Up Kids Expo returns in-person on Wednesday for families and children to learn about early education facilities.
Families can meet with early childhood associations while children can enjoy fun activities such as art, craft, kinetic sand play and storytelling.
On Thursday, council will also host a kindergarten open night, starting from 5.30pm for parents, carers, families, and children to inspect various kindergartens and facilities.
The State Government recently announced free kindergarten as part of an early education reform.
Council staff will also be present to assist with information about all programs and advice on applying for kindergarten.
City of Whittlesea chair administrator Lydia Wilson said the events offered families to learn what was available locally.
“As we welcome a growing number of families to the City of Whittlesea each year, we are committed to providing access to local facilities and programs which can support children to thrive in life,” she said.
“Having events like the Bringing Up Kids Expo and the Kindergarten Open Night provides parents, carers and families with young children with the opportunity to see what’s on offer in their local community.”
The expo will be at Barry Road Community Activity Centre, Thomastown, from 10am to 1pm on Wednesday.
The kindergarten open night requires no booking, and to find the nearest kindergarten or to find more about the kindergarten open night visit www.whittlesea.vic.gov.au/kinder.
