History

Brunswick Creche and Day Nursery is the oldest community-operated creche in Victoria and, arguably, in Australia. Established in 1895, it moved to its present building in what was then Glenlyon Street in 1911.

Brunswick Creche is believed to be the first purpose-built creche in the state, and is included in the Moreland Heritage Schemeand on the Register of the National Estate.

The site at 82 Glenlyon Road was opened on July 19th 1911 by the Acting Premier, Mr Watt.

Later enhancements and additions to the creche were added as required:

1916	Second bedroom and additional toilet added.
1924	Electric light installed free of charge by Brunswick Council.
1939	Construction of sunroom.
1947	Creche wanted to extend facilities for 3–5 year olds, but was unable to as no building materials were available due to World War 2.
1950	Property adjoining the crèche to the East purchased for £1,050.
1957	New building (comprising kindergarten room, toddlers' room and toilet block) completed and front yard laid out. Completion of this work required a loan of £4,500 from Brunswick City Council.
1958	New building officially opened by Dame Pattie Menzies.
1976	Final payment made on 1957 loan from Council.
1977	Brunswick Council remodelled the 3-5 year old back playground.
1980	Carpets laid for the first time in all rooms.
1990	Crèche painted throughout.
2003	Major renovation launched, completed January, 2004.
2004	Laid rubberised soft fall on half of front yard.
2005	Received federal government grant to pay for rubberised soft fall to be laid over entire rear yard area

The Centre is open from 7.15am to 6.00pm for 49 weeks of the year. Public Holidays, which the Centre close’s and will be publicised a week in advance.

Parents who require care at times of Centre closure should discuss their needs with the Coordinator who may refer them to other centres. Centre fees remain payable for Public Holidays.

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