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Hertford Park

Brady Bunch on Hertford is a family-owned and operated long day care and kindergarten centre in the heart of Sebastopol, right next to Phoenix P-12 Community College. We care for children from 6 weeks old to kindergarten age, and work to make every child and family feel at home.

Why Ballarat families choose Brady Bunch on Hertford

  • 108 places in a centre next to Phoenix P-12 Community College, convenient for families with school-aged siblings

  • Open 6:30 am to 6:30 pm, giving working families flexible drop-off and pick-up times

  • Child Care Subsidy (CCS) approved, helping eligible families reduce out-of-pocket costs

  • Meals made daily by our qualified chef, catering for allergies, religious beliefs and personal preferences, and meeting all Victorian Government guidelines

  • Play-based learning guided by the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF), supporting literacy, numeracy and holistic development

  • Indoor and outdoor spaces for nature connection and unstructured play that challenges children mentally, physically and socially

Take the next step in your child's early learning journey.

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Meet Our Director

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I am the Director of Brady Bunch Hertford Park. I have worked in early childhood for almost 20 years and have been fortunate to experience a range of settings, including Family Day Care, sessional kindergarten and long day care. With a Bachelor qualification, I bring a broad understanding of early learning and a genuine love for the work we do.

For me, quality early childhood education means creating a place where children feel secure, confident, and excited to come each day. I love seeing children develop their own personalities, discover new interests and grow in confidence as they learn.

I also value the important role we play in supporting families. I believe it truly takes a village to raise a child, and I am passionate about building a centre where families feel connected, welcomed and know they have a team around them. It is a privilege to lead the Brady Bunch Hertford Park team and support so many children and families in their early years.

Hi, I’m Niki.

  • "The Brady Bunch staff - you guys are fabulous! So caring, thoughtful & supportive, taking such personal interest into the lives of the children you care for and their extended families. We really do feel like an extension to this one big Brady bunch family. Thankyou for everything you do for us. Completely 100%, without a doubt - highly recommend!"

    – Parent

  • "Thank you for the care and support you provide to my children during their time at daycare. I truly appreciate the feedback you share around certain situations; it helps us stay aligned and work together to support them in the best possible way. Your efforts don’t go unnoticed."

    – Parent

  • "You have all played such an important part in making her transition to Brady Bunch so much easier. Your kindness, patience, warmth and genuine care have helped her feel safe, welcomed and comfortable in what was a brand-new environment for her."

    – Parent

Centre details

81 Hertford Street, Sebastopol VIC 3356

(03) 5332 0270

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Our hours

Open 52 weeks per year

Monday to Friday

6:30 AM - 6:30 PM

Saturday + Sunday

Closed

Public Holidays

Closed

We’re here for you and your little one.

Whether it's a quick question or a big decision, we're just a message away.

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have any additional questions
please contact us.

  • We're open from 6:30 am to 6:30 pm, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays.

  • Yes. We are a Child Care Subsidy-approved service that helps eligible families reduce their out-of-pocket childcare costs.

  • We care for children from 6 weeks old to kindergarten age, with 108 places.

  • Yes. Our qualified chef prepares meals daily, catering for allergies, religious beliefs and personal preferences. Our menu meets all Victorian Government guidelines.

  • Our play-based program follows the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF), supporting literacy, numeracy and holistic development.

  • We're on Hertford Street in Sebastopol, Ballarat, next to Phoenix P-12 Community College.