Kinder and family services under one roof in Frankston South

Scouts founder Baden Powell would be proud to see the new kindergarten and family services building that bears his name!  

The Frankston South facility, which is part of the Victorian Government’s $14 billion Best Start, Best Life reforms has just welcomed its first three- and four-year-old kindergartners – all keen to check out the amazing new facilities that were informed by community feedback.  

Frankston Mayor Cr Kris Bolam, Cr Brad Hill, and State Member for Frankston Paul Edbrooke MP, joined local families, centre staff and Council staff to celebrate the opening of another new kindergarten for the Frankston City Community.  

The upgraded Baden Powell Kindergarten now includes:  

  • Three kindergarten rooms (previously one)
  • Increased approved places (previously 28 now 99)
  • Beautifully designed and updated outdoor play space
  • Allied health consultation room/family support space
  • Additional room with outdoor space for community use
  • Improved parking 

This is the second facility completed in the past 12 months as part of Council’s Building Blocks Partnership Agreement, providing funding from the Victorian Government of up to $15.45 million to support three projects that provide up to 371 kindergarten places in Frankston City. 

Two other expansions are currently underway – Seaford Child, Youth and Family Centre, and Langwarrin Community Centre and Early Years Project – and are due to open in February 2026.  

Find out more about our kindergarten expansion program: frankston.vic.gov.au 

Other links:

The Best Start, Best Life reforms | vic.gov.au

Seaford Child, Youth & Family Centre Upgrade and Expansion - Frankston City Council

https://www.frankston.vic.gov.au/Planning-and-Building/Major-City-Projects/Langwarrin-Community-Centre-and-Early-Years-Project

Kindergarten Partnership Strategy | Engage Frankston! 

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