Kindergartens
Kindergartens/Preschools
Yarriambiack Shire Council are the Early Years Management Organisation for the following Kindergarten services.
Murtoa
Teacher: Katey O'Keefe
Educators: Chris Campbell, Joanne Thomson, Loretta Leith
Days of operations: Monday-Friday
Phone: 03 5385 2523
Mobile: 0429 914 387
Email: murtoa.kinder@yarriambiack.vic.gov.au
Beulah
Teacher: Joanne Campbell
Educators: Alison Bish
Days of operations: Monday
Mobile: 0429 776 010
Email: hopetoun.kinder@yarriambiack.vic.gov.au
Minyip
Teacher: Emily-Rose Hurley
Educators: Anne Templeman
Days of operations: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Phone: 03 5385 7296
Mobile: 0448 118 458
Email: minyip.kinder@yarriambiack.vic.gov.au
Rupanyup
Teacher: Ainslee Walker
Educators: Sheri Garton, Anne Templeman
Days of operations: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
Phone: 03 5385 5224
Mobile: 0429 622 646
Email: rupanyup.kinder@yarriambiack.vic.gov.au
Hopetoun
Teacher: Joanne Campbell
Educators: Taela McLean, Camille Jones
Days of operations: Tuesday-Friday
Phone: 03 5083 3483
Mobile: 0429 776 010
Email: hopetoun.kinder@yarriambiack.vic.gov.au
Warracknabeal
Warracknabeal 4 Year Old Room
Teacher: Kate Williamson
Educators: Jill Adams, Natasha Hallam
Days of operations: Monday-Friday
Phone: 03 5398 1747
Mobile: 0437 104 101
Email: Warracknabeal.kinder@yarriambiack.vic.gov.au
Warracknabeal 3 Year Old Room
Teacher: Hanna Liersch
Educators: Stephanie Powell, Erika Nilssen
Days of operations: Monday-Friday
Phone: 03 5398 1747
Mobile: 0408 751 193
Email: 3YOkinder@yarriambiack.vic.gov.au
Beginning Kindergarten – When is the best time?
There are now two years of kindergarten programs available to your child prior to them starting school. The Victorian Government have commenced the rollout of funded kindergarten for three-year-old children across the state and we’re excited to be able to offer three year old kindergarten to Yarriambiack families.
This means:
- Children are eligible to attend 3 year old kindergarten if they turn 3 prior to the 30th of April, however they cannot attend until their third birthday.
- So, for children born between 1 January and 30 April, parents have the choice as to whether they commence 3 year old kindergarten the year they turn 3 or begin in the following year when a full year of 3 year old Kindergarten can be accessed.
All children learn and develop in different ways. Some children may benefit from starting Kindergarten later. It is important that children are ready to transition to school after kindergarten. Therefore, it is important that parents and carers carefully consider this when deciding the best time for their child to start kindergarten.
If you are unsure about the best time for your child to start kindergarten, you can ask:
- Your child’s Maternal Child Health Nurse
- The Early Childhood Teacher at the kindergarten you are looking to enrol in
- Yarriambiack Shire’s Early Years Coordinator or Early years Engagement Officer
Kindergarten Pre-Enrolment
3 and 4 year old Kindergarten
Council has developed an online survey for kindergarten pre-enrolments. The survey will take approximately 6 minutes to complete. All information collected will be maintained in accordance with Council’s Information Privacy Policy.
If you experience issues entering data into this form, please contact enrolment@yarriambiack.vic.gov.au or phone 0419 310 455. Please note all fields must be complete before you can submit the form. Please ensure your email details are correct as you will receive a confirmation email.
Click here to complete the Kindergarten Pre-Enrolment form
Contact
Glenda Hewitt, Early Years Coordinator: 0448 065 775
Melissa Evans, Early Years Engagement Officer: 0419 310 455
Nanette Freckleton, Maternal Child Health Nurse (Southern and Central): 0427 876 355
Michelle Schilling, Maternal Child Health Nurse (Northern): 0437 762 104
Kathryn Camilleri, Supported Playgroup Facilitator: 0438 847 183