Kindergartens

Kindergartens/Preschools

Yarriambiack Shire Council are the Early Years Management Organisation for the following Kindergarten services.

 

 

 

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