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A spacious and light-filled kindergarten that overlooks a well-shaded natural outdoor play area.
Contact details
Address: 25 Nott Street, Balwyn 3103
Phone: (03) 9817 4939
Email: [email protected]
Website: Yongala kindergarten website
Visit the kindergarten: Visit our Open days for kindergartens page for information about the annual open day in May or contact the kindergarten to arrange a time to visit.
About Yongala Preschool
Yongala's programs are based on meeting the individual needs and interests of children through a play-based philosophy that supports children’s growth and development.
The staff offer a stimulating learning environment in which all children are valued and where importance is given to the process of learning.
Yongala is an inclusive kindergarten that recognises and values the uniqueness of every child and family.
Learn more about the centre's staff, programs, facilities and philosophies on the Yongala kindergarten website.
2025 and provisional 2026 session times
3-year-old kindergarten program
This program offers 15 hours of free kinder per week.
| Day | Free kinder hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8:30 am to 4 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30 am to 4 pm |
4-year-old kindergarten program
This program offers 15 hours of free kinder per week, and 5 hours of additional optional hours.
| Day | Free kinder hours | Additional hours |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9 am to 2 pm | 2 to 4 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am to 2 pm | 2 to 4 pm |
| Friday | 9 am to 2 pm | 2 to 3 pm |
2025 fees per term
The Victorian Government Free Kinder initiative is available at this kindergarten. Concession rates are not applicable.
3-year-old kindergarten program:
- Free kinder hours (15 hours per week): Free
4-year-old kindergarten program:
- Free kinder hours (15 hours per week): Free
- Additional hours (5 hours per week): $595
Voluntary contribution
Parents have the choice of one of the following options:
- $400 voluntary contribution (to be confirmed for 2025)
- be active members of the committee of management
- be active members of the maintenance team
- be active members of the fundraising team.
Rating against the National Quality Standard
Early childhood education and care services are assessed and rated against the National Quality Standard (NQS) to:
- promote continuous improvement in the provision of quality education and care
- improve knowledge and access to information about the quality of services to help families make informed decisions about their child’s education and care.
See Yongala Kindergarten's rating against the NQS and learn more about the rating and assessment process on the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority website.
Note: These details have been provided by Yongala Kindergarten. For the most up-to-date information, visit the Yongala Kindergarten website.