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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: 9817 4939
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.yongala.kindergarten.vic.gov.au
Visit the kindergarten: Visit Open days for kindergartens 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 their website.
Session times 2021 and 2022
3-year-old kindergarten program
22 places - 9 hours per week
|
Day |
Start time |
Finish time |
Session length |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Wednesday |
9am |
1:30pm |
4 hrs 30 mins |
|
Friday |
9am |
1:30pm |
4 hrs 30 mins |
4-year-old kindergarten program
22 places - 18 hours per week
|
Day |
Start time |
Finish time |
Session length |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Monday |
9am |
3pm |
6 hrs |
|
Tuesday |
9am |
3pm |
6 hrs |
|
Thursday |
9am |
3pm |
6 hrs |
Fees
Per term 2021
3-year-old kindergarten program (9 hours per week): $828
4-year-old kindergarten program (18 hours per week): $920
Per term 2022
3-year-old kindergarten program (9 hours per week): $498
4-year-old kindergarten program (18 hours per week): $920
Conditions
Term fees include:
- All program costs
- Maintenance
- Ad hoc expenses
Additional costs
Parent participation levy: $200 payable as part of the security deposit with term fees upon acceptance of enrolment. This fee is refunded from term 4 fees if families participate in a minimum of 2 volunteer activities (e.g. working bees or fundraising) or become active members of the Committee of Management.
Concessions
A Victorian government subsidy is available for eligible families that reduces the fee for the program to:
- $220 for 3-year-old kindergarten (2022)
- $155 for 4-year-old kindergarten.
Boroondara Kindergarten Central Enrolment Scheme
Ready to enrol?
You can preference up to 5 kinders in your application.
Rating against the National Quality Standards
Early childhood education and care services are assessed and rated against the National Quality Standards (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 assessment process on the StartingBlocks website.
Note: These details have been provided by Yongala Kindergarten in partnership with the Boroondara Kindergarten Central Enrolment Scheme (BKCES). For the most up-to-date information, visit the Yongala Kindergarten website.