Birchip Early
Learning Centre

Our Centre

Birchip Early Learning Centre is situated in the small Mallee town of Birchip, in North Western Victoria. 

We are a small, friendly 18 placement centre running a welcoming and inclusive play based program.

Each child’s development and knowledge is enhanced through interactions and play, both as individuals and in groups.

We have strong relationships with the various communities within our town and the surrounding area and a close working relationship with our local P-12 School. Monthly visits to our local library and excursions into the community are a regular part of our preschool program.

We are managed by Y Kinders EYM, and supported by our Parent Advisory Group, who play a vital and enthusiastic role fundraising for our kindergarten.

Birchip Early Learning Centre proudly displays the Kinder Tick to help families feel confident that our program is recognised as a funded kindergarten program and:

  • Is led by qualified staff
  • Children benefit from play-based learning
  • The kindergarten program is funded and approved by the Victorian Government
  • Our program complies with government guidelines and the National Quality Framework

Birchip Early Learning Centre

43-47 Campbell St,
Birchip, VIC, 3483

Tel: (03) 4311 1505

Email: birchip@ykinders.org.au

Victorian Approved Kinder Tick

3 & 4 Year Old
Kinder Programs

We offer free 3 and 4 year old kindergarten, with our programs running 15 hours a week.

Community
Excursions

Monthly visits to our library and local excursions are a regular part of our preschool program allowing children to develop close relationships with our community.

Kitchen Garden
 Program

Our kinder’s natural garden space provides the opportunity to learn about our environment. Along with flowers, children grow herbs and vegetables for harvesting and healthy cooking.

Storypark App
Access

Storypark connects our educators with parents, providing the ability to share news, service updates, progress and exciting moments from kinder to home!

Space to
Explore

Our outdoor play areas are designed to encourage learning and exploration and include equipment such as swings, climbing apparatus, sand pit and digging patches.

Safeguarding Children
and Young People

We pride ourselves on our commitment to the safeguarding of children and young people, providing safe and fun environments for children to flourish.

Philosophy

Our kindergarten’s philosophy guides our teaching and approach to early learning. It is informed by the National Quality Framework and underpins all our service’s operations and daily practices.
For more details, please ask us for a copy of our Philosophy Statement.

The Y has been delivering Early Learning Programs for over 20 years and is passionate about creating safe, fun, educational environments where children can thrive. At the Y, we believe in the power of inspired young people and we feel there is no better time to begin inspiring than in an Early Learning program!

Enrolment & Session Information

Birchip Early Learning Centre’s enrolment process is managed by Y Kinder’s enrolment team.

We operate both 4 year old and 3 year old free kindergarten programs as mixed-age groups on the days and times below:

3 Old Kindergarten

Group A – Mixed-age Group with 4 year old group (2024)

Day Time
Monday 8.30am – 1.30pm
Tuesday 8.30am – 1.30pm
Wednesday 8.30am – 1.30pm

Group B – Mixed-age Group with 4 year old group (2024)

Day Time
Tuesday 8.30am – 1.30pm
Wednesday 8.30am – 1.30pm
Thursday 8.30am – 1.30pm

Group C – Mixed-age Group with 4 year old group (2024)

Day Time
Monday 8.30am – 1.30pm
Wednesday 8.30am – 1.30pm
Thursday 8.30am – 1.30pm

Group D – Mixed-age Group with 4 year old group (2024)

Day Time
Monday 8.30am – 1.30pm
Tuesday 8.30am – 1.30pm
Thursday 8.30am – 1.30pm

4 Old Kindergarten

Group A – Mixed-age Group with 3 year old group (2024)

Day Time
Monday 8.30am – 1.30pm
Tuesday 8.30am – 1.30pm
Wednesday 8.30am – 1.30pm

Group B – Mixed-age Group with 3 year old group (2024)

Day Time
Tuesday 8.30am – 1.30pm
Wednesday 8.30am – 1.30pm
Thursday 8.30am – 1.30pm

Group C – Mixed-age Group with 3 year old group (2024)

Day Time
Monday 8.30am – 1.30pm
Wednesday 8.30am – 1.30pm
Thursday 8.30am – 1.30pm

Group D – Mixed-age Group with 3 year old group (2024)

Day Time
Monday 8.30am – 1.30pm
Tuesday 8.30am – 1.30pm
Thursday 8.30am – 1.30pm

For additional support on your child’s enrolment, contact our Y Kinders’ enrolment team:

  • Call us on 03 4311 1500
  • Email us at earlyyears@ykinders.org.au
  • Chat to us using the contact form on this page
 

Parent Info

We understand that starting kindergarten can be a big step for your child and your family.

From choosing and visiting a service, through to enrolling, orientation and anticipating the important first day, these all form the path to your child commencing at kindergarten.

Enrolment Assistance

To enrol in one of our programs please use the links on this page.

For assistance or further information, please fill in the form below.


The Y acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to them and their cultures; and to Elders past, present and future.

View our full Commitment Statements here .

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