the Y
We offer all children and families a safe, warm and welcoming and friendly kindergarten.
Learning is play based and both child and teacher led. We believe for children to grow, learn and participate fully and actively in society we must provide a nurturing, creative and stimulating play based environment. We provide both parents and children opportunities to participate in and shape the learning environment.
Drouin Early Learning Centre proudly displays the Kinder Tick to help families feel confident that our program is recognised as a funded kindergarten program and:
Tel: (03) 4329 0490
Email: drouin@ykinders.org.au
We offer free 3 and 4 year old kindergarten with our programs running 15 hours a week.
Excursions support children to explore and get to know different spaces outside of their world inside the centre. We run a variety of excursions and incursions to enhance learning and development.
We provide a rich and imaginative educational curriculum, and celebrate diversity of culture, abilities, ideas and interests.
Storypark connects our educators with parents, providing the ability to share news, service updates, progress and exciting moments from kinder to home!
Our outdoor and indoor play areas are designed to stimulate imaginations and encourage exploration. Specially created spaces mean that there is plenty of room to move, learn and play!
We pride ourselves on our commitment to the safeguarding of children and young people, providing safe and fun environments for children to flourish.
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!
Drouin Early Learning Centre’s enrolment process is managed centrally by the Baw Baw Shire Council and is supported by the Y Kinders’ enrolment team who will provide information and support to families on any queries relating to your child’s enrolment.
We operate free 4 year old and 3 year old kindergarten programs on the days and times below:
2025 session times are provisional.
| Day | Time |
| Thursday | 8.30am – 4.00pm |
| Friday | 8.30am – 4.00pm |
| Day | Time |
| Monday | 9.00am – 2.00pm |
| Tuesday | 9.00am – 2.00pm |
| Wednesday | 9.00am – 2.00pm |
| Day | Time |
| Monday | 8.30am – 4.00pm |
| Tuesday | 8.30am – 4.00pm |
| Day | Time |
| Tuesday | 8.30am – 4.00pm |
| Thursday | 8.30am – 4.00pm |
| Day | Time |
| Monday | 8.30am – 4.00pm |
| Wednesday | 8.30am – 4.00pm |
| Day | Time |
| Thursday | 8.30am – 4.00pm |
| Friday | 8.30am – 4.00pm |
| Day | Time |
| Wednesday | 8.30am – 4.00pm |
| Friday | 8.30am – 4.00pm |
For additional support on your child’s enrolment, contact our Y Kinders’ enrolment team:
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.
To commence the enrolment process, please register with Baw Baw Shire’s Central Applications using the links on this page.
For assistance or further information, please fill in the form below.
