Eaglehawk
Preschool

Our Centre

At Eaglehawk Preschool, we promote the philosophy that each child is valued and respected equally in a nurturing environment, where activities and experiences reflect children’s interests, developmental needs and abilities.

We believe that the preschool environment needs to be welcoming for children and families. We support families in their parenting role and have special family days during the year to show that we value the role families play in their child’s development. We provide play based activities that follow the interests and needs of the children. Staff support each other and work well together to achieve the best outcome for everyone.

We have an attractive outdoor play space which is conducive to all types of play. There are plenty of shady areas and a variety of natural materials used in this area. ‘Plants and Nature’ is one of our focus areas and we have a vegetable garden. The children are able to taste some of these foods as part of our healthy eating program.

We also focus on health and hygiene, road safety, safety around dogs, music and movement and the development of physical skills, involving both gross and fine muscle activities. Children are also able to regularly borrow books from our lending library.

Open Day

Friday 17 May, 2024
9.00am – 10.00am

Eaglehawk Preschool 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

Eaglehawk Preschool

15 Bright Street
Eaglehawk, VIC, 3556

Tel: (03) 4311 1597

Email: eaglehawk@ykinders.org.au

NQS Exceeding Logo 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.

Space to
Explore

We have large shady outdoor play spaces so there is plenty of room to move and explore. Our rich learning environment supports social, emotional, cognitive, physical, technological and creative learning.

Healthy Eating
Education

We promote healthy eating and teach our children about the importance of healthy foods. Our children are involved with our veggie patch and we incorporate cooking into our program.

Diverse
Curriculum

We provide a rich and imaginative educational curriculum, including an environmental focus, safety around dogs and music and movement.

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!

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

Eaglehawk Preschool’s enrolment registration process is managed centrally by the LMPA Central Enrolment Scheme and is supported by the Y Kinders’ enrolment team who will provide information and support on any queries relating to your child’s enrolment.

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

3 Year Old Kindergarten

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

Day Time
Tuesday 8.30am – 4.00pm
Wednesday 8.30am – 4.00pm

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

Day Time
Monday 8.30am – 4.00pm
Tuesday 8.30am – 4.00pm

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

Day Time
Monday 8.30am – 4.00pm
Wednesday 8.30am – 4.00pm

4 Year Old Kindergarten

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

Day Time
Tuesday 8.30am – 4.00pm
Wednesday 8.30am – 4.00pm

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

Day Time
Monday 8.30am – 4.00pm
Tuesday 8.30am – 4.00pm

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

Day Time
Monday 8.30am – 4.00pm
Wednesday 8.30am – 4.00pm

For additional support on your child’s enrolment, contact our 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 commence the enrolment process, please register with LMPA Central Enrolment Scheme using 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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