Harcourt
Preschool

Our Centre

Harcourt Preschool is located within a small rural community. We value and respect the diversity of our community and provide a safe and stimulating learning environment for children.

Our program is based upon the understanding that young children learn best when engaged in play. We foster children’s innate curiosity and love of learning by providing an environment that is rich in natural materials and resources.

Our educators are passionate, enthusiastic and enjoy their work. We encourage children’s sense of wonder and curiosity as they explore their world.

Harcourt 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

Harcourt Preschool

Cnr Mills & Binghams Roads
Harcourt, VIC, 3453

Tel: (03) 4311 1596

Email: harcourt@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 for 15 hours each week.

Community
Excursions

Venturing out into the local area allows children to explore the world around them, interact with new experiences and feel more part of their community.

Space to
Explore

Our large 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!

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!

Diverse
Curriculum

We provide a rich and imaginative educational curriculum, and celebrate diversity of culture, abilities, ideas and interests.

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

Harcourt Preschool’s enrolment process is managed by the Y Kinders’ enrolment team.

We operate both 4 year old and 3 year old kindergarten programs on the days and times below:

2025 session times are provisional.

3 & 4 Year Old Kindergarten 

Mixed-age Group (2024)

Day Time
Monday 9.00am – 2.00pm
Wednesday 9.00am – 2.00pm
Friday 9.00am – 2.00pm

3 & 4 Year Old Kindergarten 

Mixed-age Group (2025)

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

4 Year Old Kindergarten (2025)

Day Time
Monday 9.00am – 2.00pm
Tuesday 9.00am – 2.00pm
Thursday 9.00am – 2.00pm

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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