Lower Plenty
Kindergarten

Our Centre

Lower Plenty Kindergarten is a place for children to learn, laugh and grow!

At Lower Plenty Kindergarten, we believe that children learn best through play, discovery and being actively involved in their learning. We proudly create a learning environment that is welcoming, safe, fun and is in harmony with the natural environment.

Offering play-based 3 and 4 year old Kindergarten programs, at Lower Plenty your child will learn, play, explore and have fun.

Our Kindergarten is family-centred and focuses on the connections that children have with their family and community. We work in partnership with parents to help create the right learning environment for your child.

Lower Plenty Kindergarten 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

Lower Plenty Kindergarten

34 Glenauburn Road
Lower Plenty, VIC, 3093

Tel: (03) 4329 0441

Email: lowerplenty@ykinders.org.au

NQS Exceeding Logo Victorian Approved Kinder Tick

3 & 4 Year Old
Kinder Programs

We offer free high quality 3 and 4 year old programs in an inclusive and welcoming environment.

Kitchen Garden
Program

We participate in the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden program. The program introduces food education to children, helping form positive food habits for life.

Healthy
Living

We are a Smiles for Miles Kinder, a dental accreditation with Banyule Community Health. We embrace a healthy eating philosophy and embed good health and dental hygiene in our program.

Diverse
Curriculum

Our multicultural curriculum includes a variety of cultural events throughout the year. We celebrate diversity of culture, abilities, ideas and interests.

Space to
Explore

Our indoor and outdoor play areas are designed to encourage activity and exploration. Our rich learning environment supports social, emotional, cognitive, physical, technological and creative learning. 

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

Lower Plenty Kindergarten’s registration process is managed centrally by the Banyule City Council 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 free 4 year old and 3 year old kindergarten programs on the days and times below:

2025 session times are provisional.

3 Year Old Kindergarten

Yellow Group (2024)

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

Waa Group (2025)

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

4 Year Old Kindergarten

Purple Group (2024)

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

Bunjil Group (2025)

Day Time
Tuesday 8.30am – 4.00pm
Thursday 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 the Banyule City Council 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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