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Marrungi Wayaparra
Kindergarten

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Our Centre

Nestled in the tight knit community of Marong, Marrungi Wayaparra Kindergarten will open in 2026. Located within the Marrungi Wayaparra Community Hub, Y Kinders is proud to be part of this incredible new purpose-built facility.

At Y Kinders, we believe in creating a safe and inclusive place to connect with one another and the wider community. We believe in child led learning environments and giving children the time and opportunities they need to learn and explore through slow pedagogical practices.

Programs are developed in consultation with families and are reflective of each child’s individual needs and developmental stages. Children are supported to have a sense of agency in a safe and supportive environment. With strong ties to the Community Hub, we will develop a program that includes all the Hub has to offer and along with Maternal and Child Health and allied health rooms on site, children will have complete wrap around support to begin their learning journey.

Open Day

Friday 22 May, 2026
10.00am – 12.00pm

Marrungi Wayaparra 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

Marrungi Wayaparra Kindergarten

Cnr Torrens & Cathcart Streets,
Marong, VIC, 3515

Tel: (03) 4329 0459

Email: MarrungiWayaparra@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.

Space to
Explore

Our new indoor and outdoor spaces provide plenty of room to move and explore. Our rich learning environment supports social, emotional, cognitive, physical and creative learning.

Healthy Eating
Education

We promote healthy eating and teach our children about the importance of healthy foods. This includes hands-on experiences like gardening, cooking, and learning where food comes from.

Diverse
Curriculum

Our eductational curriculum is inclusive and imaginative, and celebrates diversity of cultures, abilities, ideas and interests.

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

Y Kinders at Marong’s enrolment registration process will be managed centrally by the LMPA Central Enrolment Scheme and will be supported by the Y Kinders’ enrolment team who will provide information and support on any queries relating to your child’s enrolment. Enrolment registrations will be opening soon.

In 2026 we will offer both 4 year old and 3 year old free kindergarten programs as mixed age groups on the days and times below:

3 & 4 Year Old Kindergarten (2026)

Wattle Group 1 – Rotational Mixed-age (2026 provisional session times)

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

Wattle Group 2 – Rotational Mixed-age (2026 provisional session times)

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

Wattle Group 3 – Rotational Mixed-age (2026 provisional session times)

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

Banksia Group 1 – Rotational Mixed-age (2026 provisional session times)

Day Time
Tuesday 8.15am – 3.45pm
Wednesday 8.15am – 3.45pm

Banksia Group 2 – Rotational Mixed-age (2026 provisional session times)

Day Time
Wednesday 8.15am – 3.45pm
Thursday 8.15am – 3.45pm

Banksia Group 3 – Rotational Mixed-age (2026 provisional session times)

Day Time
Tuesday 8.15am – 3.45pm
Thursday 8.15am – 3.45pm

Early access to Pre-Prep: If your child meets the criteria for priority access to Pre-Prep you may be eligible for an additional 7.5 hours of kindergarten in 2026. Find out more here.

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

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

More Information

 

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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