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Growing through learning. Learning through play!

At St John’s Preschool, we are committed to providing a high quality early childhood program, with a strong focus on building nurturing and supportive relationships with children, families, educators and the community.

We offer 3 and 4 year old Kindergarten programs in our wonderful facilities, creating a great place to support and extend your child’s development and learning. Through play, our children learn about creativity, self-expression, problem solving, concentration and independence, all while having fun in our caring and supportive environment.

Open Night

Thursday March 21
5.00pm – 7.00pm

St John’s 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

St John's Preschool

2 Carmichael Road
Oakleigh, VIC, 3166

Tel: (03) 4329 0448

Email: stjohns@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. 

Healthy Living

Healthy eating, oral hygiene and sun smart awareness are actively promoted at our Preschool. We are official participants in the SunSmart program.

Multicultural
Curriculum

We respect and celebrate the traditional owners of the land, through cultural awareness in our program. We teach the children to value and respect other cultures and help them develop an understanding of the world around them.

Storypark App
Access

Storypark connects our educators with families, providing the ability to share news, service updates, progress and exciting moments from kinder to home!

Community
Excursions

 Excursions are a key part of our curriculum. Venturing out into the local area allows children to explore the world around them, and feel a part of a community.

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 Preschool’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

St John’s Preschool’s registration process is managed centrally by the City of Monash 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:

3 Year Old Kindergarten

Blue Group (2024)

Day Time
Thursday 8.30am – 4.00pm
 

4 Year Old Kindergarten

Yellow Group (2024)

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

Green Group (2024)

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

*These session times may be subject to change prior to kinder offers being made

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
Register with City of Monash’s Central Enrolments
 

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 the City of Monash Central Enrolments 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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