T L Stone Memorial
Kindergarten

Our Centre

Our purpose-built centre reflects the community’s longstanding commitment to supporting children’s learning and development. Lovingly updated over the years, it now offers a range of inspiring indoor and outdoor environments for children to play and enjoy.

Our spacious outdoor area encourages active play and discovery while helping children build their physical skills. Large climbing equipment builds confidence, balance and coordination, while the sandpit provides opportunities for creativity, sensory exploration and collaborative learning.

A large leafy tree offers natural shade and is a favourite place for children to spend time, while the expansive grassed area provides plenty of room for running, games and group activities.

Our Bush Kinder program takes place in a nearby natural reserve, where children discover local plants and wildlife, take managed risks, build confidence and develop a lasting sense of wonder about the natural world.

Environmental sustainability is embedded in our curriculum. Everyday practices demonstrate the importance of reducing waste, such as through recycling and collecting food scraps to feed local chooks, helping children learn that many everyday items can be reused or repurposed rather than thrown away.

These hands-on experiences encourage children to care for their environment and recognise the positive impact of their actions.

From 2027, we’ll be offering 20 hours of Pre-Prep (more hours of free kindergarten for 4 year olds).

Find out more about Pre-Prep

Book a tour

Call us on (03) 4311 1507
to arrange a visit.

T L Stone Memorial 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

T L Stone Memorial Kindergarten

Princes Park
Maryborough, VIC, 3465

Tel: (03) 4311 1507

Email: tlstonememorial@ykinders.org.au

Victorian Approved Kinder Tick

3 & 4 Year Old
Kinder Programs

We offer free 3 and 4 year old kindergarten, with 20 hours of Pre-Prep offered in 2027.

Space to
Explore

Our outdoor environment is designed to encourage learning and exploration and include a beautiful natural shaded space, a huge grassed area, sandpit and large climbing equipment.

Bush Kinder
Program

Through hands-on uninterrupted play in natural environments, Bush Kinder experiences connect children with nature and provide opportunities to learn about flora and fauna.

Sustainability & Environmental
Program

We practice sustainability through helping children and families gain skills in caring for our environment. We also teach and model reusing and recycling in our activities.​​​​

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

T L Stone Memorial Kindergarten’s enrolment registration process is managed centrally by Central Goldfields Shire’s Centralised Registrations 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 4 year old and 3 year old free kindergarten programs as a mixed age group on the days and times below:

3 & 4 Year Old Kindergarten (2026)

Mixed-age Group 1 (2026)

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

Mixed-age Group 2 (2026)

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

Mixed-age Group 3 (2026)

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

3 Year Old Kindergarten (2027)

Emu Group (2027 provisional session times)

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

Kookaburra Group (2027 provisional session times)

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

Pre-Prep (2027)

Echidna Group (2027 provisional session times)

Day Time
Monday 8.15am – 3.45pm
Tuesday 8.15am – 3.45pm
Friday 8.15am – 3.45pm

Kangaroo Group (2027 provisional session times)

Day Time
Monday 8.15am – 3.45pm
Thursday 8.15am – 3.45pm
Friday 8.15am – 3.45pm

Koala Group (2027 provisional session times)

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

Wombat Group (2027 provisional session times)

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

Early access to Pre-Prep in 2026: 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 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 Central Goldfield Shire’s Central Registration 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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