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Begin the adventure at Wayburne Preschool!

Welcome to our 3 and 4 year old Kindergarten programs!
At Wayburne Preschool, we provide an environment where children thrive and become active participants in their learning and the community.

We create a stimulating and diverse environment, which reflects the individual interests and uniqueness of each child. 

Kindergarten is a very exciting time for the children and their families and we aim for all to have very happy memories of their time at Wayburne Preschool.

Open Night

Wednesday March 19, 2025
5.00pm – 7.00pm

Wayburne 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

Wayburne Preschool

579 Waverley Road
Glen Waverley, VIC, 3150

Tel: (03) 4329 0455

Email: wayburne@ykinders.org.au

NQS Exceeding Logo 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.

Healthy
Living

Healthy eating, oral hygiene and sun smart awareness are actively promoted. We focus on keeping our staff and children safe outside, and are official participants in the SunSmart program.

Community Excursions

We value the involvement of the community in our children’s education and take part in incursions and excursions. These extend children’s learning about themselves and the world around them.

Diverse Curriculum

Our curriculum supports social, emotional, cognitive, physical and creative learning. We also celebrate multiculturalism and include a variety of cultural events throughout the year.

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!

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

Wayburne 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 both 4 year old and 3 year old free kindergarten programs as mixed age groups on the days and times below:

2025 session times are provisional.

3 & 4 Year Old Kindergarten

Koala mixed-age 3 & 4 Year Old Group (2025)

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

Kangaroo mixed-age 3 & 4 Year Old 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 enrolments@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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