Parkmore
Preschool

Our Centre

Parkmore Preschool teaches children to be independent, confident learners!

Parkmore Preschool is a nurturing and safe place for children to thrive. We embrace the journey of the early years and recognise the importance of children being children – they will get messy, play in the rain and build tall buildings. Our kindergarten provides opportunities for children to acquire life skills through challenge and independence, learning through community, and having fun!

We value our relationships with families and children, and aim to provide a respectful centre that understands and appreciates the diversity of our children, families and wider community.

Parkmore 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

Parkmore Preschool

41 Jolimont Road
Forest Hill, VIC, 3131

Tel: (03) 4329 0447

Email: parkmore@ykinders.org.au

NQS Exceeding Logo Victorian Approved Kinder Tick

3 & 4 Year Old
Kinder Program

We offer a high quality free 3 and 4 year old play-based kindergarten program for 15 hours a week.

Community
Excursions

We maintain close connections with our community and local schools and take children on excursions to discover their local area and extend their understanding of the world around them.

Healthy
Living

We actively promote healthy eating, oral hygiene and sun smart awareness and have regular incursions with the Community Health team.

Space to
Explore

Our multiple play spaces indoors and outdoors provide plenty of room to move and explore. Our rich learning environment supports social, emotional, cognitive, physical, technological and creative learning.

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

We welcome 3 year old and 4 year old enrolments in our program which operates 15 hours a week.

Parkmore Preschool’s registration process is managed centrally by the Whitehorse Preschool Association (WPSA) 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 offer both 4 year old and 3 year old free kindergarten programs as a single mixed group on the days and times below:

3 & 4 Year Old Kindergarten

Mixed-age 3 & 4 Year Old Group (2024)

Day Time
Tuesday 9.30am – 2.30pm
Thursday 9.30am – 2.30pm
Friday 9.30am – 2.30pm

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

  • Call us on 03 4311 1500
  • Email us at enrolments@yballarat.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 Whitehorse Preschool Association (WSPA)  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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