T L Stone Memorial
Kindergarten

Our Centre

T L Stone Memorial Kindergarten is situated in the beautiful Princes Park Precinct and is the oldest kindergarten in Maryborough.

Our purpose built building reflects the community’s understanding of children’s needs from a bygone era and has been lovingly brought into the present day. Our kindergarten boasts a large, beautiful yard to play in and enjoy.

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

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.

Community
Excursions

Excursions and incursions 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 their community.

Kitchen Garden
Program

Our Kindergarten has its own vegetable garden for growing, harvesting and cooking our produce. We promote healthy eating and teach our children about the importance of healthy foods

Music & Movement
Program

Children can freely express themselves, develop and learn in a fun way in our music and movement program. The program is intertwined with the indoor and outdoor environments.

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

Mixed-age Group 1 (2024)

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

Mixed-age Group 2 (2024)

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

Mixed-age Group 3 (2024)

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

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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