North Bendigo
Preschool

Our Centre

North Bendigo is located in central Bendigo, close to the hospital and Lake Weeroona. We offer 3 and 4 year old funded kindergarten.

Our educational program is play based. The learning of each child is extended by the program being based on their interests and strengths. Our environments incorporate the learning areas of numeracy, literacy, inquiry, creative, physical, dramatic and imaginative, where the children learn new concepts and develop new skills as they engage with the resources in a way that suits their individual learning styles. The experienced educators act co learners to scaffold learning.

We believe in educators and families working in partnership and provide numerous opportunities for families to be involved. We value the opinion of the families and children and involve them in decision making processes.

As children learn by connecting with their community, we provide incursions and excursions to develop the children’s understanding of their world and widen their experiences.

North Bendigo 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

North Bendigo Preschool

55 Bannister Street
Bendigo, VIC, 3550

Tel: (03) 4329 0481

Email: northbendigo@ykinders.org.au

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.

Community
Excursions

Connecting with their community is important to develop children’s understanding of their world and widen their experiences. Incursions and excursions are a key part of our program.

Healthy
Living

We are a Smiles for Miles Kinder participating in this dental program. We embrace a healthy eating philosophy and embed good health and dental hygiene in our program.

Natural
Environment

Our natural surroundings give children a wonderful focal point for their play and learning. Children grow and care for plants and flowers and harvest healthy fresh vegetables from our gardens.

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

North Bendigo Preschool’s enrolment registration process is managed centrally by the LMPA Central Enrolment Scheme 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 mixed age groups on the days and times below:

3 Year Old Kindergarten

Bottlebrush Group – Mixed age group with 4 year old group (2024)

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

Wattle Group – Mixed age group with 4 year old group (2024)

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

Myrtle Group – Mixed age group with 4 year old group (2024)

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

4 Year Old Kindergarten

Bottlebrush Group – Mixed age group with 3 year old group (2024)

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

Wattle Group – Mixed age group with 3 year old group (2024)

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

Myrtle Group – Mixed age group with 3 year old group (2024)

Day Time
Wednesday 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 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 LMPA Central Enrolment 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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