We are so pleased that you have decided to enrol your child in a kindergarten program at one of our wonderful MEYM kindergartens!
Merri-bek Early Years Management is a not-for-profit Early Years Management organisation. We are a funded and Approved Provider of kindergarten services in Merri-bek. MEYM’s values of respect, collaboration, integrity and diversity are reflected in our interactions with the community and shared by our staff.
Kindergartens managed by Merri-bek Early Years Management include:
Gowanbrae Children’s Centre, Lake Park Kindergarten, Moomba Park Kindergarten, Newlands Preschool, Oak Park Kindergarten, St Linus Kindergarten and Turner Street Kindergarten.
For all enrolment, program, orientation, timetable enquiries at any of our kindergartens, please email the Enrolment Officer at enrolments@meym.org.au
How to Register for Kindergarten
To register for a position for 2025: The online portal opens from 2 April 2024. Click below to make your initial registration with Merri-bek Council.
To Book a Tour of our Kindergartens
Book a Tour at Lake Park Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays 10.30am, Monday or Tuesday at 1pm
Book a Tour at Newlands Preschool
Book a Tour at St Linus Mondays 9.30am through to 2pm or Friday 9.30am – 12.30pm
How do I apply for 3yo or 4yo Kindergarten
Merri-bek Early Years Management participates in a central registration system with Merri-bek Council so your first step is to register with Merri-bek City Council by clicking on one of the buttons above.
(Note: if your child is currently enrolled in one of our 3yo kinder programs for 2023 you will NOT need to register for 4yo 2024 as your place will be automatically rolled over as long as your child stays in the same kindergarten).
Due to high demand for kindergarten places we recommend that for 2024, you register as soon as possible.
For 2024 enrolments: During Term 4, Council will send us a list of all registered confirmed families and we will email enrolment documents for completion and shortly after provide you with orientation/start details.
2024 Timetables are availble to view. Sessions may be adjusted or cancelled due to demand, operational requirements, or changes to government funding).
If you have any further questions regarding the enrolment process please contact the Enrolment Officer at MEYM at enrolments@meym.org.au
Please visit our Questions and Answers and note the following further information
- Children cannot attend more than one State Government partially funded kindergarten program at the same time.
- The kindergarten programs are partially funded by the Department of Education and Training (DET). The DET contribution along with fees paid by families (no fees applicable in 2023), are to pay for the total program costs. Children attending an MEYM kindergarten are NOT eligible for the Child Care Benefit or Child Care Rebate.
- Families with a concession card/visa are asked to provide a copy to MEYM Enrolment Officer at enrolments@meym.org.au
- Victorian State Government Policy states that a child is entitled to funding for ONE year 3yo kindergarten and ONE year of 4yo kindergarten. To be considered for a second year of funded kinder, children will be assessed as having at least two areas of significant developmental delay that are not age related i.e. If the child is exhibiting behaviour/s that is/are deemed consistent for their ‘young’ age they will not fit the funding criteria. If this is the case you cannot register online with Council and will need to inform MEYM Enrolment Officer.
For further advice and information please email enrolments@meym.org.au
Fees
The Government has announced that kindergarten will be free for 2023.
Children attending an MEYM kindergarten are NOT eligible for the Child Care Benefit or Child Care Rebate.
Kindergarten Family Handbook
Merri-bek Early Years Management has produced the Kindergarten Family Handbook for all families to read and acknowledge prior to your child commencing at one of our early years services.
Click here to download the Kindergarten Family Handbook 2024
Click here to download the “Getting to Know your Child” Form
2023 MEYM Kindergarten Timetables
(Note: programs subject to change pending enrolment numbers)
Gowanbrae Children’s Centre 2023 Timetable
Lake Park Kindergarten 2023 Timetable
Moomba Park Kindergarten 2023 Timetable
Newlands Preschool 2023 Timetable
Oak Park Kindergarten 2023 Timetable
Turner Street Kindergarten 2023 Timetable
2024 MEYM Kindergarten Timetables
(Note: programs subject to change pending enrolment numbers)