Welcome to MEYM:Merri-bek EarlyYears Management
We manage eight community kindergartens across Merri-bek. Our services are warm, inclusive places where children feel safe, valued and inspired to explore. As a not-for-profit, we reinvest in our teaching teams, our environments and your child's learning.
Eight Local Kindergartens
Each service has its own character. All eight share our values: Respect, Collaboration, Integrity and Diversity.
Quality You Can Trust
We work under the National Quality Framework and strive to meet and exceed the National Quality Standard at every service.
Not-For-Profit
Every dollar is reinvested into our teams, our environments and the children in our care.
Our Kindergartens
MEYM is a not-for-profit responsible for the operational management of eight kindergartens across the City of Merri-bek. Each service has its own local character. All are united by our shared values and our commitment to high quality early learning.
Gowanbrae Children's Centre
Gowanbrae
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St Linus Kindergarten
Hadfield
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Oak Park Kindergarten
Oak Park
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Newlands Preschool
Coburg North
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Lake Park Kindergarten
Coburg North
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Turner Street Kindergarten
Pascoe Vale
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Moomba Park Kindergarten
Fawkner
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Pascoe Vale Community Centre Kindergarten
Pascoe Vale
View DetailsWhy Kindergarten Matters
A short film from the Victorian Department of Education on the lifelong value of a quality kindergarten year.
“Right from the start, MEYM felt different. It was more than just a service; it was a community. Maya's educators didn't just teach her, they embraced the whole family. The connection to nature and to the outdoors made all the difference.”
Sarah, Parent
Quick Links
Practical information for families considering or already part of MEYM.
Enrolment
All initial enquiries are managed through Merri-bek City Council's Central Registration System. After an offer, MEYM will guide you through the rest.
Read MoreOur Fees
Most three and four year old places are fully funded through the Victorian Government's Free Kinder program. A small enrolment deposit applies.
Read MorePrograms & Learning
Play based learning guided by the VEYLDF, with mixed age groups, community walks and warm, unhurried routines.
Read MoreQuality & Safety
MEYM has zero tolerance for child abuse and racism. We work under the National Quality Framework and the Child Safe Standards.
Read MoreHealth & Wellbeing
Lunchbox services, clear illness exclusion periods, sun protection and individual support for medical conditions and allergies.
Read MoreCommunication
Newsletters each term, regular updates from your teaching team, and a dedicated Service Leader at every kindergarten.
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