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. Sessional kindergartens managed by MEYM include Gowanbrae Children’s Centre, Lake Park Kindergarten, Moomba Park Kindergarten, Newlands Preschool, Oak Park Kindergarten, St Linus Kindergarten and Turner Street Kindergarten.
How to Register for Kindergarten:
In order to enrol into one of our kindergartens you will be required to register with Merri-bek Council first as MEYM participates in their central registration scheme which ensures a process for families which is fair and equitable in allocation of places. click here to make your initial online registration with Merri-bek Council. Following your registration MEYM will manage your enrolment into kindergarten.
For all enrolment, program, orientation, timetable enquiries for any of our kindergartens, please email the Enrolment Officer at enrolments@meym.org.au
Please also read our Q&A before registering your child.
To Book a Tour of our Kindergartens
Book a Tour at Lake Park Monday’s and Friday’s 10.30am, or Tuesday times on arrangement
Book a Tour at Moomba Park Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s between 9.30am and 12.30pm
Book a Tour at Newlands Preschool
Book a Tour at St Linus Monday’s between 9.30am and 12.30pm or Friday’s between 9.30am – 12.30pm
Addition Information on registering for 3yo or 4yo Kindergarten
Children currently attending in an MEYM 3yo kindergarten program will not need to register for 4yo kindergarten – for more information contact the Enrolment Officer.
Due to high demand for kindergarten places we recommend that for 2025, you register as soon as possible after the online portal opens on 2 April.
Timetable 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:
- Children cannot attend more than one State Government funded kindergarten program at the same time.
- The kindergarten programs are funded by the Department of Education (DE). 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
Free Kinder
Starting in 2023, all children in Victoria who are 3 and 4 years old can access Free Kinder. Children are eligible for one year of 3yo and one year of 4yo kinder before commencing at school.
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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
2025 MEYM Kindergarten Timetables
(Note: programs subject to change pending enrolment numbers)
Gowanbrae Children’s Centre 2025 Timetable
Lake Park Kindergarten 2025 Timetable
Moomba Park Kindergarten 2025 Timetable
Newlands Preschool 2025 Timetable
Oak Park Kindergarten 2025 Timetable
St Linus Kindergarten 2025 Timetable
Turner Street Kindergarten 2025 Timetable
2024 MEYM Kindergarten Timetables
(Note: programs subject to change pending enrolment numbers)
Gowanbrae Children’s Centre 2024 Timetable
Lake Park Kindergarten 2024 Timetable
Moomba Park Kindergarten 2024 Timetable
Newlands Preschool 2024 Timetable
Oak Park Kindergarten 2024 Timetable
St Linus Kindergarten 2024 Timetable
Turner Street Kindergarten 2024 Timetable
