Preschool provides educational programs for children during the year before they start school. Children must be four years old before 30 April of the year they attend preschool. Sessional preschool programs for three-year-old children are also available.
For more information, contact the following preschools:
St Mary’s Anglican Kindergarten
Queensberry Street (corner Howard Street), North Melbourne
Phone: 03 9329 6662
Christ Church Grammar Kindergarten
677 Punt Road, South Yarra
Phone: 03 9866 3540
Melbourne Girls’ Grammar School – Early Learning Centre
Barbara Tolson Centre
63 Clowes Street, South Yarra
Phone: 03 9862 9200
Preschool Field Officer Program
The main role of the Preschool Field Officer program is to support the access and participation of children with additional needs in kindergarten. It supports children with a range of developmental concerns and additional needs who are usually not receiving supports from Early Childhood Intervention Services or kindergarten inclusion support service packages.
Preschool field officers are highly qualified early childhood professionals specialising in early childhood education and development. They support kindergartens by providing consultation, resources and advice to teachers and families.
Any family with a child attending a state-funded kindergarten program with additional needs or a teacher working in a state-funded kindergarten program can access this service. For more information about this program please contact:
Karalynn McDonnell
Preschool Field Officer
Sunshine Broadmeadows UnitingCare
Phone: 03 9688 0158
Mobile: 0417 318 569
Email: karalynn.mcdonnell@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au