Yarra Ranges Kindergartens

19/12/2025

Yarra Ranges Kinders - Christmas Holiday Closure

Our kinders will be closed as of Friday 19th December and will reopen again for Term 1 on Thursday 29th January 2026.

Our Head Office will be closed for Tuesday 23rd December and will reopen again on Monday 12th January 2026.

We wish all our families and the wider Yarra Ranges Community a wonderful holiday season and Happy New Year.

19/11/2025

World Children’s Day – 20 November 🌏

Each year, we celebrate the adoption of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. It’s a day to protect children’s rights, support their wellbeing, and make sure their voices are heard for a brighter future.

This World Children’s Day, UNICEF Australia invites every child to speak up through A Minute of Loudness! Kids are encouraged to share their ideas on how to make the world a better place for all children—especially when it comes to play.

Play is essential. It helps children learn, grow, connect, and heal—no matter who they are or where they live. Through play, children make friends, explore the world, and feel happy. 💛

Happy World Children's Day from everyone at Yarra Ranges Kinders.

31/10/2025

A glorious day to head to Bunnings Bayswater and support our kindergarten by buying a sausage and drink!

30/10/2025

BUNNINGS BBQ this SATURDAY 1ST NOVEMBER

If your around this Saturday drop into Bunnings Bayswater and support our wonderful kindergarten by buying a sausage in bread. We will be out the front all day cooking and selling snags and drinks (cash and eftpos available).

Hope to see you there 🙂

25/10/2025

We will be at the Mt Evelyn Street Party tomorrow. Pop by and say hi, we'll be situated near Mt Evelyn Memorial Preschool who are celebrating their 80th birthday! (right where the shuttle bus drop you off!)
Dress for wet weather!

The shuttle bus runs from Yarra Hills secondary college, just behind us, so park and make your way to the bus stops if need be!

23/10/2025

This past week at Fernhill Preschool, we were lucky enough to have a visit from Holly's Bees. Holly taught us about the life cycle of a bee, as well as how honey is made and how bees live in their hive. The children had so many questions and we even got to taste some yummy honey.

19/10/2025

Limited Spots left for 2026 Kinder

Your child can enjoy high quality education without the cost. Supported by government funding, we make it easier for families to access exceptional early learning.

Limited Spots for 2026 available @ Belgrave, Colchester Park, Coldstream, Hansen Park, Upwey, Upwey South

Secure your child's place and give them the best start to life today.

Enrol@yrkinders.com

https://www.yrkinders.com/find-a-kinder

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10/09/2025

The team at YRK would like to acknowledge RU OK Day? Which takes place today 11th September. While today serves as a reminder, every day is an opportunity to check in and offer support to those who may be struggling.

Take a moment to check in with your family, friends, colleagues, or anyone who might need a reminder that they are not alone. You do not need to know all the answers – sometimes, just being there will make all the difference. And start the conversation with these 4 simple steps. See image.

10/09/2025

🌸 Spring has finally arrived! ☀️
The sun is shining, the air is crisp, and the birds are singing — it's the perfect time to get outside and enjoy everything our beautiful region has to offer.
At Yarra Ranges Kindergartens we're thrilled to support Cherry Hill Orchards in Wandin East and Coldstream as they kick off their spectacular blossom season events! 🌺
From family-friendly fun to unforgettable photo ops, there's something for everyone:
🍃 Bloom & Graze – Picnic among the blossoms
🌸 Blossoms by Night – A magical after-dark experience
🍒 And don’t miss cherry picking later in Spring and throughout Summer!
Children go FREE for their Bloom & Graze event, as well as free through the week for their Blossom Festival (running during the school holidays).
It’s the season to explore, connect, and celebrate nature. See you under the blossoms! 🌼✨
www.cherryhill.com.au/events

04/09/2025

***Father's Night at Fernhill Preschool***
There were lots of fun activities and smiles tonight while we celebrated the wonderfully special Dad's and Dad figures in the children's lives.

03/09/2025

Today is the day Wednesday, 3rd September—Australia celebrates Early Childhood Educators’ Day!

It’s the perfect opportunity to show appreciation for the incredible work these dedicated professionals do every day. Let’s come together to recognise and thank our amazing early childhood educators!

Discover how you can get involved and make a difference at www.EarlyChildhoodEducatorsDay.org.au.

02/09/2025

Today, some of our 4 year old kindergarten group from Fernhill Preschool went on an excursion to the Kew Traffic School. The children were taught about road safety, how to cross the road safely and how to share the road. They were then offered the chance to choose between bikes and scooters and rode around the traffic school "roads". This is always a fun and interactive day for all and well worth a trip for anyone interested.

19/08/2025

✨️Book Week 2025✨️
This week at Fernhill Preschool we are celebrating Book Week with some special dress up days as well as literacy themed activities linked to some of the books we've been reading at kinder.

15/08/2025

On Friday the 8th of August we were very lucky to have a Police visit from two of our 3YO kinder parents, who are both a part of our wonderful Victorian Police Force. They brought along a real Police car for the children to sit in and talked to us all about what Police do and how they keep us safe in our community.

We love community engagement at Fernhill Preschool and value moments like this, that help the children connect with the broader world they live in.

01/08/2025

This Children's Day on Monday 4th August Yarra Ranges Kindergarten proudly celebrates the strengths, stories and culture of our children and communities.

This year’s National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day theme is Little Footsteps, Big Future. This theme honours the journeys our children take as they grow - each step guided by culture, community and connection to Country.

We invite you to join us in recognising the importance of nurturing children’s voices and dreams. Together, we can support a future where every child walks strong in their identity and is empowered to shape their own path.

Happy Children's Day from all of us at Yarra Ranges Kindergarten

27/07/2025

Needing a new family portrait?
Well you're in luck as we are having a Family Photo Fundraiser at Fernhill Preschool. To find out more click on the link below!

Fernhill Pre School Family Photo Fundraiser - Saturday 30th August

Family Portrait Fundraising Day - $30 for one high resolution digital photo

11/07/2025

🌿✨ Celebrating NAIDOC Week 2025 | 6–13 July at YRK ✨🌿

This NAIDOC Week, Yarra Ranges Kindergartens proudly celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

We’re especially excited NAIDOC Week is celebrating 50 Years! This year’s theme, “The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy,” is all about celebrating the amazing stories, knowledge, and culture being passed down to children — our future leaders. 🌟

We honour the strength, wisdom and connection to Country of our First Nations communities. At YRK, we are committed to respectful learning, inclusion and partnership — not just during NAIDOC Week, but all year round.

🖤💛❤️ Happy NAIDOC Week from all of us at Yarra Ranges Kindergarten!

25/06/2025

MECEC is home to two beautiful outdoor yards, designed for play, exploration and learning.

All groups share both spaces throughout the year, which include sandpits, swings, covered decking, and climbing equipment.

🌿 The 3-year-old yard features a cubby house, slide, basketball ring and bike track.
🌱 The 4-year-old and mixed-age yard includes monkey bars, a pirate ship and a veggie patch.

Families are welcome to book a tour and see what makes this space so special.https://loom.ly/r46whzU

22/06/2025

Every day is an opportunity to play, learn, and grow together. 💛

19/06/2025

🦕 Dino fun at Montrose!

The children have loved exploring Dinosaur Land, building small worlds, telling stories, and learning through play.

Songs, puppets and stories helped bring the theme to life and extend their literacy learning.

17/06/2025

⭐️What a great start to the year at Joy Avenue Kindergarten!

Their first working bee was a huge success, and the yard looks amazing with fresh tanbark and new sand.
Huge thanks to the families who came along to help. It’s looking fantastic out there! 👏👏

10/06/2025

Check out this great parent support program available locally around supporting children's emotions.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18krySu5zZ/

By Wonga Park Community Cottage. Join us for this collaborative and informative FREE session for parents / carers empowering children to deal with their emotions. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL (limited spots)

17/05/2025

Thankyou to all the families who come to our Open Day this morning to find out what we are all about.
We hope you got answers to all your questions, if not please feel free to reach out via email- fernhill@yrkinders.com or give us a call on 9736 3515.

Below is some of the activities we had setup this morning for the children to explore freely.

If you missed out on popping in this morning but are still hoping to have a look please reach out to the kinder via the email or phone number above and we'll arrange a time.

30/04/2025

Open Day 2025!