Kirrip Kindergarten

Welcome to Kirrip Kindergarten, located at 135 De Rossi Boulevard in Wollert, Australia. As part of the Kirrip Community Centre, we are dedicated to providing essential services to the growing population in the city's north.

At Kirrip Kindergarten, we offer 3-year-old and 4-year-old kindergarten programs in our three spacious rooms. Our curriculum aligns with the National Quality Framework and Victoria Early Years Learning Frameworks, ensuring that your child receives a high-quality education.

We believe in giving children a voice in their education, which is why we actively engage with them and encourage their involvement in setting up the rooms and organizing their own activities. Our facility's ample space allows us to create various play and learning areas, each equipped with a range of recycled, natural, and other materials. Large windows provide plenty of natural light, creating a calm environment for children, while quiet places offer opportunities for reflection and personal time.

While families provide snacks and lunches, cooking is an integral part of our curriculum. Children have the chance to participate in baking cakes to celebrate their peers' birthdays, as well as using vegetables grown in our garden for cooking activities with both children and families.

Our dedicated educators foster open dialogue with parents and children, ensuring constant communication about your child's progress. We primarily connect with parents through the Storypark platform, which allows everyone to track learning milestones and stay engaged in their child's development.

Kirrip Kindergarten operates Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, giving your child ample opportunity to explore, learn, and grow. Please note that we are closed on weekends.

As an approved provider of a Victorian Government funded kindergarten program, we are proud to offer a play-based learning program led by a qualified early childhood teacher. Our commitment to quality education and care is unwavering, and we are excited to be a part of your child's early learning journey.

Allow me to introduce myself - I'm Julie Lombardo, the newly appointed Early Years Director for Kirrip Kindergarten. With over 25 years of experience in the early childhood industry, ranging from room leader to centre director and Area Management, I am thrilled to be returning to service delivery here at Kirrip Kindergarten. I am passionate about bringing quality education and care to the Wollert East community and working alongside the wider YMCA family.

In my personal life, I reside in the Eastern suburbs with my partner, his two teenage children, and our two staffies, Nudge and Cosmo. We also have an albino python named Legolas, although we're still working on becoming best friends. In my spare time, I enjoy baking and experimenting with new recipes. I believe in the motto "Give it a go" and love the excitement of seeing how my creations turn out.

In 2022, we will be building our new home in the north and moving back to serve the community here. There are many exciting adventures on the horizon, and I can't wait to share them with you. Starting from December 1st, I invite you to visit the kindergarten for a tour, where I would be delighted to show you around and discuss your child's needs.

If you are interested in applying for your child to attend our 3 or 4-year-old kindergarten programs, please note that applications must be submitted through the City of Whittlesea. To apply, please visit their website at https://www.whittlesea.vic.gov.au/community-support/children-and-families/kindergarten-applications/.

We look forward to meeting you and being a part of your child's educational journey at Kirrip Kindergarten.