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




2027 Letter of Offer Process:

First Round Offers:

First round allocation offers are scheduled to be released the week of 13 July 2026. Families who receive an offer will be notified by email and will have 7 days to accept or decline their place.

Please note:  As this is a particularly busy period and enquiry volumes are significantly higher than usual, we may be unable to respond to emails in a timely manner.  If you have an urgent query, please contact us by phone on (03) 9726 0439.

Families who have not received a first-round offer will automatically remain in the allocation process and will be considered in subsequent rounds from mid-August onwards.

We appreciate your patience and thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

2027 Applications:

We are still accepting 2027 applications. To be considered in the first-round offers, applications must be submitted by 26 June 2026 (last day of term 2). Any applications received after this date will be considered in subsequent offer rounds, subject to availability. 

Please note that families with a prior connection to the kindergarten must also submit their application before 26 June 2026 to be eligible for priority consideration. 

First Round Offers:

First round offers will be commencing the first week of Term 3.  Please keep an eye out on your emails from that time

Limited spots for 2026:

We have limited places available for 2026 kindergarten enrolments. Applications are encouraged early, as places will be offered until capacity is reached, after which a waiting list may apply.

Current Vacancies for 2026:

3yo & 4yo: Belgrave, Coldstream, Launching Place, Millgrove, Mt Dandenong, Sassafras & Selby

3yo Only: MECEC, Millgrove

4yo Only: Chirnside Park, Colchester Park, MECEC, Mt Evelyn Memorial, Sarah Court & Upwey South


Contact our Head Office Enrolments Team Now!

Ph: 9726 0439

or

Email: enrol@yrkinders.com

 

Situated in Melbourne’s beautiful Yarra Valley, Yarra Ranges Kinders is an Early Years Manager for 22 Kindergartens in the Yarra Ranges area.

We’re community run and locally managed, ensuring that each Kinder’s own personality and values are upheld in the care they provide. We’re dedicated to providing quality early childhood access and giving every family the best educational start possible.

Why choose YRK?

An employer of choice

Providing strong support for our peoples' success

An educational leader

Achieving the strongest learning outcomes for children

A community leader

Community leadership strengthens connection with children and families

Sustainable

Transparent, accountable and ensuring a sustainable future

Our purpose is to ensure quality, life shaping, positive outcomes for our children through provision of innovative, individually-responsive rich educational experiences