St John's Preschool

Welcome to St John's Preschool, located in the beautiful suburb of Oakleigh East, on Carmichael Road. Our preschool is not just a place of education, but a point of interest and a hub of community activity.

At St John's Preschool, we are dedicated to providing a high-quality early childhood program that prioritizes building nurturing and supportive relationships with children, families, educators, and the wider community. Our goal is to create a safe and enriching environment where children can thrive and grow.

We offer exceptional 3 and 4-year-old Kindergarten programs in our state-of-the-art facilities. These programs are designed to support and extend your child's development and learning. Through play, our children learn valuable skills such as creativity, self-expression, problem-solving, concentration, and independence. All of this is achieved while having fun in our caring and supportive environment.

St John's Preschool proudly displays the Kinder tick, which assures families that our program is recognized as a funded kindergarten program. We actively promote healthy eating, oral hygiene, and sun smart awareness, and are official participants in the SunSmart program. We also respect and celebrate the traditional owners of the land, incorporating cultural awareness into our program to help children value and respect other cultures and develop a deeper understanding of the world around them.

To ensure effective communication between educators and families, we utilize Storypark, a platform that allows for the sharing of news, service updates, progress, and exciting moments from kinder to home. Additionally, excursions are a key part of our curriculum, as they allow children to explore the local area and feel a sense of belonging to the community.

Child safety is of utmost importance to us. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the safeguarding of children and young people, providing safe and fun environments for them to flourish. Our preschool's philosophy is guided by the National Quality Framework and informs all of our operations and daily practices. If you would like more details, please feel free to ask us for a copy of our Philosophy Statement.

St John's Preschool is part of the Y Early Learning Programs, which have been delivering exceptional early childhood education for over 20 years. We believe in the power of inspired young people, and we believe there is no better time to begin inspiring than in an Early Learning program.

Our registration process is managed centrally by the City of Monash and supported by the Y Kinders' enrollment team. They are here to provide information and support for any queries you may have regarding your child's enrollment.

We understand that starting kindergarten is a significant step for both your child and your family. From choosing and visiting a service to enrolling, orientation, and anticipating the important first day, we are here to support you every step of the way. To commence the enrollment process, please register with the City of Monash Central Enrolments Scheme using the links on this page. If you need any assistance or further information, please fill in the form below, and we will be happy to help.

Join St John's Preschool, where learning is a joyous adventure and every child's potential is nurtured and celebrated.