Lucas Kindergarten

Welcome to Lucas Kindergarten, a state-of-the-art establishment located at the corner of Coltman Plaza and Eleanor Drive in Lucas, Australia. As part of the Lucas Community Hub, our kindergarten is easily accessible from suburbs in the growth area of Ballarat West. Our convenient location is co-located with Maternal and Child Health, offering visiting services such as early childhood intervention and family services on-site.

At Lucas Kindergarten, we prioritize the development of personal independence, self-awareness, and self-worth in children. We provide them with opportunities to build warm, caring, and respectful relationships and friendships with their peers and adults. Understanding that a child's work is their play, our kindergarten program is play-based and child-centered. We foster learning through the children's own ideas and experiences, incorporating these into their play development. Our routines are guided by the children themselves.

We celebrate the joy of learning and being together at our kinder as we discover what's possible! Lucas Kindergarten proudly displays the Kinder Tick, ensuring families feel confident that our program is recognized as a funded kindergarten program. We offer free 3 and 4-year-old kindergarten programs, with each program running 15 hours a week. Our multiple groups provide families with the flexibility to enroll in a group that best suits their needs.

Excursions and incursions play a vital role in our curriculum, allowing children to explore the world around them and feel connected to their community. Through our Bush Kinder program, children experience uninterrupted play in natural settings, learning about local flora and fauna through exploration and discovery.

We also provide a multicultural curriculum, celebrating a variety of cultural events throughout the year. Families are encouraged to share their values, skills, and traditions to enrich the children's learning experience. Through Storypark, an online platform, our educators can connect with parents, sharing news, updates, progress, and exciting moments from kinder to home.

At Lucas Kindergarten, we prioritize the safeguarding of children and young people, ensuring safe and fun environments for them to flourish. Our teaching and approach to early learning are guided by our kindergarten's philosophy, which is informed by the National Quality Framework and underpins all our operations and daily practices.

With over 20 years of experience in delivering Early Learning Programs, the Y is passionate about creating safe, fun, and educational environments where children can thrive. We believe in the power of inspired young people and understand the importance of beginning that inspiration in an Early Learning program.

To enroll your child at Lucas Kindergarten, the registration process is managed centrally by the City of Ballarat's Central Kindergarten Registrations, with support from the Y Kinders' enrolment team. They will provide information and assistance regarding any queries you may have about your child's enrolment.

We understand that starting kindergarten can be 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 throughout this journey. To begin the enrolment process, please register with the City of Ballarat's Central Registration Scheme using the links provided on this page. If you require further assistance or information, please fill in the form below, and we will be happy to assist you.