Kindergartens

We continuously strive to service our community better.

A number of preschools operate in Mount Alexander Shire. All the preschools operate independently of Council, and are managed by Committees of Management.

Children are eligible to attend preschool if they have turned four by the end of April that year.

For more information or to arrange an enrolment, contact the particular preschool of interest to you.

Castlemaine Kindergarten

This kindergarten is run by YBallarat. 

Location: 7-9 Berkeley Street, Castlemaine, 3450 
Website: ykinders.org.au/centres/castlemaine 
Email: castlemaine@ykinders.org.au 
For kindergarten bookings call YBallarat: 4311 1500

 

 

Harcourt Preschool

This kindergarten is run by YBallarat. 

Location:Corner Mills and Bingham Roads, Harcourt, 3463 
Website: ykinders.org.au/centres/harcourt 
Email: harcourt@ykinders.org.au 
For kindergarten bookings call YBallarat: 4311 1500

 

Maldon Preschool

This kindergarten is run by YBallarat. 

Location: Corner Camp and Templeton Streets, Maldon, 3463 
Website: ykinders.org.au/centres/maldon 
Email: maldon@ykinders.org.au 
For kindergarten bookings call YBallarat: 4311 1500

 

Newstead Preschool

This kindergarten is run by YBallarat. 

Location: Panmure Street, Newstead, 3462
Website: ykinders.org.au/centres/newstead 
Email: newstead@ykinders.org.au 
For kindergarten bookings call YBallarat: 4311 1500

 

South Castlemaine Kindergarten

This kindergarten is run by YBallarat. 

Location: 9 Etty Street, Castlemaine, 3450 
Website: ykinders.org.au/centres/southcastlemaine 
Email: southcastlemaine@ykinders.org.au 
For kindergarten bookings call YBallarat: 4311 1500

 

Castlemaine Steiner School and Kindergarten

The Castlemaine Steiner School and Kindergarten runs independent programs for three and four year old children. 

Location: Corner Rilens Road and Pyrenees Highway, Muckleford, 3450
Website: www.cssk.vic.edu.au 
Email: Administration - enquiries@cssk.vic.edu.au, Enrolments - traceyr@cssk.vic.edu.au  
For kindergarten bookings call: 5479 2000

 

 

 

 

A number of local child care centres also run integrated kindergarten programs within their long-day program. These are listed below: 

Busy Bees Early Learning Centre

Location: 104 Johnstone Street, Castlemaine, 3450
Website: www.busybees.edu.au/locations/castlemaine
Phone: 1300 850 127

Castlemaine Child Care Centre (known as Carinya)

Location: 17 Templeton Street, Castlemaine 
Website: www.castlemainechildcare.com.au
Email: carinya@castlemainechildcare.com.au 
Phone: 5472 3665 or 5470 6284

Nurture One Early Learning Centre

Location: 56 Ray Street, Castlemaine
Website: www.nurtureone.com.au/our-centres/childcare-castlemaine/
Email: raystreet@nurtureone.com.au 
New enrolments: 1800 517 027 
Direct: 5470 6080