Acacia Avenue Preschool is located at 35 -37 Acacia Avenue Mentone. It has been operating for over 50 years, however our premises were recently upgraded to a brand new 2 room facility. This $2 million project was jointly funded by our local community and the Victorian State Government. We run two 4 year old preschool groups, Red and Blue Group, and one 3 year old activity group, Green Group.
Acacia Avenue Preschool is run by a Committee of Management, a group of volunteer parents who are elected at a Annual General Meeting held at the preschool each year in November. Photos of the current committee are displayed in the foyer at the beginning of each year.
The Committee of Management hold a lease agreement with the City of Kingston Council. The City of Kingston provide maintenance support for the building and outdoor spaces.
The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development is our funding (4 year old program only) and supervisory body.
At Acacia we provide a nurturing and caring environment for your child to start their journey into formal education. As a team our staff have many years of experience and strong ties to the local community and this ensures a smooth running of the preschool program. We welcome and encourage parent/family involvement in a variety of ways through Committee involvement and participating in preschool sessions doing duty.
The children who attend Acacia Avenue Preschool are provided with many learning opportunities and the Educators ensure that their time at the preschool is a positive experience.
For more information about Acacia please refer to our Information Booklet 2019.
We have an Open Door Policy and welcome you to come and visit us at your convenience.
Please click here to download our 3 Year Old enrolment form for 2020.
From May 1st 4 Year Old enrolments for 2020 can be made through the City of Kingston.
Positions in Red Group still available for 2019
Acacia Avenue Preschool is located at 35 – 37 Acacia Avenue Mentone. The kindergarten has been operating for over 50 years, however our premises were recently upgraded to a brand new 2 room facility. This $2 million project was jointly funded by our local community and the Victorian State Government. We run two 4 year old groups, Red and Blue Group, and one 3 year old activity group, Green Group.
Acacia Avenue Preschool is administered by a parent management of committee, and governed by a Constitution. The committee is elected at the Annual General Meeting. It comprises of volunteer parent representatives. Photos of the current committee are displayed in the foyer at the beginning of each year.
The building is provided by and some maintenance is carried out by the City of Kingston, they are also responsible for regulating our outdoor play space, which complies with the Australian Outdoor Play space Standards. The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development is our funding (4 year old program only) and supervisory body.
At Acacia we provide a nurturing and caring environment for your child to start their journey into formal education. As a team our Staff has many years of experience and strong ties to the local community and this ensures a smooth running of the preschool program. We welcome and encourage parent/family involvement in a variety of ways through Committee involvement and participating in preschool sessions doing duty.
Our children love their time at the preschool and are provided with many learning opportunities to ensure their time at the preschool is an enjoyable experience for both them and their family.
For more information about Acacia please refer to our information booklet.