Minindee Road Kindergarten

A culturally diverse community where everyone is welcome.

Minindee Road Kindergarten is a free 3- and 4-year-old sessional kindergarten in the vibrant and Manor Lakes community, co-located with Manor Lakes P-12 College.

A strong start from day one. As a new service, our focus is on building secure, trusting relationships between children, families, and educators to create a genuine sense of belonging that every child carries with them as they grow.
The foundations for a seamless school transition. Co-located with Manor Lakes P-12 College, we are building transition programs that give children a confident, familiar start to Prep with the partnership of a school site right at our doorstep.
A commitment to community. We are committed to developing Out and About programs that connect children to the diverse community around them, and to building a kindergarten that families feel proud to be part of for years to come.

We are proud to offer free kindergarten to every family, with a passionate team dedicated to growing something truly special in Manor Lakes.

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Join us at Minindee Road Kindergarten today!

Our Location

52 Minindee Road, Manor Lakes, VIC 3024 Get Directions

Contact Details

Monday to Friday, 8:30 – 4pm

03 9123 1915

minindeeroad@gowrievictoria.org.au

Our Programs

Sessional Kindergarten

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What We Do

At Minindee Road Kindergarten, we offer programs that nurture learning, wellbeing, and curiosity, as well as initiatives that build community and belonging. Explore some of what we do.

Nature Play Program

Children at Minindee Road Kindergarten have regular access to outdoor environments that promote exploration, creativity, and connection with nature.

From water play and gardening to sensory experiences in sand and mud, our outdoor program supports resilience, curiosity, and holistic development.

School Readiness Program

Our program supports children in developing the foundational skills needed for future learning. This includes early literacy and numeracy, problem-solving, communication, and social skills, all embedded in play-based learning.

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Kind words from our community!

We are extremely happy with this kindergarten. The teachers are caring, patient, and genuinely invested in every child’s growth and development. My child looks forward to attending the kinder. The learning activities are engaging, the environment is safe and welcoming, and communication with parents is excellent.

Parent

I only wish they had been around when my older children were in kinder. I highly recommend Gowrie Minindee Road Kindergarten to any family looking for a caring, supportive, and nurturing kindergarten.

Parent

I don’t have the words to express just how grateful I am for this kindergarten. My daughter’s educators go above and beyond to ensure she feels safe and has her individual needs met. All the staff are incredibly kind and nurturing. The classrooms are always clean and organised, beautifully designed. This is the only kindergarten I will send my younger children to in the future.

Parent

From what I’ve seen with my own eyes is joy, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, understanding and love from the educators which gives me a sound mind that my daughter is in great hands.

Parent

A Message From Our Team

Hello, my name is Kirsti and I am the Kindergarten Manager here at Minindee Road Kindergarten. It’s been such a pleasure being welcomed into the Manor Lakes community.

As a Kindergarten Manager and Teacher I feel it is so important that there is a strong sense of belonging for our children and families. I hope that Minindee Road Kindergarten becomes a place where in years to come, your child has beautiful memories of their kindergarten years.

We are excited for what the future holds for our Kindergarten as we grow and establish grounded traditions, further connections with our school and become strongly connected within our community.

Our doors are always welcome for a tour so please do not hesitate to contact us at any time.

Warmest regards,
Kirsti and the team at Minindee Road Kindergarten