Meli welcomes Ocean Grove’s newest kindergarten!

Applications are now open for a brand-new kindergarten in Ocean Grove, located on the grounds of Bellarine Secondary College.

The kindergarten, temporarily known as Bellarine Secondary College Kindergarten, is currently under construction as part of the Victorian Government’s Best Start, Best Life reforms and is planned to open in January 2027. The new service will offer two modern learning spaces for three- and four-year-old kindergarten.

Meli Kindergartens is proud to announce that we will operate this brand-new service, bringing high-quality, community-focused early childhood education to local families, free of charge.

At Meli, we believe every child deserves a good start. Our kindergartens are welcoming and inclusive environments where children are encouraged to explore, discover and be themselves. Through play-based learning, children build confidence, develop important social skills and foster a lifelong love of learning.

Families can follow the progress of the kindergarten’s construction and view project updates by visiting www.schoolbuildings.vic.gov.au.

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2027
AGE GROUP MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
3-year old Walert 8:15 – 3:45 8:15 – 3:45
Combined Garra 8:15 – 3:45 8:15 – 3:45
Combined Lakorra 8:15 – 3:45 8:15 – 3:45
Combined Biyal 8:15 – 3:45 8:15 – 3:45
*Pre-prep Yandul 8:15 – 3:45 8:15 – 3:45 8:15 – 3:45

*From 2026, across the state, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, children from a refugee or asylum seeker background, and children who have had contact with Child Protection services will be eligible to access additional funded hours of Kindergarten.

Please note: Timetables are subject to change based on application/enrolment numbers, including days and times.Â