Macedon Kindergarten bathroom facilities upgrades

Next year, bathroom facilities at Macedon Kindergarten will be upgraded.

The proposed design will provide the children with more privacy and access to the toilets from the outside play area, which will encourage more outdoor learning.

The design complies with contemporary design guidelines for the provision of kindergarten to three-year-old children as part of the Early Years reforms.

The project will require temporary relocation of the kindergarten program in early 2026.

This project is funded by the Victorian Government through the Victorian School Building Authority's Building Blocks Improvement Grant for Early Learning Facilities Upgrades.

You can find more information about the grant on the Victorian School Building Authority website

FAQ

Why does the Kindergarten need to be relocated?

Works are anticipated to take between 10 - 12 weeks and require demolition of all toilet facilities including all access to mains water. The kindergarten will not be safe or suitable for tenancy during that period. 

Why can't the works be completed more quickly or outside of term?

The project is scheduled to start at the end of the kindergarten year and works will commence during the summer school holidays 2025/26.

Initial scope indicates works will take approximately 10 weeks which impacts the start of Term 1.

If works are completed ahead of schedule the kindergarten program will be moved back to Macedon Kindergarten immediately. 

How long will the kindergarten be relocated?

Macedon Kindergarten program will operate from another location for Term 1 2026. 

If works are completed ahead of schedule the kindergarten program will be moved back to Macedon Kindergarten immediately.

Where is the likely alternative venue?

The relocation venue is to be confirmed.

Every effort will be made to relocate within Macedon township, however if unable, the program will be relocated to the nearest available location. Swinburne Avenue Kindergarten in Gisborne is a possible alternative. 

What are the other options for families who don't want the disruption?

If you have registered for Macedon Kindergarten, you can change your preference without impacting your registration date. 

If you need to update your child's information, please do so by 31 May by ringing the Enrolment Officer on (03) 5422 0239 or email your request to kinderenrolment@mrsc.vic.gov.au

Will families have a say in where the kindergarten is relocated to?

The options for relocating the kindergarten depend on several factors including enrolments across other kindergartens nearby.

The Early Years team will conduct consultations with 2026 families in October once enrolments have been confirmed around the shire, with families able to choose their preference from several available options. This will inform confirming where the program is relocated to.

Will my child have the same educators?

Macedon educators will be relocating along with your child. The educators for your child’s group will remain the same.

Will my days and groups be the same?

At this stage days and groups will remain the same.

Will my child have the same quality program?

Yes, we will be relocating the furniture, depending on the location. The educators and program delivery will remain the same in another location.

 

Location

55 Bruce Street, Macedon 3440  View Map

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Contact details

(03) 5422 0239
kinderenrolment@mrsc.vic.gov.au
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