Tarneit YMCA Early Learning Centre

What Tarneit YMCA Early Learning Centre does

Tarneit YMCA Early Learning Centre operates as a community-based, not-for-profit early childhood education service located in Tarneit, Victoria, serving families with children from six weeks to five years of age. It delivers long day care alongside integrated kindergarten and sessional kindergarten programmes, structured around the national Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF). The centre is part of the broader Y Victoria early-learning network of 17–18 centres, with 16 sites in Victoria and a newly established interstate site at Macarthur Square in New South Wales.

The operating model combines regulated early-learning pedagogy with supplementary partnerships such as Kingswim water-safety education, and uses the Storypark platform for parent communication and learning-story documentation. Curriculum delivery is play-based, with explicit alignment to the Victorian Best Start Best Life reform, including Pre-Prep rollout scheduled for 2026 and participation in the Victorian Government's Free Kinder programme. Quality is anchored by National Quality Framework compliance, with the network holding an ACF Excellence rating and other sites working towards Excellence under the ACFQS assessment system.

Revenue is generated through a combination of parent fees (billed fortnightly), the federal Child Care Subsidy, the Victorian Free Kinder entitlement, and the NSW Start Strong programme. As a not-for-profit community organisation, surplus is reinvested into service delivery rather than distributed, and the centre operates under the YMCA Victoria legal entity. The Tarneit site itself is small, with five directly attributed staff, and its growth is effectively coupled to network-level decisions on curriculum, regulatory positioning, and geographic expansion rather than autonomous commercial strategy.

Name

Tarneit YMCA Early Learning Centre

Legal name

The Young Mens Christian Association of Victoria Inc.

Website

https://grow.ymca.org.au

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Tarneit YMCA Early Learning Centre is a community-based, not-for-profit early childhood education service in Tarneit, Victoria, delivering long day care and integrated kindergarten for children aged six weeks to five years under the Y Victoria network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Early Childhood Education

NAICS

Child Care Services (62441), Child Care Services (6244), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Full-Day Nursery Programs (EDACACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Toddler-Focused Childcare Centers (EDACAAAG), General Preschools (Play-Based) (EDACABAA), Nursery School Programs (2–4 Years) (EDACACAB)

Keywords

• Early childhood education
• Long day care
• Childcare services
• Kindergarten programs
• Play-based learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Box Hill

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Child Care Fees: Long day care fees charged to families for childcare services from 6 weeks to 5 years. Fees vary by centre and age group.
2. Child Care Subsidy (CCS): Federal Government subsidy paid directly to providers who pass it to families as a fee reduction. Amount depends on family income, activity level, and service type.
3. Free Kinder Program: Victorian Government funding provided directly to service providers who pass funding to families as fee reductions. Provides up to 15 free hours of kindergarten for 3 and 4 year olds.
4. NSW Start Strong Program: NSW Government program reducing fees for families enrolling 3 or 4 year olds in preschool programs at Macarthur Square centre.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Tarneit YMCA Early Learning Centre provides centre-based long day care and integrated/sessional kindergarten programs for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. Services are delivered through a play-based curriculum aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF), led by Bachelor-qualified Early Childhood Teachers. The centre operates as part of Y Victoria's not-for-profit network of 17 early learning centres across Victoria and New South Wales.

Product overview

Tarneit YMCA Early Learning Centre is part of Y Victoria's network of 17 early learning centres (16 in Victoria and 1 in New South Wales), providing education and care for children from six weeks to five years of age. The centre operates as a not-for-profit community organisation offering a unified early learning service comprising long day care and integrated/sessional kindergarten programs. The core product portfolio includes: Nursery (0-18 months), Toddlers (2-3 years), Three-Year-Old Kindergarten, Four-Year-Old Kindergarten/Pre-Prep, and Long Day Care. These services are delivered through play-based curriculum aligned to the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF). Additional programs include the Victorian Government's Free Kinder initiative, daily Yarning Circles using Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander practices, and partnered water safety programs with Kingswim swim schools. Sessional kindergarten is available at select centres.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nursery (0-18 months) Long day care program for babies from six weeks to 18 months, providing safe, nurturing environments with dedicated indoor and outdoor learning spaces, safe sleeping areas, and support for developmental milestones such as crawling, walking, and standing.
• Toddlers (2-3 years) Long day care program for toddlers aged 2-3 years, featuring play-based and child-led learning approaches with activities such as sensory play, art, music, nature exploration, and self-help skill development in age-appropriate indoor and outdoor spaces.
• Three-Year-Old Kindergarten Kindergarten programs for three-year-olds led by Bachelor-qualified Early Childhood Teachers, aligned to the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF), featuring play-based curriculum focused on social skills, independence, and school preparation.
• Four-Year-Old Kindergarten / Pre-Prep Kindergarten programs for four-year-olds including integrated kindergarten (within long day care), sessional kindergarten, and Pre-Prep (Victorian Government reform offering increased hours from 2026). Programs develop skills in problem solving, critical thinking, communication, and emotional regulation.
• Long Day Care Full-day child care services for children from six weeks to five years old, available at all centres from early morning until evening, incorporating play-based curriculum aligned to EYLF and VEYLDF with integrated kindergarten programs.
• Sessional Kindergarten Kindergarten programs running on specific days and times during school terms without the long day care element, available at select centres. Offers the same educational benefits as integrated kindergarten.
• Free Kinder Program Victorian Government-funded kindergarten program providing up to 15 free hours of three and four-year-old kindergarten, available at Victorian centres.
• Water Safety Program Partnership with Kingswim delivering water safety program twice yearly, teaching essential water safety concepts and practical skills to children aged two to five through fun, interactive sessions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Save families up to $2,101 per child per year through Free Kinder program

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KingswimcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Kingswim swim schools for swimming lessons at select centres (Epping North, Narre Warren, Kororoit Creek, Mernda, Wyndham Vale, Taylors Hill). Y also partners with Kingswim to run water safety programs twice yearly, teaching essential water safety concepts and practical skills to children aged 2-5.
• Victorian Early Childhood Regulatory Authority (VECRA)coreOthersRegulatory authority that works with services to develop and guide the National Quality Framework (NQF) implementation.
• Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA)coreOthersNational authority that develops and guides the National Quality Framework (NQF) for early childhood education and care services across Australia.
• Victorian Government - Department of EducationcoreOthersProvider of Free Kinder funding and regulatory oversight for early learning services in Victoria. Partners on Best Start, Best Life reform and Pre-Prep transition.
• NSW GovernmentcoreOthersNSW Government's Start Strong program reduces fees for families enrolling 3 or 4 year olds in preschool programs at Macarthur Square centre.
• Local Primary SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMany Y Early Learning centres are co-located with or adjacent to primary schools, providing convenient single drop-off for families, preparing children for school transition, and enabling connection with local community.
• Maternal Child Health ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMany centres are located nearby or within the same building as maternal child health services, offering convenient locations for families accessing multiple services.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Affinity Education Group: ASX-listed operator of early learning and childcare centres across Australia (including the Milestone, Papilio, and Crackerjack brands). Comparable long day care and kindergarten offering with similar government subsidy reliance.
• Guardian Childcare & Education: Premium-positioned Australian early learning operator with a national network of centres offering long day care and kindergarten. Comparable on service mix, educator qualifications, and government-subsidy participation.
• Goodstart Early Learning: Australia's largest not-for-profit early learning provider, operating ~670 centres. Directly comparable to Y Early Learning as a community/NFP operator of long day care and kindergarten programs at scale.
• Only About Children (OAC): Integrated early learning, preschool and primary school operator in Australia. Comparable premium positioning, Bachelor-qualified teacher staffing, and long day care / kindergarten blend.
• KU Children's Services: Long-established not-for-profit early childhood education provider in Australia. Closely comparable on mission, pedagogy (play-based, university-qualified teachers), and NFP funding model.
• Busy Bees Australia: Subsidiary of Busy Bees (UK), operating early learning centres across Australia. Comparable service mix, educator-led kindergarten, and participation in Free Kinder / CCS.
• Imagine Childcare and Education: ASX-listed Australian operator of long day care and kindergarten centres. Comparable service mix and government-subsidy revenue model, with a multi-state footprint that contrasts Y's VIC concentration.
• Mayfield Childcare: ASX-listed operator of premium early learning centres across Australia. Comparable on long day care + integrated kindergarten, qualified teaching staff, and CCB/CCS participation.
• YMCA Queensland Early Learning: Sister YMCA early learning network in another Australian state. Directly comparable on NFP model, YMCA brand, EYLF-aligned curriculum, and government-subsidy participation — useful for cross-state benchmarking of the Y network.

Broad incumbents

• G8 Education: ASX-listed operator of multiple childcare brands (e.g., Little Learners, Only About Children pre-merger brands). A larger, diversified incumbent in the same Australian long day care and kindergarten market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/YMCAEarlyLearningCentres
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tarneit-ymca-early-learning-centre

Compliance9 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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