Our Kinder room is a large open plan space that provides a nurturing environment perfect for growing,
learning and playing.
In the Kinder Room our educational program is guided by play based learning in accordance to the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework. Through play we aim to stimulate children’s imaginations and spark their curiosity and natural desire to learn.
We believe that children learn best when they experience challenges that lead to successes and in turn the development of their ever growing skills. It is for this reason that we provide them with the opportunity to take calculated risks within a safe environment, and provide a range of stimulating activities and experiences.
The experiences that educators provide within the program are reflective of the children’s individual interests and needs whilst ensuring a holistic approach to all areas of their development. The activities that the children engage in each day are a combination of those that are educator lead and those that are driven by the children.
Our educators encourage children in developing their self help skills to assist them in building a strong self-esteem. They aim to keep daily routines structured and familiar to ensure that children feel safe and secure, whilst remaining flexible about the amount of time children spend participating in these routines to maintain balance.
What makes our program different?
- At our service children enrolled in our kindergarten program have access to childcare in our 3-5 room before and after each of their kinder sessions and throughout school holidays.
- Children enrolled in our kindergarten program receive the Free Victorian Kinder Contribution – this means less out of pocket fees for families.
- Meals are provided by our service at no extra charge – in Term 4 we encourage children to bring a nutritious lunchbox from home to assist them with their transition to school.
- Our service provides each enrolled child with one kinder uniform (t-shirt, jumper & hat) at no additional cost, however families are more than welcome to purchase additional items.
- Children participate in Bush Kinder Program
- Children are able to participate in a range of fun and educational incursions and excursions at no additional cost to families
- Children participate in Early Learning Languages Australia program
The State Government provides all Victorian children with access to a high quality funded kindergarten program taught by a Bachelor qualified early childhood educator in the year before they begin primary school.
To enrol in our 3 year old funded kindergarten program your child must:
- Be at least 3 years old by April 30 in the year they will attend the program
- Not be enrolled at any other funded kindergarten program
- Must attend the service for a minimum of 2 days a week
To enrol in our 4 year old funded kindergarten program your child must:
- Be at least 4 years old by April 30 in the year they will attend the program
- Not be enrolled at any other funded kindergarten program
- Must attend the service for a minimum of 2 days a week
Why 3 and 4 year old funded kindergarten?
Kindergarten programs have significant benefits for children’s learning, behaviour, and health that extend into their adulthood. Kindergarten programs are designed to improve children’s learning and development in the following areas:
- Social Skills – like how to interact with others in a respectful, collaborative and rewarding way and how to make new friends
- Emotional Skills and Self Awareness – like how to recognise and express their feelings in an appropriate manner
- Language and Literacy Skills – such as letter and number recognition and how to write their name
- Numeracy Skills – such how to count objects and recognise shapes
- Team Work – participating in a range of group discussions and activities
- Thinking Patterns – Exposure to new ideas, concepts and problem solving activities
- Transition to Primary School
