Paynesville Uniting Kindergarten.
100 Langford Parade, Paynesville Victoria
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Early Learning Centre
Early learning in Paynesville.
Paynesville Uniting Kindergarten gives local families a trusted early learning place close to home, right on Langford Parade opposite Southon Bush Reserve. As part of the Uniting Early Learning group, our Paynesville kindergarten offers inclusive, high-quality early learning in a warm community setting where children can feel settled, build friendships and grow their love of learning through play, belonging and wellbeing.
Pre-prep: From 2026, up to an additional 7.5 hours of free kindergarten per week is available at this service for all 4 year old children. Learn more about pre-prep.
About our Paynesville Kindergarten
At Paynesville Uniting Kindergarten, we provide a warm, welcoming place where your child can feel safe, included and ready to take part. Through play, curiosity and everyday discovery, they are encouraged to explore their interests, share their ideas, build independence and develop a lifelong love of learning. Our experienced educators will work closely with your family, getting to know your child as an individual so they feel valued and supported as they grow.
Learning together in a mixed-age program
At our Paynesville kindergarten, 3-year-old and 4-year-old children learn side by side. They share one learning environment, with our educators adapting each child’s experience to their development, interests and confidence. It creates more opportunities to share ideas, form friendships, cooperate and appreciate the strengths each child brings to kinder.
Children of different ages benefit from learning together, too. Younger children can build confidence by observing and learning from their older peers, while older children have opportunities to develop leadership, patience and empathy as they support younger children.
Features of Our Paynesville Kindergarten
Our Paynesville kindergarten is designed to inspire curiosity, independence and social connection, helping confidence shine as children explore the world around them. Take a 3D tour.
Play based learning
Each of our indoor and outdoor spaces is designed to give children room to play, move, create and explore through:
- Indoor learning areas for stories, creative play, group activities and quiet time
- Outdoor play spaces for climbing, balancing, running and building physical confidence.
- Sand pits, swings, cubby houses, a mud kitchen and open-ended play areas.
- Nature-based learning through the vegetable garden, fruit trees, water tanks and worm farms.
- Spaces for children to work together, solve problems, share ideas and build friendships.
Learning experiences
Through play-based learning, your child will be encouraged to explore, create, move, wonder and connect with others. Some of these experiences include:
- Creative arts, music and movement.
- Early literacy and numeracy through stories, songs, counting and games.
- Outdoor learning, nature play and science exploration.
- Sustainability activities, including gardening and recycling.
- Group activities to build sharing, communication and friendships.
- Quiet time and small-group learning to support independence and resilience.
Supporting Every Child’s Needs
Every child learns in their own way. Our educators work closely with families to understand each child’s strengths, needs and interests, so the program can be adapted to help them take part in a way that helps them feel supported.
We also want every child to feel included. For those who need extra support in this, families may be connected with Kindergarten Inclusion Support, the Preschool Field Officer program or other specialised services.
Pre-prep: From 2026, up to an additional 7.5 hours of free kindergarten per week is available at this service for all 4 year old children. Learn more about pre-prep.
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Fostering family and community connections
Families play an important role in our Paynesville kinder community. You may be invited to share your culture, skills, interests or hobbies, volunteer in the program, join in celebrations, support fundraising or take part in our Parent Partnership Group.
You can also refer to our Parent Handbook for helpful information about your child starting kindergarten and being part of the Uniting Early Learning Community.
Meet our Paynesville Kindergarten Educators
Our educators at Liesl and our educators at Paynesville Kindergarten bring warmth, experience and care to every day at kinder. With qualifications in early childhood education backed by 30+ years of teaching experience guiding our team, as well as ongoing professional learning, we know how to build strong relationships with both children and families to create a safe and inclusive environment that supports every child’s own way of learning. bring warmth, experience and care to every day at kinder. With qualifications in early childhood education backed by 30+ years of teaching experience guiding our team, as well as ongoing professional learning, we know how to build strong relationships with both children and families to create a safe and inclusive environment that supports every child’s own way of learning.
Kindergarten Teacher
Hi, I’m Liesl, the Kindergarten Teacher at Paynesville Uniting Kindergarten. I have a My educational philosophy is to create a learning environment that is fun and exciting, based around the interests and wonder of each individual child. I believe that learning is happening all the time, interwoven through physical, social-emotional, cognitive and communication development areas. Here at Paynesville, we value all children’s perspectives and view them as capable and competent learners. Our dedicated, passionate and caring team of educators are ready to support your child to become the best they can be. We look forward to welcoming your family to our centre.
bachelor’s in teaching (birth to 5 years) and have worked in the Early Childhood industry for over 30 years.
We Partner With
We’re proud to be part of the Paynesville community. By partnering with local schools, First Nations organisations, community groups, libraries, wellbeing practitioners and family support services, our Paynesville kindergarten can enrich learning, support families and strengthen children’s connection with their local community.
How to Enrol
To enrol, express your interest online by booking a tour or by contacting our team on 1800 183 103.
Explore More Uniting Kindergartens
Explore more of our Uniting Early Learning Services throughout Victoria and Tasmania to find the right centre for your family’s home, workplace or community.
FAQs
Do you support children with additional needs?
Yes, our Paynesville Kindergarten supports children of all abilities, including those with additional needs. We work with families to adapt programs and connect them with specialised services, where required.
Do you offer tours of Paynesville Uniting Kindergarten?
Absolutely. Families can take a 3D tour or contact us to book an in-person tour of our kinder in Paynesville.
What does a typical day at Paynesville Kindergarten look like?
A typical day at Paynesville Uniting Kindergarten includes play-based learning, group time, outdoor play, creative activities, story time, movement and friendship-building activities.
Is government funding available for kindergarten in Paynesville?
Funded Kindergarten hours are free. Please contact our friendly team for more information on eligibility and spots available.
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