Stratford Uniting Kindergarten.
15 Dixon Street, Stratford Victoria
Early Learning Centre
Early learning in Stratford.
Located opposite Stratford Station, our kindergarten has educated and cared for local children since 1970.
Our educators teach children the importance of care and respect for others, reflecting the values of our local community.
We encourage your child to follow their curiosity, explore and discover the world around them through hands-on, nature-based activities
Our educators offer an inclusive environment and can support children who live with physical and intellectual disabilities.
Pre-prep: If your child meets the criteria for priority access, you may be eligible for up to an additional 7.5 hours of free kindergarten per week. From 2026, Pre-prep is available for 4 year old children enrolled in a kindergarten program in these priority cohorts:
• identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
• are from a refugee or asylum seeker background
• have had contact with Child Protection services.
Our centre
- Planned indoor spaces
- Large outdoor spaces
- Sand and mud pits
- Shade sail
- Swings
- Cubby house
- Water tank
- Trees and natural shade
- Gardening beds for herbs and vegetables
- Chickens
- Indigenous outdoor area with native garden, a mural and play cooking area
- Worm farm
Our centre
- Planned indoor spaces
- Large outdoor spaces
- Sand and mud pits
- Shade sail
- Swings
- Cubby house
- Water tank
- Trees and natural shade
- Gardening beds for herbs and vegetables
- Chickens
- Indigenous outdoor area with native gardens, a mural and play cooking area
- worm farm
The parents say
- Early learning parent.
Learning and Programs
Your child will engage in fun, educational and collaborative activities each day to nurture their learning and social development.
Caring for the environment
Caring for the environment is a big part of our daily activities.
At our kindergarten, we:
- Recycle materials and water
- Encourage children to develop every day sustainable habits
- Take excursions that encourage children to care for the environment around them.
Excursions and incursions
We love to go on excursions to:
- Local schools in Stratford
- Our local supermarket
- Local parks.
We also love welcoming visitors who educate and entertain us on a variety of topics, including:
- Music groups
- Safe dog training
- Indigenous visitors
- The Sun Safety program.
Family and community connections
We love it when families get involved in our kindergarten. You can get involved in:
- Celebrating significant cultural festivals and days
- Talking to the children about your job, hobbies or other interesting topics
- Volunteering your time to support our programs.
To help your child connect with our local community, we regularly engage with:
- Stratford Primary School
- The local library
- Emergency services
- First Nations community groups and members
- Farmers.
Pre-prep: If your child meets the criteria for priority access, you may be eligible for up to an additional 7.5 hours of free kindergarten per week. From 2026, Pre-prep is available for 4 year old children enrolled in a kindergarten program in these priority cohorts:
• identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
• are from a refugee or asylum seeker background
• have had contact with Child Protection services.
- No upcoming events
Kindergarten Teacher
Nina Adams
Hi, I’m Nina and I’ve the Director/Kindergarten Teacher at Stratford Uniting Kindergarten for over ten years. I’ve worked in early learning for over 20 years and hold a Bachelor of Teaching Early Childhood. I also have a Diploma in Community and Children’s Services and a Certificate III in Language and Literacy Teacher’s Aid. As an Early Childhood Teacher I get great joy watching children grow and develop; forming their own personalities and identities is rewarding. I enjoy sharing children’s achievements with families throughout their time at kindergarten. At Stratford Kinder, our team helps children develop their confidence and independence. We provide a stimulating environment where children develop the skills they need for learning and lay the foundations for their future learning. We promote close relationships with families and share the education of their children.
Health and wellbeing
Mental health
Our educators are trained in various programs to support the mental health of your child and are skilled in working with children who have experienced challenges and trauma. We also offer mental health support for families if you find yourself in need of assistance.
Nutrition
We encourage children to make nourishing, nutritious food choices through education and involvement in food preparation. At our kindergarten, we:
- Grow our own fruit, vegetables and herbs
- Accommodate all dietary requirements
- Practise food safety
- Work with families from a range of cultural backgrounds to ensure cultural foods meet food standard requirements
- Run a weekly lunch cooking program.
Safe environment
As a child safe organisation, our educators undergo regular working with children’s and police checks. We are focusedon delivering learning and development in a safe and supportive environment, so you can trust that your child is in good hands.
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