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Alfredton Uniting Kindergarten
6 Balyarta Street, Alfredton Victoria
Early Learning Centre
Early learning in Alfredton.
Our kindergarten is located on a quiet street west of the Ballarat CBD in Alfredton.
We offer an inclusive and creative kinder program, led by educators who are focussed on nurturing your child’s strengths, interests and social connections.
Your child will enjoy fun learning adventures through creative indoor activities and outdoor experiences such as tending to our fruit, vegetable and herbs gardens where they see, touch, feel and learn as they play.
Our goal is to nurture happy, healthy children and inspire a lifelong love of learning.
Program hours and fees
Our centre
Our kindergarten offers indoor and outdoor play areas and equipment to support the physical and social development of your child. Our kinder features:
- Planned indoor spaces
- Sand and mud pits
- Shade trees and sails for sun protection
- Vegetable and herb garden
- Worm farm
- Recycling area
- Play equipment for games, climbing, skipping, throwing and catching activities
Our centre
Our kindergarten offers indoor and outdoor play areas and equipment to support the physical and social development of your child. Our kinder features:
- Planned indoor spaces
- Sand and mud pits
- Shade trees and sails for sun protection
- Vegetable and herb garden
- Worm farm
- Recycling area
- Play equipment for games, climbing, skipping, throwing and catching activities
The parents say
“I'm so grateful to have kind and caring people supporting my daughter in her kinder years.”
- Danya, parent
Learning experiences
Your child will go on excursions, get involved in the local community and take part in environmental programs to help them become active members of the Alfredton community.
Caring for the environment
Considering the world around us is an important part of our daily activities. We encourage children to:
- Recycle
- Reuse and reduce water wastage
- Learn about sustainable living
- Compost food scraps
- Maintain our worm farm.
Fostering community and cultural connections
Your child will learn about their community and other cultures. Our centre celebrates significant cultural events. We also get involved in fundraising activities for causes that are important to the Alfredton community. We have a strong relationship with the local:
- Primary schools
- Library
- Museum and art gallery
- Emergency services
- First Nations groups and members
- Animal trainers and handlers
- Farmers
- Fruit and vegetable store owners.
Program hours and fees
Team Leader
Michelle
Hi, I’m Michelle Dawson, the Team Leader at Alfredton Uniting Kindergarten. I have worked in early learning for 8 years and hold a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) as well as various certificates in Special Needs Education and Steiner Child development that support my role.
My teaching philosophy is driven by the belief that all children should have access to an education that is engaging and purposeful to their needs. My role is to guide and support children on their learning journey.
The Alfredton team provides learning opportunities based on each child’s interests and needs, supporting them to achieve educational goals and learning outcomes regardless of circumstance or background within a calm and nurturing environment.
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
Your child will learn about good nutrition to form healthy eating habits. We do this by growing fruit, vegetables and herbs in our centre garden. We also teach food safety. We respect and follow culturally appropriate food guidelines as we educate the children about healthy eating and nutrition.
Safe environment
As a child safe organisation, our educators undergo regular working with children’s and police checks. We are focussed on 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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