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The Basin Uniting Kindergarten.
385 Forest Road, The Basin VIC
Early Learning Centre
Early learning in The Basin.
We offer an inclusive and creative kinder program, led by educators who are focused on nurturing your child’s strengths, interests and social connections. We provide opportunities for children to have input into the development of the program.
Your child will enjoy fun learning adventures through creative indoor activities and outdoor experiences, sustainability, inclusion and diversity.
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:
- A beautiful, sunny indoor space
- Sand pits and mud kitchen
- Play equipment for games, climbing, skipping, throwing and catching activities
- Recycling area.
- A large outdoor space for cubbies and tree houses
- Shade trees and sails for sun protection
- Vegetable and herb garden
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:
- A beautiful, sunny indoor space
- A large outdoor space for cubbies and tree houses
- Sand pits and mud kitchen
- Play equipment for games, climbing, skipping, throwing and catching activities
- Recycling area
- Shade trees and sails for sun protection
- Vegetable and herb garden.
The little learners say
“I like kinder because the teachers teach nicely.”
– Aoife, Little learner
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 local community. We also get involved in fundraisers and social events.
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 practices
- Compost food scraps
- Grow and look after plants and trees.
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 community.
We have a strong relationship with our local:
- Primary school
- Library
- Museum and art gallery
- Emergency services
- Indigenous community groups and members
- Animal trainers and handlers.
Program hours and fees
Service Leader and Teacher
Jodie
Hi, I’m Jodie and I’m the Service leader, Educational leader and Teacher at The Basin Uniting Kindergarten. I have a Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies and an Associate Diploma in Social Science. I’ve worked in the sector for over 30 years, and within Knox early learning centres for 20. Our engaging natural play spaces, open ended play experiences and our intentional teaching skills provide an incredibly rich and immersive kindergarten program for the children. Our wonderful team loves to build quality relationships and connections with the families in our kindergarten. We really enjoy making families feel welcome. We build on children’s social and emotional skills and give them the tools and strategies needed to navigate life and interacting with others such as conflict resolution, making friends and regulating their emotions. We look forward to seeing you and sharing our wonderful kindergarten with your family.
The most incredible part about early learning is children’s wonder in everything they do. – Being able to build on their knowledge and understanding of the world and the community around them is so rewarding.
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 can also refer to mental health support programs 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 practices. 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 focused 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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