Kindergarten
3-4 year old mixed sessional kindergarten
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Rosewood Downs Uniting Kindergarten
25 Murray Road, Dandenong North VIC
Early Learning Centre
Dandenong North Early Learning Kindergarten.
Our kindergarten is located in a quiet pocket of Dandenong North, onsite at Rosewood Downs Primary School.
We offer an inclusive and creative kinder program, led by educators who are focused on nurturing your child’s strengths, interests and social connections.
At Rosewood Downs Uniting Kindergarten, your child will enjoy fun learning adventures through creative indoor activities and outdoor experiences filled with STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Maths), sustainability, inclusion and diversity.
Our goal is to create a preschool environment in our local Dandenong North area that nurtures happy, healthy children and inspires a lifelong love of learning.
Program hours and fees
Our centre
Our Rosewood Downs preschool offers indoor and outdoor play areas and equipment to support the physical and social development of your child. Our kinder/preschool features:
- Planned indoor spaces
- 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
- Fruit trees
- Worms and animals project
Our centre
Our Rosewood Downs kindergarten offers indoor and outdoor play areas and equipment to support the physical and social development of your child. Our kinder/preschool features:
- Planned indoor spaces
- Sand pits and mud kitchen
- Play equipment for games, climbing, skipping, throwing and catching activities
- Recycling area
- Shade trees and sails for sun protection
- Fruit trees
- Vegetable and herb garden
- Worms and animal project.
The parents say
“Thank you for making us feel so welcome.”
- Early learning 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 local 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 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
- Farmers
- Fruit and vegetable store owners.
Program hours and fees
Service and Educational Leader
Shalinie
Hi I’m Shalinie, the Service and Educational Leader at Rosewood Downs Uniting Kindergarten. I am also the kinder teacher for the Koala group. I have been working in early years education since 2001, with children from the age of six months to eight years. I hold a bachelor’s degree in education (Early Childhood Education and Care), a diploma and As an educator and teacher, I believe it’s important to understand a child’s individuality and respect them for who they are. Respect for self and others will encourage children to be respectful of their peers, teachers, parents, and their environment. At Rosewood Downs Kinder, we create an open learning environment that provides opportunities for children to choose their own method of learning. Nourishing a child’s mind will improve their ability to take on a challenge and be able to face triumph with humility and setbacks with resilience. They will then better understand their own abilities in different circumstances and become a confident, enthusiastic learner. The team at Rosewood Downs look forward to meeting your family.
a certificate III in Children’s Services, a Child Psychology Diploma, an Affiliated Montessori International diploma, a Community Welfare Work diploma, a Certificate IV in Disability Services and a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
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.
Policies and downloads
FAQs
Yes, our Dandenong North kindergarten provides plenty of street parking for parents and guardians for easy drop-off and pick-up.
Program hours at Rosewood Downs kindergarten are listed on our page and may be subject to change. At this stage we do not offer extended hours.
Our educators at Rosewood Downs Uniting in Dandenong North are highly experienced and trained in early childhood education, with specific skills to support the needs of your children. Contact us for more information.
Uniting’s kindergarten facilities include planned indoor spaces, outdoor play areas with sand pits, a mud kitchen, climbing equipment, a vegetable garden, and much more.
We are currently taking free enrollments for 3 and 4 year olds at Rosewood Downs Kindergarten in Dandenong North.
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