Kindergarten
3-4 year old integrated kindergarten
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Rosewood Downs Uniting Kindergarten
25 Murray Road, Dandenong North VIC
Early Learning Centre
Early learning in Dandenong North.
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.
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 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 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 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 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
our 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
Key Upcoming Dates
- No upcoming events
Service Leader
Xiaofang
Hi, I’m Xiaofang and I’m the service leader and educational leader at Rosewood Downs Uniting Kindergarten. I’ve worked in early learning since 2014 with children aged from six weeks to eight years. Among my qualifications I have a Master of Teaching in Early Years, Master of Education, Child Psychology Diploma, Associate Montessori International (2.5 to 6 years) Diploma, and I’m currently undertaking a PhD exploring bilingual education in kindergartens. I am passionate about children’s learning and education. Children empower and inspire me every day. Children are great role models on how to smile more and persist until you master a skill. Witnessing and contributing to children’s learning and growth provide me with a sense of achievement! At Rosewood Downs Uniting Kindergarten, we have a passionate and dedicated team with diverse cultural backgrounds and a wealth of experience in early childhood. Children’s safety and wellbeing is our priority. A fun and nurturing environment for our children to thrive is paramount to us.
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
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