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H.E Kane Uniting Early Learning Hadfield.
20A Volga Street, Hadfield VIC 3046
Early Learning Centre
Early Learning in Hadfield.
Located on Volga Street in Hadfield, our kindergarten service will nurture your child to explore, discover and learn through hands-on activities guided by our experienced educators.
We offer play-based activities tailored to your child’s interests and needs in an environment that will build their sense of belonging, resilience, kindness and teamwork.
Specialist support is available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, children living with disabilities, those unable to live at home and other children experiencing risk or vulnerability.
Program hours and fees
Our centre
Your child will enjoy hands-on, nature-based activities in our large indoor and outdoor areas. Our kindergarten features:
- Planned indoor spaces
- Large outdoor spaces
- Inclusive and accessible play equipment
- Gardening beds
- Animals.
Features title
- Planned indoor spaces
- Large outdoor spaces
- Inclusive and accessible play equipment
- Gardening beds
- Animals.
Our little learners say
“My favourite thing about kinder is I learnt how to cross my legs.”
- Sebastian, little learner
Learning experiences
Your child will participate in activities to teach them about nature and other cultures. We also place a strong emphasis on literacy skills and nurture confidence and creativity through art, music and drama.
Caring for the environment
We nurture an appreciation for nature by showing children the beauty of the environment. We will encourage your child to:
- Look after our rabbit and stick insects
- Compost food scraps
- Tend to our worm farm
- Recycle
- Reuse materials rather than buy new items
- Use reusable cloths instead of paper towels
- Tend to our fruit trees and vegetable garden.
Our three-year-olds also receive a carbon neutral kinder kit.
Incursions and Excursions
We love getting out and about in our community and welcome guests to our early learning service. Our excursions and incursions include:
- The local park
- School visits
- Walks around our community
- The library
- Local shops
- Road safety sessions
- Responsible pet ownership program
Fostering family and community connections
We love it when families get involved in our kinder activities. If you have the time, you are welcome to participate in:
- Celebrating significant cultural festivals and days
- Talking to the children about your job, hobbies or other interesting topics
- Volunteering to support our activities
- Our Parent Partnership Group.
Language
A qualified teacher visits our kindergarten each Thursday and Friday to teach Auslan (Australian Sign Language) through play, art, music and stories. These teachings are then incorporated into everyday learning to give children the opportunity to use the language independently.
Program hours and fees
Service Leader/Early Childhood Teacher
Emilia
Hi, I’m Emilia, the Service Leader and ECT at HE Kane. I have a Bachelor of Education- Early Childhood and Primary and have worked in the sector for over 17 years.
I began working in long daycare before moving to Early Childhood and Primary school education.
I am passionate about early learning because it establishes lifelong learning for children. I enjoy learning and seeing things through children’s eyes with curiosity and amazement. Childhood is a wonderful time to make discoveries and learn about the world and I’m grateful to be able to be a part of that with each child who attends H.E. Kane.
Working alongside families, the children’s first teachers, ensures we build a partnership to best support the children. I believe their growth is best achieved when it is fun and play-based in an environment where each child knows they are valued and important.
The team at H.E. Kane is a wonderful, supportive bunch of educators who want the best for each child, each family and for their team. At H.E. Kane we work together and strive for the best, each and every day.
We look forward to welcoming you.
Key Upcoming Dates
- No upcoming events
Health and wellbeing
Mental Health
Uniting educators support the positive mental health and wellbeing of children and their families. Our program includes mindfulness, meditation and caring for self and others.
Nutrition
Healthy eating and good nutrition are key for early childhood development. Our educators work hard to create positive eating environments, which reflect cultural and family values, dietary requirements and give your child the energy they need to be their best selves. We support families to provide nutritious lunch box foods and work with our local supermarket to offer children nutritious snacks throughout the day.
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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