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Enid Rogers Uniting Kindergarten Ballarat
2 Forest Street, Lake Wendouree Ballarat, VIC 3350
Early Learning Centre
Early learning in Lake Wendouree.
Located close to Lake Wendouree, our recently renovated kindergarten offers an inclusive and creative program led by educators who will nurture your child’s strengths, interests and social connections.
Our educators teach children the importance of care and respect for others, reflecting the values of our local community.
We offer nature-based, hands-on early learning activities to nurture happy, healthy children and inspire a lifelong love of learning.
Program hours and fees
Our centre
Our town features beautiful, natural surroundings that are reflected throughout our kinder. Our kindergarten features:
- Planned indoor spaces
- Sand pit
- Trees and natural shade
- Vegetable and herb garden beds
- Pergola
- Shade sail
- Play area with climbing equipment
- Cubby house
- Play equipment for activities such as climbing, skipping, throwing and catching.
Our centre
Our town features beautiful, natural surroundings that are reflected throughout our kinder. Our kindergarten features:
- Planned indoor spaces
- Sand pit
- Trees and natural shade
- Vegetable and herb garden beds
- Pergola
- Shade sail
- Play area with climbing equipment
- Cubby house
- Play equipment for activities such as climbing, skipping, throwing and catching.
The parents say
“It's been great to have my daughter come home after kinder excited about what she has learned.”
- Early learning parent
Learning experiences
Our kindergarten offers activities and early learning programs to support the intellectual, physical and social development of your child.
Caring for the environment
To educate children about the importance of sustainability, we:
- Encourage recycling
- Promote everyday sustainable living
- Take excursions that encourage children to care for the environment around them.
Excursions
We love excursions! Your child will enjoy excursions to:
- The art gallery
- Museums
- The botanical gardens
- Local schools
- The local library.
Children also enjoy activities we arrange at our kindergarten, such as responsible pet ownership sessions and music lessons.
Family and community connections
Ballarat is a tight-knit community. Your child will regularly interact with members of the community to develop their sense of belonging. We encourage families to participate in our activities.
You can get involved in:
- Celebrating significant cultural festivals and days
- Talking to the children about your job, hobbies and other interesting topics
- Volunteering your time to support our programs
- Assisting with fundraising
- Participate in our Parent Partnership Group (positions are elected at the annual meeting of our kindergarten parents).
We regularly engage with local community groups and invite special guests to talk to the children.
These may include:
- Local primary schools
- Local library
- Museums
- Local service providers and medical professionals
- First Nations community groups and members
- Animal trainers or handlers
- Farmers.
Program hours and fees
Kindergarten Teacher & Service Coordinator
Clare
Hi, I’m Clare and I’ve been the Service Coordinator and a teacher at Enid Rogers Uniting Kindergarten for 21 years. I have also worked part-time as a Lecturer in Early Childhood Education at Australian Catholic University.
I have a Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies as well as a Master’s in Education and am currently undertaking my PhD in Education. I have been passionate about early learning from a young age – to enable all children to have a positive start to their educational journey.
At Enid Rogers Kindergarten, our core value is around our relationships and connection. You are welcomed as much as your child. We believe that children need to be supported in developing their social and emotions skills just as much as in developing their academic skills.
We believe that a child’s family is their number one educator and together we can give your child the best start to their early education.
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
At a time when your child is forming new habits, we will guide them towards making healthy choices. We encourage children to take an active role in their food preparation and work closely with families to guide them towards making nutritious choices for their children. At our kindergarten we enjoy cooking experiences around 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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