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Glassford Street Uniting Kindergarten
1 Glassford Street, Maffra VIC 3860
Early Learning Centre
Early learning in Maffra.
Our Glassford Street Kindergarten offers vibrant indoor and large outdoor spaces for your child to explore, discover, build confidence and make friends.
Our educators are passionate about working with children to build their sense of belonging, resilience, kindness and teamwork.
Your child will learn to care for the environment while discovering the wonderful world around them through nature-based, hands-on activities that foster their sense of adventure and creativity.
Our educators are experienced in supporting children who live with physical and intellectual disabilities.
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
- Large outdoor spaces
- Gumtrees
- Sand pit with access for all abilities
- A jetty and wooden boat
- Bush tucker garden
- Storytelling table
- Mud kitchen
- Vegetable and herb gardens
- Climbing equipment and monkey bars
- Cubby houses
- Swings under shade sail.
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
- Large outdoor spaces
- Gumtrees
- Sand pit with access for all abilities
- A jetty and wooden boat
- Bush tucker garden
- Storytelling table
- Mud kitchen
- Vegetable and herb gardens
- Climbing equipment and monkey bars
- Cubby houses
- Swings under shade sail.
Our little learners say
“At kinder, I love running, my friends and playing outside.”
-Henry, little learner
Learning experiences
The team at Glassford Street Kindergarten will help your child to build the foundations for positive future learning and wellbeing.
Caring for the environment
We teach sustainability practices including recycling, reducing waste and reusing materials for craft. As part of our commitment to caring for the environment, we have a rainwater tank, worm farm and compost area. Children learn about sustainability by growing their own fruit and vegetables in our kindergarten garden.
Excursions
We welcome visitors to our kinder from the:
- Wellington Shire Sustainability Program to promote recycling, reusing, reducing waste
- Boisdale Consolidate School Grade 6 Literacy Leadership Program
- Living Safely with Dogs Program
- Museum of Victoria Dinosaurs and Fossils Discovery Program
- Wellington Shire Librarian Program
- Country Fire Association.
Family and community connections
Families and carers are encouraged to get involved in activities and excursions at our kindergarten. You can:
- Join in significant cultural festivals and days
- Volunteer your time to help in our garden or with reading
- Talk to the children about your job, hobbies or other interesting topics
- Assist with fundraising
- Join the Parent Advisory Committee.
Program hours and fees
Kindergarten Teacher
Raquel
Hi, I’m Raquel and I’m a Kindergarten Teacher and Nominated Supervisor at Glassford Street Uniting Kindergarten. I hold a Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood) and have worked in the sector for 16 years. I consider myself an advocate for children and their right to play, learn and develop. In our At Glassford Kinder, we welcome you as part of our learning community where we plan activities and experiences based on the strengths and interests of every child.
kindergarten community I ensure children feel that they belong to a group, share who they are, and are valued and respected.
Mental health
Our educator 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
We support your child to make healthy food choices with the key message: Eat Well, Drink Well, Clean Well. We cook with fresh produce from our kinder garden, share healthy recipes and offer children a fresh fruit platter at the beginning of each session.
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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