Clyde Street Uniting Kindergarten Thornbury.
70 Clyde Street, Thornbury VIC
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Early Learning Centre
Early learning in Thornbury.
Our kindergarten is located in vibrant Thornbury, an inner-city suburb northwest of Melbourne.
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, sustainability, inclusion and diversity.
Our goal is to nurture happy, healthy children and inspire a lifelong love of learning.
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
- A large outdoor space
- Sand pits and mud kitchen
- Play equipment for games, climbing, skipping, throwing and catching activities.
- Shade trees and sails for sun protection
- Edible garden
- Recycling area
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 space
- A large outdoor space
- Sand pits and mud kitchen
- Shade trees and sails for sun protection
- Edible garden
- Recycling area
- Play equipment for games, climbing, skipping, throwing and catching activities.
The parents say
- Franca, 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. We also get involved in fundraisers and social events.
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 family and community 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 the local:
- Primary School
- Library
- Museum and art gallery
- Emergency services
- Indigenous community groups and members
- Animal trainers and handlers.
Service Leader and Teacher
Nicole
Hi, I’m Nicole and I’m the Service Leader and a Kindergarten Teacher at Clyde Street Uniting Kindergarten. I hold a Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education. I’ve been in the early learning sector for over 15 years, working across a range of roles and services. I’m passionate about creating meaningful, play-based learning experiences that nurture each child’s sense of identity, curiosity, and confidence. I’m a mum myself and have a personal understanding of the trust families place in us. Our team places great importance on building strong, respectful partnerships with families, who are their child’s first and most important teachers. Our team takes the time to truly get to know each child and their family. Our warm, engaging, and inclusive environment encourages children to explore, grow, and thrive. Our passionate and experienced team works in close partnership with families to support every child’s unique journey. We love to dabble in languages at Clyde Street, so don’t be surprised if your child comes home counting or chatting in French, Italian, Tagalog, Japanese—or more! We can’t wait to welcome you to the kinder.
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.
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