Kindergarten
3-4 year old mixed sessional kindergarten
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Flamingo Uniting Kindergarten Wantirna.
21 Merryn Grove, Wantirna South VIC
Early Learning Centre
Early learning in Wantirna South.
We offer an inclusive and creative kinder program, led by educators who are focused on nurturing your child’s strengths, interests and social connections. We provide opportunities for children to have input into the development of the program.
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.
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:
- A beautiful, sunny indoor space
- Sand pits and mud kitchen
- Play equipment for games, climbing, skipping, throwing and catching activities
- Recycling area.
- A large outdoor space for cubbies and tree houses
- Shade trees and sails for sun protection
- Vegetable and herb garden
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:
- A beautiful, sunny indoor space
- A large outdoor space for cubbies and tree houses
- 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.
The parents say
“Our children have thrived in a caring, supportive environment and return home each day excited to share their new ideas and experiences.”
- Peter, Early learning 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 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.
Program hours and fees
Kindergarten Teacher
Lawrie
Hi, I’m Lawrie, Kindergarten Teacher and leader of the great team at Flamingo Kindergarten. I have a Bachelor of Early Childhood and have been teaching in kindergartens for over 20 years. Flamingo Kindergarten has an inviting garden space – one that inspires play, exploration and active play. Engaging children through exploring the kinder’s natural outdoor spaces sparks their natural curiosity and inquisitiveness around what they observe, finding solutions, and planning ideas with peers. Our educators place significant importance on creating a warm, engaging, educational learning environment. We build meaningful relationships with families by getting to know them and the learning goals they have for their child, incorporating their interests and skills. We look forward to going on this learning journey together. As an educator I think it’s important to embed Aboriginal perspectives within in my kindergarten teaching. My team and I do this by implanting that connection between the land, local wildlife, our community and culture through regular walks through the local reserve.
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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