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Rosewood Downs Uniting Kindergarten

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Rosewood Downs Uniting Kindergarten

25 Murray Road, Dandenong North VIC

Or call 1800 183 103

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Early Learning Centre

Early learning in Dandenong North.

Our kindergarten is located in a quiet pocket of Dandenong North, onsite at Rosewood Downs Primary School.

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 filled with STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Maths), 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:

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
Sand pits and mud kitchen
Play equipment for games, climbing, skipping, throwing and catching activities
Recycling area
Shade trees and sails for sun protection
Fruit trees
Vegetable and herb garden
Worms and animal project.

The parents say

“Thank you for making us feel so welcome.”

- Early learning parent.

Learning experiences

our 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.

Caring for the environment

Considering the world around us is an important part of our daily activities.

We encourage children to:

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
Farmers
Fruit and vegetable store owners.

Program hours and fees

Key Upcoming Dates

No upcoming events

Service Leader

Xiaofang

Hi, I’m Xiaofang and I’m the service leader and educational leader at Rosewood Downs Uniting Kindergarten. I’ve worked in early learning since 2014 with children aged from six weeks to eight years.

Among my qualifications I have a Master of Teaching in Early Years, Master of Education, Child Psychology Diploma, Associate Montessori International (2.5 to 6 years) Diploma, and I’m currently undertaking a PhD exploring bilingual education in kindergartens.

I am passionate about children’s learning and education. Children empower and inspire me every day. Children are great role models on how to smile more and persist until you master a skill.

Witnessing and contributing to children’s learning and growth provide me with a sense of achievement!

At Rosewood Downs Uniting Kindergarten, we have a passionate and dedicated team with diverse cultural backgrounds and a wealth of experience in early childhood. Children’s safety and wellbeing is our priority. A fun and nurturing environment for our children to thrive is paramount to us.

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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Parent handbook.

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H.E Kane Uniting Early Learning

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H.E Kane Uniting Early Learning

20A Volga Street, Hadfield VIC 3046

Or call 1800 183 103

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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:

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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:

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

Nominated Supervisor

Karen

Hi, I’m Karen and I’m the Nominated Supervisor and teacher of the 4-year-old Echidna Group at H.E. Kane Uniting Kindergarten. I have been teaching at this kinder since 2001. I grew up in Hadfield and have many happy memories within this community.

I have a Bachelor of Early Childhood and have over 20 years’ experience in the Early Childhood sector. Teaching has always been a passion for me. I feel very lucky to be working with children, I find it extremely rewarding to support children to grow and develop to their best potential.

Our dedicated team sees the uniqueness and potential in every child. We plan our play-based programs on children’s interests and take pride in our large outdoor space, where children can imagine, explore and develop skills and most importantly have fun!

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.

Policies and downloads

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Parent handbook.

Privacy Policy.

Fees Policy.

Enrolment and Orientation Policy.

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Rosedale Uniting Early Learning

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Rosedale Uniting Early Learning

2-8 Cansick Street, Rosedale VIC 3847

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Early Learning Centre

Early Learning in Rosedale.

Located in Cansick Street in Rosedale, our kindergarten provides hands-on activities to help your child become an independent and confident learner.

We provide a play-based program tailored to your child’s interests and abilities in an environment that will build their sense of belonging, resilience, kindness and teamwork.

Our educators are experienced in supporting children who live with a range of physical and intellectual disabilities and complex medical needs.

Program hours and fees

Our centre

Planned indoor spaces
Large outdoor spaces
Inclusive and accessible play equipment
Composting and recycling areas
Gardening beds
A worm farm.

The children say

“At kinder, I love running, my friends and playing outside”

- Henry, Age 3, 2022.

Learning experiences

Your child will be exposed to new experiences, people and learn skills that will help them become broad thinkers and active community members. At our early learning service, your child will take part in:

Nature-based activities
A Greek language program
Regular excursions and incursions
Activities to build connections with local community groups
Social and emotional skill development activities
Art, music and drama
First Nations culture and language.

Caring for the environment

Our sustainability motto is “only take what you need.” Our activities focus on how to minimise waste by reusing and recycling.

Through incursions provided by Wellington Shire, we learn about recycling, composting and looking after our worm farm.

We have our own plot in the community garden where we grow seasonal fruits and vegetables and make them available to the community.

We also run regular Nature Play Kinder sessions.

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:

Fostering family and community connections

We strive to provide an environment where all families feel welcomed and accepted. We support and respect all children, as well as our staff and volunteers. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal children, the cultural safety of children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, and to providing a safe environment for children with additional needs.

We work in consultation with children and families to deliver a service that is respectful and supportive.

First Nations culture and language

First Nations culture and language are a big part of our program. Acknowledgment to country, songs and learning words in English and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander language are part of our activities. Our yarning circle is used to share stories and gathering to eat. We have a bush tucker garden and we use the foods we grow in this garden in our cooking experiences.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day is recognised and celebrated with an excursion to the Knob Reserve in Stratford. The Knob reserve is a significant site of the Gunaikurnai people with First Nations Elders sharing their culture, language and knowledge of the area on the day.

School Transition

To support the transition to school in partnership with Rosedale Primary School in terms two, three and four. School transition activities will help you and your child feel safe, secure and gain familiarity with our local school.

Program hours and fees

Early Childhood Teacher

Pauline

Hi, I’m Pauline and I’m the Early Childhood Teacher at Rosedale Uniting Early Learning. I’m a proud Monero Ngarigo woman with a large Aboriginal family in Gippsland. I’ve worked in the early learning sector for over 20 years.

I have a Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood), Graduate Certificate in Educational Inclusion and Diversity and a Master of Education.

Fostering children’s learning and development and being part of their family’s journey makes early childhood education the most rewarding job. Every group is different, but every child’s journey from beginning to end demonstrates the power passionate teachers and educators can have on a child’s development.

At Rosedale Kinder, we’re a team who recognises that every child has their individual strengths and is capable of amazing things. We provide a learning environment that fosters every child’s development. We love what we do.

Mental health

Our educators are trained in the Be You and Respectful Relationships Program. Our activities include mindfulness, meditation, yoga and caring for self and others. We support children in recognising and dealing with their emotions. Calming areas equipped with tools to self-regulate are always available at our early learning service.

Nutrition

Your child will learn about nutrition, looking after their body and the importance of an active lifestyle. We do this by:

Safe environment

Policies and downloads

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Parent handbook.

Privacy Policy.

Fees Policy.

Enrolment and Orientation Policy.

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Swifts Creek Uniting Early Learning

Centre

Swifts Creek Uniting Early Learning

6846 Great Alpine Road, Swifts Creek VIC

Or call 1800 183 103

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Early Learning Centre

Early learning in Swifts Creek.

Located on Great Alpine Road next to Swifts Creek Primary School, our kindergarten and childcare services will help your child to explore, learn and build social skills.

You can rely on us for long day care to support your busy schedule, while we provide fun and creative early learning experiences for your child.

We offer activities tailored to your child’s interests and needs in an environment that will build their sense of belonging, resilience, kindness and teamwork.

Our educators are experienced in supporting children who live with a range of physical and intellectual disabilities.

Program hours and fees

Our centre

Your child will interact and learn from their peers in our spacious indoor and outdoor areas. Our early learning centre features:

Our centre

Your child will interact and learn from their peers in our spacious indoor and outdoor areas. Our early learning centre features:

Equipment for activities such as climbing, skipping, throwing and catchingspaces
Planned indoor spaces
Large natural outdoor spaces
Sand and mud pit
Water tank
Cubby house
Gardening beds
Shade sail.

The parents say

“The smiles on the kids' faces after a busy day of learning and fun is such a joy to see”

- Danica, parent.

Learning experiences

We will nurture your child’s inquisitive mind through our range of fun and educational activities and excursions.

Caring for the environment

Our early learning program will encourage your child to care for the environment. We do this by:

Excursions

We love to take the children out into our local community to explore the world around them. Excursions include trips to:

Incursions

We welcome visitors and guest speakers to present to the children, including:

Sally Ward from Walker Learning to prepare children for their transition to primary school
Reading Circle
The local school
Visits from speech and occupational therapists
Drum music lessons
Pet safety professionals
Road safety professionals
Emergency service providers.

Family and community connections

We work with local people, groups and services to create opportunities for children to recognise they are part of the Swifts Creek community. We also invite families to participate in their child’s early learning experience in ways they feel comfortable. You are invited to:

Celebrate significant cultural festivals and days
Talk to the children about your job, hobbies or other interesting topics
Volunteer your time to support our programs
Assisting with fundraising
Join our Parent Partnership Group (positions are elected at the annual meeting of our kindergarten parents).

Local community members, groups or services we partner with to foster your child’s understanding and connections with our region include:

Program hours and fees

Early Childhood Teacher

Jodie

Hi, I’m Jodie and I’m the Early Childhood Teacher at Swifts Creek Early Learning Service. I hold a Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies. I’ve been educating the children of Swifts Creek for over 10 years and have worked in early learning for 20 years. My passion and love for this service and community inspires me to continue caring for our future generation.

I’m an advocate for children and extend that into providing them with the best outcomes. Our team educates the children with healthy eating and physical activities. Seeing the children exploring through play and hands-on experiments, and the excitement on their faces as they learn, lets you know you’re making a difference in their lives.

It is a privilege to be a part of the Swifts Creek Kindergarten and being a part of the children’s learning journey.

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

We are passionate about ensuring your child enjoys fresh and nutritional food at our early learning centre. We use produce grown at our centre and locally sourced produce. At our early learning centre, we:

Grow our own fruit, vegetables and herbs
Teach food safety
Educate children and families about nutrition and healthy eating
Participate in a community health and wellbeing program called Smiles 4 Miles, which teaches good oral health and healthy eating habits.

Safe environment

Policies and downloads

pdf

Parent handbook.

Privacy Policy.

Fees Policy.

Enrolment and Orientation Policy.

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Poowong Uniting Kindergarten

Centre

Poowong Uniting Kindergarten

12 Ranceby Road, Poowong Victoria

or call 1800 183 103

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Early Learning Centre

Early learning in Poowong.

Located next to the Poowong Maternal and Child Health Centre, our kindergarten has educated and cared for local children since 1972.

Our educators are passionate about nurturing your child’s strengths, interests and abilities as we work with them to foster their physical, social and emotional learning.

We will support your child to build relationships with their peers, develop their communication skills, decision making and resilience.

Our goal is to nurture happy, healthy children and inspire a lifelong love of learning.

Program hours and fees

Our centre

We place a strong emphasis on outside activities such a climbing, cycling and gardening to improve your child’s motor skills. Our kindergarten features:

Planned indoor spaces
Large outdoor spaces
Undercover deck
Wheelchair access ramp
Sand pit and mud pit
Trees, natural shade and shade sail
Gardening beds for herbs and vegetables

Our centre

We place a strong emphasis on outside activities such a climbing, cycling and gardening to improve your child’s motor skills. Our kindergarten features:

Planned indoor spaces
Large outdoor spaces
Undercover deck
Wheelchair access ramp
Sand pit and mud pit
Trees, natural shade and shade sail
Gardening beds for herbs and vegetables
Play area with climbing equipment
Swings
Bicycle track
Cubby house
Equipment for climbing, skipping, throwing and catching
Water tank.

Our little learners say

“I like my kinder teachers, the toys and play equipment.”

- Harvey, little learner

Learning experiences

We carefully plan opportunities for outdoor nature-based play and creative indoor activities. Our programs are focussed on being fun, informative and collaborative.

Caring for the environment

Caring for the environment is a big part of our kindergarten’s approach. We will encourage your child to foster a love for the environment through our sustainability activities. We even have solar panels on the roof of our cubby house. We will encourage your child to:

Family and community connections

Poowong is a small, tight-knit community. We get involved in local activities to help your child interact with community members and develop a sense of belonging. We participate in the Poowong Dairy Expo. Community members, groups and services we regularly engage with include:

Poowong Primary School
Library
Emergency service providers
Medical professionals
Indigenous community groups and members
Farmers
Cafes
The Flying Bookworm Theatre Company
Let’s Read
Smiles 4 Miles.
Men's Shed
Lions Club
Garden Club
Country Women's Association.

We encourage you to take an active role in your child’s early learning experience. You can join us in:

Celebrating significant cultural festivals and days
Talking to the children about your job, hobbies or other interesting topics
Volunteering your time to support our programs
Assisting with fundraising
Our Parent Advisory Committee (positions are elected at the annual meeting of our kindergarten parents).

Languages

We participate in the Early Learning Languages Australia program. Children in our four-year-old program learn Chinese through apps on iPads. Time on technology is carefully monitored by educators. We support children’s language and literacy through our kinder lending library and book gifting programs.

Program hours and fees

Early Childhood Teacher

Lisa

Hi, I’m Lisa and I’m the Early Childhood Teacher at Poowong Uniting Kindergarten. I’m a mother and grandmother and am part of a dairy partnership with my husband, who has been a dairy farmer for over 30 years.

I’ve worked in early learning for over 30 years, 20 of which have been at Poowong Kinder.

Over this time, I have seen many changes to early learning and continually adapt with the times. The kinder team have worked to build Poowong Kinder as welcoming, progressive, and genuinely caring about and nurturing children’s learning and development. Every child we have the privilege to work with will have the best opportunity to reach their full potential and have a positive and fun experience at kinder.

Looking forward to meeting you in the future.

Mental health

Nutrition

We teach children about the importance of healthy eating and nutrition. At our kindergarten, we:

Safe environment

Policies and downloads

pdf

Parent handbook.

Privacy Policy.

Fees Policy.

Enrolment and Orientation Policy.

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Paynesville Uniting Kindergarten

Centre

Paynesville Uniting Kindergarten

100 Langford Parade, Paynesville Victoria

Or call 1800 183 103

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Early Learning Centre

Early learning in Paynesville.

Our kindergarten is located on Langford Parade, opposite Southon Bush Reserve.

Our educators are passionate about nurturing your child’s self-esteem, sense of belonging and wellbeing to help them thrive.

Your child will engage in hands-on, nature-based activities and collaborative play to foster their strengths, interests and social connections.

We have experienced educators who specialise in working with children of all abilities embrace their diverse ways of learning.

Our kinder has access to a range of specialists, including speech therapists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, paediatric consultants, social workers and maternal and child health nurses.

Program hours and fees

Our centre

Our kinder features inviting indoor and outdoor learning spaces that provide connections with nature, community and foster curiosity and creativity through play-based learning. Our kindergarten features:

Planned indoor spaces
Leafy yards that attract local birds
Undercover pergola areas
Amphitheatre
Mud kitchen
Sand pits
Boat

Our centre

Planned indoor spaces
Leafy yards that attract local birds
Undercover pergola areas
Amphitheatre
Mud kitchen
Sand pits
Boat
Swings
Cubby houses
Large fort, climbing equipment and slide
Water tanks
Vegetable garden and fruit trees
Worm farms.

Our little learners say

“I love coming to kinder to see all of my friends.”

- Chloe, little learner

Learning experiences

Your child will be provided with interesting and stimulating materials to help them investigate, discover and create.

Your child will enjoy:

Incursions
Regular walking excursions in our local community
Nature bush and beach kinder
Recycling projects
Cultural awareness activities
Visiting local schools and retirement villages.

Family and community connections

We encourage you to participate in your child’s learning journey. We invite you to:

Celebrate each family’s unique culture
Volunteer time to be a part of the program
Share your individual skills, interests and hobbies
Assist with fundraising
Participate in our Parent Partnership Group.

Program hours and fees

Early Childhood Teacher

Lisa

Hi, I’m Lisa and I’m the Early Childhood Teacher at Paynesville Kindergarten. I have worked in early learning for over 30 years and hold an Advanced Diploma in Early Childhood Teaching 0–8-year-olds.

My values as a teacher are kindness, commitment, and professionalism. I am passionate about early learning because it is vital that children experience a rich, positive, engaging, and calming learning and development environment in their formative years. Creating a love for learning, in which each child feels a sense of place and belonging, is my heart felt goal. Every day is different, every child and group is different, and that makes my job so refreshing, rewarding and a rich learning experience for me too. Families are always the child’s first and foremost teacher and I endeavour to support them by building strong and trusting relationships.

Key Upcoming Dates

No upcoming events

Health and wellbeing

Mental health

Our educators are trained in various programs to support the mental health of your child. We offer yoga, mindfulness and relaxation techniques for children. Our educators 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.

Physical wellbeing

We offer learning experiences and activities that will help your child to care for their physical health. We offer:

Perceptual Motor Program
Smiles 4 Miles Program
Growing fruit, vegetables and herbs through the Stephanie Alexander Program
Cooking experiences
Sun Smart Program
Bushfire awareness.

Safe environment

Policies and downloads

pdf

Parent handbook.

Privacy Policy.

Fees Policy.

Enrolment and Orientation Policy.

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Rupert Street Uniting Early Learning

Centre

Rupert Street Uniting Early Learning

115-117 Rupert Street, Collingwood VIC

Or call 1800 183 103

Childcare Long day care Kindergarten 3-4 year old integrated kindergarten

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Early Learning Centre

Early learning in Collingwood.

Located in the inner–city Melbourne suburb of Collingwood, our childcare and kindergarten service has educated and cared for children in our community since 1907.

You can rely on us for long day care to support your busy schedule, while we provide fun and creative early learning experiences for your child.

We offer activities led by educators who are passionate about fostering your child’s individual strengths, interests and social connections.

Our goal is to nurture happy, healthy children and inspire a lifelong love of learning.

Our educators are experienced in supporting children who live with a range of physical and intellectual disabilities.

Program hours and fees

Our centre

Your child will enjoy hands–on, nature–based activities in our large indoor and outdoor areas. Our early learning centre features: