Bacchus Marsh Montessori Uniting Kindergarten

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Bacchus Marsh Montessori Uniting Kindergarten

176 Gisborne Road, Darley VIC

Or call 1800 183 103

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Early Learning Centre

Early learning in Baccus Marsh.

Our kindergarten has been an important part of the Bacchus Marsh community for 25 years and is just a five-minute walk from Darley Park.

Our educators follow the Montessori approach, which inspires children to develop a lifelong love of learning by following their natural development.

Your child will participate in educational and age-appropriate activities according to their interests, helping them progress at their own pace.

We offer hands-on activities and collaborative play to help your child form social bonds with their peers.

Our educators are passionate about nurturing self-expression to bring out the best in your child.

We welcome children of all abilities at our kindergarten and work hard to ensure that every family feels part of our tight-knit community.

Program hours and fees

Our centre

Our large outdoor and indoor spaces are ideal for Montessori based activities that encourage the physical and social development of your child. Our kindergarten features:

Our centre

Our large outdoor and indoor spaces are ideal for Montessori based activities that encourage the physical and social development of your child. Our kindergarten features:

Planned indoor spaces
Creative spaces
Large inclusive outdoor spaces
Quiet spaces for rest and relaxation
Native flora and a bush tucker garden
Gardening beds including vegetables, herbs and edible flowers.

Marrum/Joey Early Learners 2-year-old program

To help integrate your child into 3-year-old kindergarten, we run a group for 2-year-olds each Wednesday from 9.30am – 11.30am during kindergarten terms.

To find out more or to enrol, contact us or call our customer service team on 1800 183 103.

Our little learners say

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

- Harvey, little learner

Learning experiences

Through a variety of different lessons, activities and excursions, there’s always something new for your child to discover and learn at our kindergarten. We encourage children to embrace sustainable practices and care for the environment through our gardening and recycling activities.

We also have some special animal members including Bluey the blue-tongued lizard who we’ve raised from a baby, a family of fish and two hens that we hatched from eggs and now they lay eggs for us.

Excursions and incursions

We love excursions and welcoming visitors to our centre.

We often visit or welcome people from:

Museums Victoria
Western Water
Country Fire Authority
Victoria Police
Swimland
Responsible pet ownership program
Healthy Harold program
Primary school partnership program
Bravehearts – child protection
Thingletoodle road safety
Wurundjeri Council Woiwurrung Language Program
Bunnings
Auskick
Dental van.

Museums Victoria
Western Water
Country Fire Authority
Victoria Police
Swimland
Responsible pet ownership program
Healthy Harold program

Primary school partnership program
Bravehearts – child protection
Thingletoodle road safety
Wurundjeri Council Woiwurrung Language Program
Bunnings
Auskick
Dental van.

Family and community connections

We welcome families and carers into our kindergarten to share our learning experiences and connect with our community. Whether assisting with fundraising activities or having your say through the Parent Partnership Group, we encourage you to get involved. We celebrate many different cultural festivals and invite family participation. Your child will get to know their local community through visits to local primary schools and emergency service providers.

Language

We have educators who speak Tamil, Afrikaans, Punjabi, Arabic, Hindi, Gujarati and Urdu in addition to English. If you need any communication to be translated into any language, we’re happy to help.

Program hours and fees

Team Leader

Caroline

Hi, I’m Caroline and I’ve been the Team Leader at Bacchus Marsh Montessori Uniting Kindergarten for over ten years. I’ve worked in early learning for over 20 years and hold a Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies, a Postgraduate Diploma of Education Studies (Early Childhood) and a Montessori Diploma.

I am passionate about early learning as I feel I can make a positive difference in young people’s lives, and their family. I learn something every single day from the amazing children and enjoy the positive experiences they bring.

We’re a truly amazing team of educators that will provide the best care possible for your child, as this is our combined greatest priority. We all highly value the Montessori method and are always striving for improvement. The prepared environment and lovely garden are very inviting and are a beautiful space for your child to continue their individual learning journey.

Mental health

Our educators are trained in various programs to support the mental health of your child. We also offer mental health referral for families if you find yourself in need of assistance.

Physical wellbeing

We teach healthy eating habits and general wellbeing to help your child thrive. Children take an active role in their food preparation through tending to the fruit, vegetable and herb gardens at our service. Our wellbeing learning experiences extend beyond nutrition. We also have visits from the dental van and other health practitioners such as psychologists, speech and occupational therapists.

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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Clyde Street Uniting Kindergarten

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Clyde Street Uniting Kindergarten

70 Clyde Street, Thornbury VIC

Or call 1800 183 103

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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.

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 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

"Thanks so much for making every day a fun day for the kids."

- 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:

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:

Program hours and fees

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.

Policies and downloads

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Parent handbook.

Privacy Policy.

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Fees Policy.

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Enrolment and Orientation Policy.

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Bass Valley Uniting Early Learning

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Bass Valley Uniting Kindergarten

Bass Valley Uniting Early Learning

60 Corinella Road, Corinella VIC 3984

Or call 1800 183 103

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Early Learning Centre

Early learning in Corinella.

Located alongside Bass Valley Primary School, we provide child care and kindergarten services to the Corinella community.

Your child will learn in an environment that will build their sense of belonging, resilience, kindness and teamwork.

Your child will have access to age-appropriate activities and personalised care while they play and explore in our beautiful centre.

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

To express interest in enrolling in long day care, please fill out our online form.

Program hours and fees

Our centre

Your child will learn, play and explore in our large indoor and outdoor areas. Our centre features:

Our centre

Your child will learn, play and explore in our large indoor and outdoor areas. Our centre features:

Planned indoor spaces
Large outdoor spaces
Inclusive and accessible play equipment
Children’s library
Composting and recycling areas
Community kitchen
Gardening beds
A worm farm.

The children say

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

- Henry, Little learner

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.

Caring for the environment

Caring for the world around us is an important part of our program. We will encourage your child to:

Excursions

We love getting out and about in our community and welcoming guests to our early learning service.

Our excursions include:

Incursions

At our early learning service, your child will take part in:

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

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.

Program hours and fees

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

We encourage children to take care of their minds and bodies. We provide healthy and nourishing food to fuel growing bodies and emphasise the importance of healthy eating. Your child will assist in preparing healthy food, which is culturally and dietary appropriate. We use locally grown ingredients, some from our own garden. We also participate in the Smiles 4 Miles program to encourage good oral health and healthy eating.

Safe environment

Policies and downloads

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Parent handbook.

Privacy Policy.

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Fees Policy.

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Enrolment and Orientation Policy.

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Beverley Hills Uniting Kindergarten

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Beverley Hills Uniting Kindergarten

2 Damala Street, Doncaster East VIC

Or call 1800 183 103

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Early Learning Centre

Early learning in Doncaster East.

Our kindergarten is located on the site of Beverley Hills 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, 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:

A beautiful, sunny indoor space
A large outdoor space for cubbies and tree houses
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 children say

"I love this kinder so much, it's nice and comfy."

- Manna, Little learner

Learning experiences

Caring for the environment

Considering the world around us is an important part of our daily activities. We encourage children
to:

Fostering family and community connections

We have a strong relationship with the local:

Program hours and fees

Health and wellbeing

Mental health

Nutrition

Safe environment

Policies and downloads

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Parent handbook.

Privacy Policy.

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Fees Policy.

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Enrolment and Orientation Policy.

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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

Policies and downloads

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Parent handbook.

Privacy Policy.

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Fees Policy.

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Enrolment and Orientation Policy.

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Yea Uniting Early Learning

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Yea Uniting Early Learning

23 The Semi Circle, Yea VIC

Or call 1800 183 103

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Early Learning Centre

Early learning in Yea.

Located in The Semi Circle, our service offers kindergarten and childcare services to the Yea community.

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.

Your child will explore, discover and learn through hands–on activities guided by our experienced educators.

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

Our large outdoor spaces will allow your child to learn from our wealth of natural resources. Our
early learning service features:

Planned indoor spaces
Large outdoor spaces
Sand and mud pits
Vegetable and herb gardens
Recycling area
Hand water pump, which runs down a rocky riverbed
Water tank

Play equipment for activities such as climbing, skipping, throwing and catching
Trees and natural shade
Pergola
Shade sail
Swings
Bike track
A boat in our outdoor space.

Our centre

Our large outdoor spaces will allow your child to learn from our wealth of natural resources. Our
early learning service features:

Play equipment for activities such as climbing, skipping, throwing and catching
Planned indoor spaces
Large outdoor spaces
Sand and mud pits
Vegetable and herb gardens
Recycling area
Hand water pump, which runs down a rocky riverbed
Water tank
Trees and natural shade
Pergola
Shade sail
Swings
Bike track
A boat in our outdoor space.

The parents say

“Thank you for bringing such joy into our family during what has been a challenging period”

- Early learning parent.

Learning experiences

Our early learning activities will support your child to learn about art, different cultures, nature and careers through excursions and visits from local organisations and programs.

Caring for the environment

We include lessons on sustainability and environmental awareness in many of our activities to strengthen your child’s connection to the environment and our community. Some of our activities include:

Excursions

We love excursions. We often enjoy outings including:

ELF Day (children walk to local venues dressed as their favourite book character and are read to by community members)
Supermarkets
Healsville Sanctuary
Local police station
Fire brigade
Post office

Incursions

We also welcome entertaining and informative visitors including:

Black Snake Productions
Dinosaur Museum
A Dentist
Goulburn Valley Water
Responsible Pet Program
Bravehearts
Tingle Toodle
Special Person's Day - Carp Production
A First Nations Elder.

Family and community connections

We encourage you to participate in your child’s early learning experience in whatever ways you can. We invite you to:

To build your child’s community connections, we regularly engage with local groups, members and programs, including:

Local primary schools to assist with the transition to school
The local children’s network meeting
Emergency services
A dentist
The maternal and child health nurse
A speech therapist
Farmers and vets.

Program hours and fees

4 Year Old Kindergarten Teacher

Fiona

Hi, I’m Fiona, the Acting Centre Director and 4-year-old Kindergarten Teacher at Yea Uniting Early Learning. I’ve worked in early learning for 25 years and have been the 4-year-old teacher at Yea for 10 years. During this time, I have seen our service grow and develop into the thriving hub it is today.

I have a Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies and am currently studying my Graduate Diploma of Psychological Science.

I love knowing that I am making a positive difference in the lives of the children and families that I support.

At Yea, we value community and build strong relationships with our children and families. We provide children and families with a service that we would be happy to send our own children to, and work hard to ensure that we are continually evolving the program so that we can continue to grow and develop while meeting changing community needs.

Mental health

Nutrition

Helping children to make healthy food choices is an important part of our daily activities. We offer lessons on food safety and cooking using the produce from our garden. This allows children to apply what they have learnt about nutrition and environmental sustainability. At our early learning centre, we:

Grow our own fruit, vegetables and herbs
Work with families from a range of cultural backgrounds to ensure cultural foods meet requirements
Offer progressive snack and lunchtime to empower children to ask for what they want and when
Participate in the Healthy Together Victoria Achievement Program
Work with the Smiles 4 Miles program to teach good oral health and healthy eating habits

Safe environment

Policies and downloads

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Parent handbook.

Privacy Policy.

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Fees Policy.

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Enrolment and Orientation Policy.

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Swifts Creek Uniting Early Learning

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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

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

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Parent handbook.

Privacy Policy.

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Fees Policy.

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Enrolment and Orientation Policy.

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Port Melbourne Uniting Kindergarten

Centre

Port Melbourne Uniting Kindergarten

144 Bridge Street, Port Melbourne Victoria

Or call 1800 183 103

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Early Learning Centre

Early learning in Port Melbourne.

Located beside the Port Melbourne Uniting Church, our kindergarten offers programs for children to enjoy fun and adventurous learning activities.

Our kinder has been educating and caring for the children of the Port Phillip community since 1955.

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

We welcome children of all abilities and have two educators from the Port Phillip Specialist School who are part of our teaching team.

Our educators offer an inclusive environment and can support children who live with physical and intellectual disabilities.

Program hours and fees

Our centre

Hear from a little learner

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

- Chloe, little learner

Learning experiences

Building your child’s connection to the environment will encourage their sense of adventure and physical growth. Our large outdoor space will capture your child’s imagination. From our fairy garden to our herb and vegetable patches, your child will enjoy fun learning adventures at our kindergarten.

Caring for the environment

Your child will learn valuable skills such as recycling, composting and gardening to develop everyday sustainable practices. Our excursions to community-based organisations will help your child foster relationships with the environment and the people around them. We also encourage our families to support the local church community garden.

Family and community connections

We encourage you to participate in your child’s early learning experience. You can do this by:

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
Joining our Parent Advisory Committee (positions are elected at the annual meeting of our kindergarten parents).

To help your child connect with their community, we engage with local groups, services and programs, including:

Primary schools
Emergency services
Dental visit
Smiles 4 Miles program
Seedlings program
Chicken hatching
Music with JoJo
Science incursions.

Language

Our educators speak English and French. We can have all forms of communication translated for families who speak languages other than English.

Program hours and fees

Nominated Supervisor

Hannah

Hi, I’m Hannah, and I am the Nominated Supervisor at Port Melbourne Uniting Kindergarten.

I’ve been fortunate to work in the early childhood education sector for over 10 years. I have a bachelor’s degree in education, specialising in Early Childhood and a follow–on Diploma in Psychology.

My journey in early childhood education has been fuelled by a passion for nurturing young minds, fostering a love for learning, and creating a supportive and inclusive environment where every child feels valued and empowered.

I’ve had the privilege to work with diverse groups of children. These experiences have taught me the importance of adapting to the needs of each child, celebrating their individuality, and providing them with a rich, engaging learning experience. With my team, I am committed to implementing a curriculum that is not only educational but also fun and engaging, encouraging curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking.

I believe as an educator we are also learning from the children, and it is a reciprocal relationship of teaching and learning.

Trusting relationships are the foundation for all great learning in a Kindergarten environment and supporting children with this encourages a sense of belonging and empowerment in the child.

All children are born with immense potential. Quality early learning helps our children begin to realise that potential and build a strong foundation for later learning and for life.

My team and I look forward to welcoming you to our kindergarten.

Key Upcoming Dates

No upcoming events

Health and wellbeing

Mental health

Nutrition

Children are involved in caring for our vegetable garden to help them develop healthy living practices early in life. Our cooking classes teach children about nutrition and food safety, while introducing them to foods from different cultures.

Safe environment

Policies and downloads

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Parent handbook.

Privacy Policy.

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Fees Policy.

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Enrolment and Orientation Policy.

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Ringwood Uniting Kindergarten

Centre

Ringwood Uniting Kindergarten

2 Greenwood Avenue, Ringwood Victoria

Or call 1800 183 103

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Early learning in Ringwood.

Located opposite Ringwood Train Station, our kindergarten offers an environment based on the values of friendship, kindness, empathy, belonging, resilience, teamwork and fairness.

Our educators are passionate about nurturing your child’s health and wellbeing, connection with their peers and involvement with our local community.

Through our kinder programs, your child will build on their strengths and interests through our engaging and creative experiences.

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

Program hours and fees

Our centre

Naturally light-filled playrooms
Inviting indoor learning spaces
Creek bed and native plants
Outdoor equipment
Enclosed veranda spaces
Trees and large shade sails
First Nations art mural
Swings and sand pit

The parents say

“Thank you for making Helal’s kinder experience amazing.”

- Karima, parent

Learning experiences

Our kindergarten’s indoor and outdoor experiences are planned with your child’s needs in mind.

Family and community connections

We believe family participation in our kindergarten is vital in achieving the best outcomes for children. Our educators:

Incursions to enrich our programs, such as African drumming, The Responsible Pet Program, drama experiences, visiting dentist
Interactions and learning opportunities with different age groups
Literacy and numeracy programs through play, stories, songs, puzzles, games and other resources
Library book borrowing and home learning kits
Activities to teach the importance of caring for the environment
Small focus groups
Auslan (Australian Sign Language) is incorporated into our learning program.

School readiness funding

Our kindergarten receives funding from the Department of Education to employ an additional educator to offer higher than standard child to educator ratios in every group.

We also receive 30 allied health sessions to support families and educators in areas of speech, psychology and occupational therapy.

This funding allows us to offer a book gifting program to help children develop a lifelong love of reading.

Invite regular sharing of information through informal chats, formal meetings, emails and phone calls
Support culturally and linguistically diverse families who require an interpreter or other community services
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Participate in community projects with children and families
Work closely with local schools to support the kindergarten to school transition
Include a Family and Wellbeing Practitioner who can offer additional support for families in a range of areas including referrals, financial support and more
Partner with local Burmese outreach support workers who provide additional support to Burmese families, particularly with enrolling at kinder/school.

Languages

Families who have English as a second language are supported with translated materials, learning kits to use at home with their children and access to interpreters. We run an Auslan program once a week with a certified Auslan teacher.

Program hours and fees

Service Co-Ordinator and Teacher

Kate

Hello, my name is Kate and I’m the Service Co-Ordinator and Teacher at Ringwood Uniting Kindergarten. I’ve worked at this kinder for over ten years and within early learning for 30 years. I hold a Diploma of Teaching Early Childhood and am very passionate about keeping up to date with current research and best practice in this space.

Working in Early Childhood is fun, rewarding and interesting. It’s a strong team of passionate and dedicated educators at Ringwood Kinder who strive to provide a high-quality program. All families are welcomed into our community. We are so proud of the diversity of our service and how we can learn from and support one another.

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Mental health

Our educators are trained in various programs to support the mental health of you and your child. Meditation and relaxation techniques form part of our activities. We have educators who have been trained in trauma-informed practices, mental health first aid and special education. Our educators have built their knowledge and skills in working with children who have experienced trauma with guidance from specialists. Meditation and relaxation techniques are part of our activities.

Physical wellbeing

We teach children the importance of looking after their physical health. Your child will have the opportunity to:

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Poowong Uniting Kindergarten

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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.

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

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