Kindergarten Program

Sessional Kinder with the convenience of long day care.

Located at our Early Learning Centre in Frankston, our sessional Kindergarten offers your 3 or 4 year old child a structured learning program run in the convenient long day care setting.

Your child will thrive in our supportive environment as they develop critical life skills to prepare them for school and beyond.

Social skills including how to play with other children in a calm, sharing and rewarding way

Self-awareness and respect for others inlcuding understanding their own feelings and emotions

Basic language, literacy and numeracy skills to ready them for school

Gain a joy for learning and group activities, such as talking, drawing and making things together with other children their own age

An ability to make new friends

Exposure to new ideas and concepts.

Our flexible program encourages positive social interaction and provides each child with the confidence and educational tools to be successful.

Our staff understand the unique requirements of each child and are geared to support children with special needs.

Backed by Monash University, we are an organisation that is closely connected to our community and have strong links to community support services.

Windermere is committed to protecting the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people

If you are looking for a high quality Kindergarten program and need the convenience of a Long Day Care centre, speak to one of the team or enquire online today.

An Integrated Kindergarten Model

Our 4 year old Kinder program is run by our fully qualified Early Childhood Teachers, between the hours of 9am and 2pm every day.

Outside the formal Kindergarten program hours, our teachers in the Kinder room are supported by Educational Program Leaders, meaning your children's learning can continue.

By extending your child's learning beyond the typical kindergarten hours also helps prepare your child for the longer hours of school.

Eligibility

Our integrated Kindergarten program is offered to eligible 4 year olds.

For your child to be eligible, they must be anticipating attending school in the following year and cannot be attending any other approved Kindergarten service. Your child must be at least four years old by 30 April of the year they are starting kindergarten.

Fees

Childcare Options

Choosing the right care for your child and for your family situation is important to ensure the best outcomes and experience for your child. We offer a versatile selection of childcare services to suit every family needs.

Early Learning Centre

Our purpose designed Early Learning Centre is a first class facility offering regular, structured care. We also provide children with a stable transition to school through an incorporated kinder program.

Our Approach to Childcare

Our a community based child care services are committed to providing quality education and care that supports positive early learning opportunities for all families in our communities. Children’s interests drive learning and discovery; through the provision of open ended experiences and natural materials.

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