Program
4-Year-Old Kindergarten (4-5 Years)
Opening 2026
Nurturing Confidence, Curiosity, and Community
Mon – Fri / 06:30 am – 06:30 pm
(4–5 years)
4-Year-Old Kindergarten (School Readiness Program)
Confident, capable and ready for school
Our funded Kindergarten program operates within a long day care environment, giving families the flexibility of extended hours while delivering a high-quality, play-based early learning curriculum.
Our 4-Year-Old Kindergarten Program is designed to prepare children for a successful transition to primary school. Led by degree-qualified Early Childhood Teachers, the program follows the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF) and meets all Victorian Government funded Kinder requirements.
This is a year of deep learning, strong identity-building, independence, and extended thinking ensuring every child leaves Kinder confident, curious and ready for their next chapter.
What Your Child Will Learn
Literacy & language development
- Letter–sound awareness
- Story comprehension
- Early writing skills
- Vocabulary building
- Speaking & listening skills
Numeracy foundations
Counting forward & backward
Patterns, sequencing, measurement
Early problem-solving
Understanding numbers in real-life contexts
Social & emotional skills
- Conflict resolution
- Teamwork & negotiation
- Managing emotions
- Building empathy and resilience
Cognitive & school-readiness skills
- Following multi-step instructions
- Focus and concentration
- Memory-building
- Early inquiry-based learning
Creativity & critical thinking
Art, design, open-ended projects
Dramatic play & storytelling
Music, dance & movement
STEM-based challenges
A Day in the School Readiness Program
A rich blend of structured learning and purposeful play:
- Morning group sessions (literacy, numeracy, STEM)
- Project work & investigations
- Outdoor learning (gardens, sports, nature exploration)
- Fine motor stations (writing readiness, puzzles, craft)
- Creative arts & music
- Mindfulness & wellbeing practices
- Lunch, rest and quiet reflection time
Each day is intentionally designed to strengthen the emotional, social and academic skills needed for Prep.
School-Readiness Focus Areas
Emotional readiness
Confidence, resilience and the ability to separate easily from family.
Social readiness
Cooperation, turn-taking, listening to peers and forming friendships.
Academic readiness
Letter recognition, numeracy awareness, language expression and curiosity.
Practical readiness
Self-help skills like toileting, dressing, managing belongings and problem-solving.
Family Communication & Transition Support
We partner closely with families to support this important year:
- Individual learning goals
- Term progress reports
- Prep transition statements
- Meetings with families and (where needed) allied health services
- Guidance on school selection and readiness
Our educators ensure families feel supported, informed and confident leading into school.
Our Kinder Environment
The Kinder classroom is designed to mirror aspects of the school environment while maintaining the warmth of early childhood:
- Defined learning zones
- Writing & reading corners
- STEM exploration stations
- Group learning areas
- Independent workspaces
- Access to enriching outdoor play
Everything is intentionally structured to foster focus, independence and a love for learning.
Preparing Children for a Successful Start at School
By the end of the 4-year-old program, children typically demonstrate:
- Strong communication skills
- Confidence in social groups
- Ability to follow routines
- Early literacy and numeracy foundations
- Problem-solving and creativity
- A positive attitude towards learning
Your child enters Prep not just ready, but excited.
