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See what our community have to say
The warm and friendly atmosphere when I walked into the kinder gave me a sense of trust. My daughter really enjoys her time at Kinder and has built great relationships with new friends and her teachers.
I love Kinder because I can play with my friends, we do learning. I like cooking, painting and dolls. My teachers are nice too.
Working with children and watching them grow and evolve, learn new skills, make new friendships, build their independence and confidence in themselves knowing that your support and teaching has helped them reach their goals, is an amazing feeling. There are not many jobs where you get to physically see the changes and growth happening right in front of your eyes, watching the children grow and learn throughout the year and leave ready for school with such confidence feeling pride for our children and the growth and learning that has taken place.
Our Philosophy
We are a sessional kindergarten offering 15 hours programs for 4 year old children over 4 days and 5-hour programs for 3 year olds over 2 days, with no more than 60 children attending the morning and afternoon sessions, respectively.
We are inclusive of the diversity that our community has to
offer and welcome children and their families from all walks of life. At
Blossom Park Kindergarten we value developing relationships with families that
are inclusive and will bring further learning to not only the child, but staff and
families as well.
At Blossom Park Kindergarten we believe:
- Equipping children with the social and learning skills needed to take them beyond kinder
- Play serves as an essential part of a child’s learning and wellbeing, emphasising on developing and nurturing the ‘whole child’
- Children have a natural love of learning and are independent and capable learner
- Providing an environment which is welcoming, caring and supportive where learning is enjoyable, meaningful and related to children’s interests
- The critical role of working with families for the development and growth of the child
- A working partnership with the committee and the local community
- Educators play a critical role in the enhancement of children’s learning
Our Spaces / Environment
We boast two play rooms for both three and four year old sessions. Both rooms have a variety of play areas, providing a natural flow via the covered verandas onto large landscaped grounds with well-established trees, spacious climbing and swing areas, and a sandpit with an adjacent bridge and trickle pond.
Begin the Adventure at Blossom Park Kindergarten
Inclusions
- Incursions based on the children’s interest and learning
- Transition programs with local primary schools
- Cooking experiences
- Storypark App available to families to keep up to date with their child’s learning
- Vegetable garden
Timetables
2024 Timetable for 3 Year Olds
Joeys Group
• Monday & Friday: 9:15am - 2:15pm
Bilby Group
• Wednesday & Friday, 9am - 2pm
2024 Timetable for 4 Year Olds
Blossom Group
• Tuesday & Thursday, 8.15am - 3.45pm
Waratah Group
• Tuesday & Thursday, 8.30am - 4pm
Fees
The Victorian Government provides funding to support children to access a high quality kindergarten program in the two years before they start school. This helps to ensure all Victorian children get the best start in life.
From 2023, the Victorian Government is making kindergarten programs free for three and four-year-old children – saving you and your family up to $2,500 per year for their program. Free Kinder is a critical component of the Victorian Government’s Best Start, Best Life reform.
FAQs
Do I need to pack sunscreen?
As a sun-safe organisation we provide child-friendly sunscreen, however if your child has sensitive skin please feel free to provide your preferred brand.
Should my child be toilet trained to attend?
We respect each child is individual and develops at his/her own rate. We encourage families to have begun toilet training and will work to support their child’s development to promote a positive outcome.
Children do have toileting accidents on occasion, which are managed sensitively and discretely by educators. We ask each family to keep a complete change of clothes in their child’s bag in case children require changing. They’re also handy for when your child becomes thoroughly immersed in water play outside!
