Our Centre
Family Testimonials
Timetable & Fees
Our philosophy
Our Kindergartens supportive and nurturing environment is designed to help children thrive, nurturing their curiosity, building confidence and collaboration, supporting every step of their early learning and personal growth.
Burnside Kindergarten is a place where children can thrive socially and emotionally, building confidence and a love for learning that results in a smooth transition to school.
Our spaces and environment
What makes us special?
At Burnside Kindergarten, we
- believe every child has a right to an early childhood education and empower children to thrive in their educational experience. This forms the foundation for lifelong learning.
- make strong connections with children families and community, valuing thriving relationships with local businesses and primary schools, hosting family picnics and other celebrations that bring families and community together in partnership.
Our Child Safety Commitment
A warm and connected community
At our Centre, families, children, and educators come together to build a supportive and inclusive community. It's a place where everyone feels a true sense of belonging.
Real experiences from our community
My daughter attended 3yo kindy last year and is attending 4yo kindy currently....
... So far our experience has been nothing short of amazing. The Burnside Educator's have been so great at fostering a learning environment filled with creativity, kindness and inclusivity. I notice my daughter practicing her critical thinking more and she has also become very empathetic. The Centre is honestly so amazing and I have recommended them to everyone in the area that I know!
I’ve worked in the early childhood industry for just 25 years and I have been...
... fortunate to work alongside some very experienced and knowledgeable people in my time. My favourite part about coming to work each day is seeing how much each child grows and develops over time knowing that I was able to teach, support and guide them. I strongly believe that each child should be given the opportunity to have quality education and care. I look forward to welcoming you to Burnside Kindergarten to start your child’s educational learning.
2026 Timetable for 3 Year Olds
Purple Group
• Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, 9.15am - 2.15pm
Red Group
• Monday, Wednesday & Thursday, 9.00am - 2.00pm
2026 Timetable for 4 Year Olds
Blue Group
• Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, 9.00am - 2.00pm
Green Group
• Monday & Wednesday, 8.30am - 4.00pm
Yellow Group
• Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday, 9.15am - 2.15pm
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 to 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
How will I know what my child is learning?
We communicate with families in a number of ways and actively seek their input into our curriculum. We utilise Story Park to share learning and stay connected, documentation panels in our hallways that showcase learning and opportunities for informal and formal discussions daily.
What will my child learn at kindergarten?
Our curriculum is play based and draws reference form socio-cultural theories of learning and teaching.
Play requires skilled educators to be intentional in all aspects of their practices and we have built a curriculum around key focus points that reflect the National Early Years Learning Frameworks. Our curriculum is influenced by individual children’s learning styles, interests, families and intentionally planned experiences.
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