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Every day is an opportunity for discovery and growth at Laa Yulta Primary School Kindergarten

Laa Yulta Primary School Kindergarten is a welcoming place where children, their families and teachers can learn together. Every child is seen as a capable and competent learner who is capable of developing meaningful relationships; who wants to be valued and respected as well as respecting others and the environment.

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Our Philosphy

We believe that the first 5 years of a child’s learning and development is a transformational time that grows and cultivates the foundations for ongoing learning, connection, participation, contribution and contentment. To ensure the best start in life our educational programs are developed on children’s lived experiences, individual capabilities, strengths and interests. Sparkways recognise Aboriginal peoples as Australia’s First Peoples and embed stories, history, traditions and cultures into everyday learnings.

Our Spaces / Environment

Children build on their understanding about the world through their interactions with other children, adults and their environment.

The educational program is guided by: The Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework. (VEYLDF). Belonging, Being and Becoming: The Early Years Learning Framework For Australia.

The educational program contributes to the following outcomes for each child:

  • Identity – Children will have a strong sense of identity.
  • Community – Children will be connected with and contribute to their world.
  • Wellbeing – Children will have a strong sense of wellbeing.
  • Learning – Children will be confident and involved learners.
  • Communication – Children will be effective communicators.

Begin the Adventure at Laa Yulta Primary School Kindergarten

Inclusions

  • Natural play spaces
  • Incursions
  • Community walks
  • Positive and thorough transition to school
  • Working in partnership with local primary schools

The Laa Yulta Primary School Kindergarten team are an experienced team with many years of knowledge and early years education practice. The team consists of both three and four year old early childhood teachers and Diploma qualified staff.

Our team is diverse and all have special interests in a range of areas, such as STEM, positive education, cooking, the arts and language. We are a community focused service with partnerships with Laa Yulta Primary School (in which we are co-located) It is our vision to continue to grow with community and become an integral part of the children’s and families lives.

Timetables

Wallaroo Group
•Tuesday & Thursday, 8.30am - 4pm

Numbat Group
•Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9.00am - 2.00pm

Possum Group
•Monday & Wednesday, 9.00am - 4.30pm

Navy Group
•Tuesday & Thursday, 9.00am – 4.30pm

Purple Group
•Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 9.00am – 2.00pm

Aqua Group
•Tuesday & Thursday, 8.45am – 4.15pm

3YO Wallaroo Group

•Tuesday & Thursday, 8.30am - 4pm

3YO Numbat Group

•Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9.00am - 2.00pm

3YO Possum Group

•Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9.00am - 4.30pm


Yellow Group

•Monday, Wednesday & Friday 8.30am - 1.30pm

Navy Group

•Tuesday & Thursday 9.00am - 4.30pm

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.

FAQ's

The Victorian Government provides funding to support children to access a high quality kindergarten program in the year before they start school. The funding is a contribution towards meeting the cost of the kindergarten program.

Your child can only be funded for a kindergarten place at one service at any one time and only for one year (unless your child is assessed as being eligible for a second funded year by your child’s kindergarten teacher).

Laa Yulta Primary School kindergarten offers a play based program for 3 and 4 year old children. Your child will need to be 3 years old or 4 years old by the 30th Of April in the year that you intend to send them to our program. Your child must turn 3YO prior attending 3YO kindergarten.

Wyndham City Council manage the 3 year old and 4 year old enrolment application process.

At Laa Yulta Primary School Kindergarten the children bring along a healthy snack and lunch with their labelled water bottle each day.

We use meals times at Kindergarten as a time to come together and share stories and learnings from our day.

No they are not guaranteed a place the following year, attendance at three year old kindergarten is not a criteria for placement at four year old kindergarten. Families will need to follow the application process at per Wyndham Council enrolment policy

Helpful Resources for Parents

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Family Handbook

Starting childcare or kindergarten is a special time for families. Our Family Handbook will help you understand what to expect at a Sparkways Early Learning centre and how we can best support your child's early learning journey!
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How to Enrol in Childcare

We welcome any new family looking to join the Sparkways community. Find out how easy it is to enrol in one of our early learning centres now.