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Kindergartens in Australia

5,519 kindergartens across Australia, ranked by local votes. Pick a city to narrow it down.

All of AustraliaCanberra53Sydney916Darwin11Brisbane477Adelaide295Hobart22Melbourne969Perth291
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Showing 481–500 of 5,519

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Unique Unicorns

16 Black Hawk Bvd · Thuringowa Central · QLD 4817

A privately owned Long day care centre located at Cannon Park in Townsville. We are a uniquely developed childcare centre, designed for optimum quality care and education for young minds.

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(07) 47735511View profile
Adelaide

Pulteney Grammar School

190 South Tce · Adelaide · SA 5000

Pulteney Grammar School is a vibrant Adelaide city school which inspires, challenges and empowers young women and men to achieve their full potential in life.

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(08) 82165555View profile
Adelaide

Largs North Kindergarten

Largs North Kindergarten 21 Kybunga Tce · Largs North · SA 5016

Largs North Kindergarten is a stand alone kindy located in Largs North on a quiet suburban street by the beach. We provide a safe, caring and happy environment for children, parents and educators.…

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(08) 82481353View profile
Adelaide

Netley Kindergarten

Comet Avenue Reserve · Netley · SA 5037

Netley Kindergarten is a government funded preschool for the Department for Education providing quality programs for preschool children.

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(08) 82974563View profile
Adelaide

St James Park Kindergarten

St James Kinder 19 Strathcona Ave · Panorama · SA 5041

We value relationships, a strong sense of belonging and kindness. We provide a quality, welcoming and safe learning environment which fosters a sense of community and builds important parent and…

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(08) 82765703View profile
Adelaide

Unley Kindergarten

Unley Kindergarten 47 Oxford Tce · Unley · SA 5061

Welcome to Unley Kindergarten Unley Kindergarten is a full time centre operated by the Department for Education. The centre is located in close proximity to a range of community and educational…

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(08) 82716623View profile
Adelaide

Mitcham Pre-School Centre

150 Belair Rd · Hawthorn · SA 5062

Preschool in Hawthorn running a play-based early learning program built on the Early Years Learning Framework, with large outdoor play areas and a literacy and numeracy focus.

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(08) 82712042View profile
Adelaide

Bertram Hawker Kindergarten

Bertram Hawker Kindergarten 7 Wooltana Ave · Myrtle Bank · SA 5064

At Bertram Hawker Kindergarten, children are supported to grow, explore, and thrive through play-based learning in a safe and welcoming environment. We are fortunate to be one of eight preschools in…

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(08) 83793134View profile
Adelaide

Rostrevor Kindergarten

Rostrevor Kindergarten 61 Maple Ave · Rostrevor · SA 5073

Rostrevor Kindergarten is a Department of Education Preschool.We offer a multicultural, professional teaching and learning environment where children can share and delight in the creation of their…

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(08) 83373524View profile
Adelaide

Athelstone Kindergarten

338 Gorge Rd · Athelstone · SA 5076

Athelstone Preschool offers a play-based curriculum aimed at fostering creativity, resilience, social skills, problem-solving and a sense of social justice. We believe a child’s love for learning is…

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(08) 83375493View profile

Kindergartens by region

NSW

Blue Mountains (30)Central Coast (116)Central NSW (131)Far West (20)North Coast (258)North East (190)Snowy River (1)South Coast (196)South West (47)Southern Highlands (34)Sydney (916)

VIC

Ballarat (92)East Coast (100)Geelong (85)Melbourne (969)Northern District (164)South Coast (26)South West (60)Western District (40)

QLD

Beaudesert District (19)Brisbane (477)Cairns (63)Central Queensland (27)Gold Coast (89)Mackay (15)Rockhampton (102)Sunshine Coast (204)Toowoomba (73)Townsville (101)

WA

Bunbury and South West (30)Goldfields (9)North West (11)Perth (291)Wheat Belt (19)

SA

Adelaide (295)Central Region (8)Eyre Peninsula (23)South East (49)Yorke Peninsula (26)

TAS

Hobart (22)North (23)

ACT

Canberra (53)

NT

Darwin (11)Northern Territory (4)

User guide to Kindergartens

Kindergarten is a form of education for young children and serves as a form of transition from home to formal schooling. It literally means "children's garden" and overlaps early childhood education and preschool. Children are taught to develop basic skills and knowledge through lessons and activities. In some countries, kindergarten is part of their preschool system and is usually attended by children between the ages of two and seven years.

In Australia, kindergarten is often used to describe the first year of education. It is relatively unregulated and is not compulsory for all since the first exposure to learning for Australian children is day care or a playgroup. In all states and territories, except for Western Australia and Queensland, kindergarten is separate from primary school therefore it is not generally considered as schooling. The responsibility for kindergarten lies with the respective education departments of each state and territory.

Tips on preparing your child for kindergarten

  • Attend the kindergarten orientation and try to follow any recommendations the school may offer.
  • Visit the school with your child and let him or her feel comfortable being there.
  • Leave your child with a trusted friend or relative for increasing time periods if there is an issue with separation.
  • Teach your child some useful tips such as zipping pants, buttoning the shirt, and tying shoelaces. Give your child opportunities to care for his or her toys and clothes.
  • Develop and refine your child's social skills by teaching him or her how to listen and how to talk politely and telling an adult when he or she needs help.
  • Talk to your child about his or her fears and do not downplay or minimize these feelings. Teach your child how to independently handle some problems that may arise.

Tips for choosing the best school for your children

  • Choose a school based on leadership instead of choosing whether public or private. If the leadership of the school is good, then you can expect the best service and education for your children.
  • The school must share the same values as your family. Consider the policies in place regarding behavior, punctuality and dress codes.
  • Does the school provide opportunities for growth other than in academics A school must also provide extra-curricular activities that would hone the skills and talents of the child.
  • The school must have a procedure regarding disciplinary issues that would support the child.
  • It is important for a school to have a Parent Teacher Association to foster interaction between students and other members of the community.
  • A good school does not enforce a single religion or ideal to the students, instead it promotes the growth of open-minded students who are interested in learning about spirituality.
  • The school must have activities and projects that help the community for the child to develop empathy and a sense of social justice.
  • Consider the costs of sending your child to a particular school and see if you can afford them.