Kindergartens in Australia

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

Showing 541–560 of 5,519

Sydney

Jasmine Pre School

Jasmine Pre School 636 Terrace Rd · Freemans Reach · NSW 2756

Family owned child care centre, we bring the very best of care and education. We cater for children from 6 weeks to 6 years, giving them the very best start for school and for life. Jasmine is a…

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Townsville

Mike Reynolds Early Childhood Centre

Mike Renolds Early Childhood 10 Leichhardt St · North Ward · QLD 4810

Mike Reynolds Early Childhood Centre (MRECC) has been providing high quality childcare to Townsville children since 1993. Our community based, not-for-profit Long Day Care Centre is focused on…

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Melbourne

Melbourne Juniors

24 Sheila St · Preston · VIC 3072

Melbourne Juniors offers a range of child care options from babies to pre-school age children, including a kindergarten program run by qualified and caring educators. Following the Reggio Emilia…

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Sydney

Explore & Develop: Norwest

Suite 308 14 Lexington Dr · Bella Vista · NSW 2153

Explore & Develop is a uniquely designed childcare centre in located in the heart of the Norwest Business Park in Baulkham Hills. The centre operates four playrooms, each stocked with resources to…

The Explore & Develop Difference...Excellent staff: child ratiosOwner Operated (Privatrely Owned)
Brisbane

Sesame Lane Child Care: North Lakes

Cnr Gardenia Pde & Discovery Drv · North Lakes · QLD 4509

Sesame Lane North Lakes was opened in October 2007 with a licence for 116 children. Located in residential North Lakes it is close to the sports community grounds, bus stops and a short drive to…

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Sunshine Coast

St Patrick's Catholic School

35 Mulgrave St · Bundaberg West · QLD 4670

Every school is uniquely different. Ours is a school with a strong emphasis on Literacy and Numeracy, but it is at the same time, a school which offers an education with enormous breadth, and one…

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Sunshine Coast

St Lukes Anglican School

4 Mezger Street Kalkie Bundaberg Qld. 4670 · Kalkie · QLD 4670

K - Year 12 co-educational independent Bundaberg school providing a rich and stimulating learning environment. Educating to develop exceptional individuals.

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Kindergartens by region

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.