Kindergarten and playgroup for young children in Woodville, Adelaide, operating in a federation villa beside a park. Affiliated with the state education department.
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Adelaide
Montessori Kids
A Montessori early learning service in Bellevue Heights, South Australia, for children from 15 months, using Montessori materials and qualified educators.
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Adelaide
Greenwith Kindergarten
Greenwith Kindergarten is a caring and inclusive community where children are encouraged to explore, discover, and grow. Through engaging play-based learning experiences and supportive relationships,…
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Non-zoned preschool kindergarten in Morphett Vale, South Australia, running play-based programs for four-year-olds and a playgroup for families.
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South East
Strathalbyn Kindergarten
We provide a safe, caring and supportive environment where you and your child will feel welcome as part of our kindergarten community.Whether at our Coronation Road or Burkett Drive site, your child…
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Perth
Treasure Kindy
Treasure Kindy provides a rich and creative environment where children have the time and space to play, learn and thrive. Educational learning is integrated into all areas of our Kindy experience.…
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Meerilinga is a not-for-profit organisation and registered charity that promotes the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child; working with children, their families, early childhood…
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Public primary school in Balga, Western Australia, with a focus on literacy teaching and a role as a centre school for other schools.
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Adelaide
Goodwood Primary
Goodwood Primary School and Preschool prides itself on offering a diverse and inclusive learning program where students have many opportunities to achieve their personal best.
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Melbourne
Emerald Pre-school
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Sydney
Larool Pre-School
Larool Pre-School is a community based, not-for-profit Pre-School licensed under the NSW Department of Community Services, Children, Care and Protection Act 1987. The Pre-School opened in July 1972…
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Melbourne
Barry Road Preschool
Barry Road Pre-School is a community run Kindergarten that has been educating and caring for children in Thomastown since 1987. We’re displaying the Kinder Tick to show we’re an approved provider of…
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Cannon Hill Kindergarten is proud to be a Lady Gowrie affiliated Kindergarten, bringing families the highest quality early childhood programs. Our Kindergarten is rated as ‘Exceeding the National…
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Enrol at Cambridge Park Public School. We are a Kindergarten to Year 6 Comprehensive Coed Primary School school in Cambridge Park.
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A nurturing environment for your child to learn and grow. We offer a unique program for 3 - 5 year olds that is child centred, loving and nurturing. We have over 40 years of experience in supporting…
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Adelaide
Coromandel Valley Kindergarten
At Coromandel Valley Kindergarten we value your child’s strengths, interests and identity, we choose to play and learn together at our kindergarten, using a collaborative and inquiry-based style of…
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Geebung Kindy is a much loved and respected Kindy set in a beautiful, quiet, parkland location in northern Brisbane.
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Adelaide
Glandore Comm Kindergarten
A community kindergarten in Glandore, South Australia, that takes preschool registrations for four-year-old children.
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Sydney
Kids Shack Preschool
Enroll in the best preschool for quality childcare in Engadine. We are equipped with top level care takers while offering a complete learning environment.
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Townsville
Kennedy Primary School
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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.
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