A homely centre with a family feel, Alfredton Early Learning & Kinder offers an integrated indoor/outdoor curriculum. With natural outdoor spaces, your child will have the room to extend their…
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Kindergartens in Australia
5,519 kindergartens across Australia, ranked by local votes. Pick a city to narrow it down.
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Andersons Creek Road Early Learning and Kinder offers Doncaster East child care, with passionate and knowledgeable educators who go above and beyond to offer an engaging, child-centred curriculum.…
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At Ardlie Street Early Learning and Kinder, our passionate educators strive to offer child care in Westmeadows & Broadmeadows with an engaging educational program full of curiousity and wonder. We…
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Not-for-profit community child care association in Cairns, Queensland, running early childhood services at several locations.
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Sydney
Balamara Preschool
Balamara Preschool is a independent centre located on the border of Wahroonga and Waitara. Balamara Preschool caters for 3-5 year old children. We are open for 49 weeks of the year and close for 3…
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Melbourne
Ballam Park Pre School
We provide fun, exciting, spontaneous, hands-on, stimulating, relaxing, comforting and challenging experiences, where the children learn at their own pace.
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Ballarat Road Early Learning and Kinder offers child care in Sunshine that aims to be a home away from home environment. We offer natural outdoor learning spaces where children can actively engage…
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being3 is a quality education and care environment for preschool children from three years of age, designed to foster growth and development in a nurturing, supportive and stimulating environment.…
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Melbourne
Bell Street Early Learning & Kinder
The educators at Bell Street Early Learning and Kinder offer childcare in Preston that strives to achieve mutually caring and trusting relationships with families. This offers a strong foundation for…
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South Coast
Bermagui Pre-School
We welcome you to Bermagui Preschool and look forward to a happy and supportive relationship with you and your child. Please feel free to visit our preschool. Families are always welcome. We are…
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Central Region
Bond Street Early Learning & Kinder
At Bond Street Early Learning and Kinder, our passionate educators will guide your child through our stimulating learning programs. Offering child care in Port Augusta that uses a child-centred…
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Melbourne
Bonkers Beat
Bonkers Beat Music Kinder makes learning a joy, but above all else it enhances children’s multiple intelligences, helping them to become better learners in the early years of their primary schooling.…
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North Coast
Brayside Community Preschool Inc
Community-based preschool in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, guided by the Early Years Learning Framework and run with a management committee.
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North East
Bright Buttons Early Learning Centre
Blinkies Early Education has been operating for over 40 years and is highly committed to ensuring your child receives the best in care and education.
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Through our team of professional educators and a philosophy of care and education to meet each child's unique needs, we create an environment that inspires young minds and develops the education and…
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We provide quality educational care for children from 6 weeks to 6 years of age in our long day care centre and from 6 years to 12 years in our outside school hours care services. Our programs…
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The team at Broughton Street Early Learning and Kinder are passionate about providing the best start for every child. We offer child care in Campbelltown which strives to achieve mutually respectful…
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South Coast
Broulee Long Day Care Centre
Welcome to the Home of Broulee Long Day Care Centre for Kids! Find out more information by visiting our website or calling 02 4471 5133
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Melbourne
Bubbles Early Learning Centre
Bubbles Early Learning Centre offers morning and afternoon kindergarten sessions. Sessions are programmed and conducted by Early Learning Specialists and Kindergarten Teachers. Bubbles kinder…
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Buckingham Early Learning and Kinder offers child care in Lara in a homely learning environment with natural outdoor learning spaces for children to challenge their capabilities and extend their…
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Kindergartens by region
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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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