Kindergartens in Australia

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

Showing 81–100 of 5,519

North Coast

Mountain Preschool Lowanna Inc

33 Grafton St · Lowanna · NSW 2450

Mountain Preschool Lowanna Inc. is a Not for Profit, Community Preschool which is Governed by a fantastic Committee of volunteer Families and Community members and Managed by the Director /Teacher.…

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North Coast

Evans Head Pre-School

Beech St · Evans Head · NSW 2473

Evans Head-Woodburn Pre-school, non-profit, community owned, DEDICATED Preschool since 1983. Holds a rating of "Exceeding the National Quality Standards".

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South West

Karabar Pre-School

191 Cooma St · Queanbeyan · NSW 2620

The Queanbeyan & District Preschool Association is made up of four Preschools across the Queanbeyan region. Join our preschool community today

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Central NSW

Moresby Park Preschool

405 Tarakan Ave · North Albury · NSW 2640

Welcome to Moresby Park Preschool. We are a non- profit, community based preschool. Each day we have a maximum of twenty children attending the preschool. Children attend from three years of age…

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Central NSW

Ross Circuit Pre-School Inc

422 Ross Cct · Lavington · NSW 2641

Based in Lavington, Ross Circuit Preschool Centre Inc is a community-based preschool that is focused on creating a safe & fun learning environment for your children.

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Central NSW

Forbes Learning Ladder

151-155 Farnell St · Forbes · NSW 2871

Forbes Child Care Centre Inc About Forbes Child Care Centre Inc. Forbes Child Care Centre Inc., through Forbes Learning Ladder, provides high-quality Early Learning Education and Care with a strong…

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Melbourne

Kurboroo Kindergarten

Bemboka Rd · Warranwood · VIC 3134

Welcome to Kurboroo Kindergarten . Explore our Program At Kurboroo Kindergarten, we adhere to the Victorian Child Safe Standards and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and supportive…

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Melbourne

Summerhill Park Kindergarten

46 Audrey Cres · Glen Iris · VIC 3146

Summerhill Park Kindergarten is a community kindergarten located in Glen Iris next to Summerhill Park. We cater for up to 70 families offering two 4 year old and one 3 year old sessional kindergarten…

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Melbourne

Rosswood Pre-School

70 Outlook Dr · Dandenong North · VIC 3175

Rosswood Pre-school Learning and playing together Contact Us Now taking enrolments for free 3 and 4-year-old sessional kindergarten. Enrol Now! Book a Tour “By far the best preschool I have ever…

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Melbourne

Jack & Jill Kindergarten

26 Grandview Ave · Beaumaris · VIC 3193

A warm Welcome to our Kindergarten, situated in leafy landscaped gardens in a quiet natural Beaumaris location, Jack and Jill Kindergarten provides a safe, fun and caring environment for your child…

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Melbourne

Acacia Avenue Pre-School

Acacia Avenue Kindergarten 35-37 Acacia Ave · Mentone · VIC 3194

Acacia Avenue Preschool is a community-run kindergarten based in Mentone. Acacia Preschool offers a 3 and 4 year old program. New building | same staff

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Melbourne

Middle Park Kindergarten

131 Mills St · Middle Park · VIC 3206

Our aim is to provide high-quality education in a warm, caring, engaging manner. Together with parents, our children forge friendships, creating a special place

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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.