The Importance of Kindergarten
School readiness is such an important part of your child’s success in their education journey and choosing a high quality kinder program is integral to this.
“There is national and international evidence that quality kindergarten programs lay the foundation for success at school, with attendance for more than one year strongly linked to more positive results.”[1]
Why choose City Kids for your child’s kindergarten?
Family focused centre
Our privately owned centre is focused on families as partners in their child’s education and development. Many of our families have been at our centre for a number of years, meaning a strong relationship has been formed. Fundamental to City Kids is the success of each child and the happiness of our staff, making our centre an incredibly positive place to be!
Long day care setting
Flexible drop off and pick up times mean greater flexibility for families with work commitments. It is also convenient for families with younger siblings who also require childcare.
Quality Education and Care
Led by a Bachelor trained educator, our kinder program aligns with the Early Years Learning Framework and uses the practices and principles underpinned by the Framework. With a particular focus on school readiness, our play-based program also includes intentional teaching for literacy, numeracy and science concepts.
Throughout the year we also have incursions and excursions to enhance the current learning, such as the Melbourne Museum to further our knowledge on insects.
Our holistic approach to learning ensures that children can develop their social, emotional and creative skills. Children are given opportunities to explore their creativity through art, music, dancing and role play.
For more information regarding our Kinder Program please contact us.
[1] The State of Victoria (Department of Education and Training), Early Childhood Education: Two Years of Quality Kindergarten: What Does the Evidence Say?, https://www.education.vic.gov.au/Documents/childhood/professionals/profdev/two-years-of-quality-kindergarten-evidence-fact-sheet.pdf, accessed 10.12.2020
Starting kindergarten is a significant milestone in a child's life. For many Australian parents, there's the lingering question: "Is my child ready for kindergarten?"
One of the significant milestones in a child's life is their first day of school. However, before this big day, there's another crucial phase in Victoria: kindergarten.
There's a burgeoning recognition of the importance of foundational learning experiences. The question on many parents' minds is whether or not to enrol their child in a 3-year-old kindergarten program.