Wallabies

Readiness Program

A readiness program focuses on fostering pre-academic skills, language development, social interaction, motor skills, cognitive abilities, independence, pre-reading and pre-writing skills, creativity, and parental involvement to prepare children for success in formal education.

Our program integrates Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework and the Early Years Early Learning Framework, and readiness program to ensure our children develop the skills and knowledge they need to succeed academically and socially in their future academic journey.

3-5 years Kindergarten

ABOUT OUR Kindergarten Program

Our Kindergarten room offers a full day of education and care with qualified Early Childhood teachers designing high-quality curriculum and experienced academic support providing regular updates to enhance the program.

Our Qualified Early Childhood Teachers and educators in our kindergarten program are encouraged to apply enquiry-based learning throughout the whole curriculum. The projects are designed according to children’s ideas and questions and modified based on children’s preferences. Children’s learning is carefully observed and supported by our teachers and educators, and families are invited to collaborate with our teachers to set learning goals according to milestones and contribute to children’s learning outcomes.

Funded Kindergarten

A $2,000 Free Kinder offset will be applied to your fees regularly across the year.

To be eligible for Four-Year-Old Kindergarten the child must be:

  • at least 4-years-old on 30 April of the year in which they are enrolled to attend the funded Four-Year-Old Kindergarten program.

  • enrolled for at least 15 hours per week or 600 hours per year

  • not be enrolled in a funded kindergarten place at another service

To be eligible for Four-Year-Old Kindergarten the child must be:

  • at least 4-years-old on 30 April of the year in which they are enrolled to attend the funded Four-Year-Old Kindergarten program.

  • enrolled for at least 15 hours per week or 600 hours per year

  • not be enrolled in a funded kindergarten place at another service

  • Joeys (0-12 months)

    In our Joeys room, we create a secure and nurturing environment where experienced educators support infants' early communication and development through sensory experiences and music.

  • Echidnas (12-24 months)

    The Echidnas room focuses on nurturing emerging independence and social interactions among younger toddlers through creative play, block building, and pretend activities.

  • Bilbies (24 – 36 months)

    Our Bilbies room engages 'Explorers' and 'Adventurers' with play-based learning that fosters cognitive and physical growth through sensory play, imaginative activities, and outdoor exploration.

  • Wallabies (3-5 Years old)

    The Wallabies room offers an enquiry-based curriculum led by Qualified Early Childhood Teachers, promoting active learning and collaboration with families to achieve developmental milestones.

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FAQ’s

  • To begin the enrolment process, you can either join our waitlist or book a tour directly through our website. Just fill out a quick form with your basic details to express your interest and schedule a tour at your convenience.

  • During your service tour, you will have the opportunity to explore our facilities, meet our staff, and ask any questions you might have about our programs and philosophy. We recommend arriving 5 minutes early for your scheduled tour.

  • You will need to provide the following documents to complete the enrolment process:

    A completed Enrolment form before the expiry date.

    Your child’s birth certificate.

    Your child’s immunisation history statement (official Australian version).

    Your child’s CRN and the Primary Carer’s CRN for Childcare Subsidy (CCS) eligibility.

  • Yes, there is a non-refundable $100 Enrolment fee that will be charged when you confirm your enrolment.

  • Orientation days are opportunities for your child to familiarize themselves with our centre before starting. When filling out the Enrolment form, you’ll be asked to nominate two orientation days. We conduct orientations Monday to Friday between 11:30 am - 1:30 pm and 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm.

  • Please ensure your child comes prepared with a water bottle, a sun-safe hat, and spare clothes. Remember to label all belongings with your child’s name to avoid any mix-ups.