PROGRAMS
Our programs are designed to meet the needs of both children and families through specific goals and objectives. We focus on building off of the strengths of each child, taking advantage of every teachable moment.
LONG DAY CARE
There are three rooms in our long daycare which consist of the following age groups;
Joeys (0-2yrs) - 12 children with 3 educators
Possums (2-3 yrs) - 12 children with 3 educators
Wallabies (3-5 yrs) - 20 children with 2 educators
Care is available from 8.00am to 5.45pm Monday to Friday.
We offer permanent full days care with a two week closure over the Christmas break.
Please complete our waiting list form if you are interested in a position in our daycare.
3 YEAR OLD KINDERGARTEN
Our funded 3 year old kindergarten program are 5 hour sessions that operate on Tuesdays and Fridays from 9.00am - 2.00pm.
Children participating in our 3 year old programs are actively involved in a high quality Early Childhood program relating to individual needs and interests.
Through a play based program, children learn about themselves and their environment. Positive attitudes to life are developed through acquiring appropriate social and communication skills. There is a greater emphasis on Social Development and Emotional regulation in these programs which helps to prepare children for attendance in 4 year old programs the following year.
4 YEAR OLD KINDERGARTEN
Four year old kindergarten is a one year program for children the year before they start school. It aims to support children’s learning and development, social skills, emotional skills, language, literacy and numeracy skills, self-awareness and respect for others, ability to make new friends and exposes them to new ideas and concepts.
Kindergarten is an important program for all 4-year-old children to attend, as it provides young children with the opportunities to improve skills that are important for life, and helps prepare them for school.
Kindergarten will support your child to develop:
language and listening skills
confidence and independence
physical and creative skills
the ability to work cooperatively with other children and adults
Enrolling for 4 year old kinder is through Greater Shepparton City Council Central Enrolments.
https://greatershepparton.com.au/community/childrens-services/kindergarten
Koalas Group - Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays 8.30am - 1.30pm
Kookaburras Group - Mondays and Thursdays 8.30am - 4.00pm
Wombats Group - Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 9.00am - 2.00pm