Kingsville Kindergarten

Contact Details

35A Roberts Street
Footscray West VIC 3012

Melways Ref: 41 G5

Phone: 9315 2008
Email: kingsville.kin@kindergarten.vic.gov.au

Nominated Supervisor: Georgina Dearnaley

Educational Leader: Georgina Dearnaley

National Quality Standard (NQS) Rating:
QA1: Educational program and practice – Exceeding NQS
QA2:  Children’s health and safety – Exceeding NQS
QA3:  Physical environment – Exceeding NQS
QA4:  Staffing arrangements – Exceeding NQS
QA5:  Relationships with children – Exceeding NQS
QA6:  Collaborative partnerships with families and communities – Exceeding NQS
QA7:  Leadership and service management – Exceeding NQS
Overall rating: Exceeding NQS

2020 Session Times

Kingsville Kindergarten offers two 4 year old groups and a 3 year old group.

4 year old kindergarten – 15 hours per week

Geckos

Monday:
Thursday:
Friday:

8.15am – 12.15pm
11.15am – 4.45pm
8.15am – 1.45pm

Bilbies

Monday:
Tuesday & Wednesday:

12.45pm – 4.45pm
8.15am – 1.45pm

3 year old Kindergarten – 4 hours per week

Joeys

Tuesday:
Thursday:

2.30pm – 4.30pm
8.30am – 10.30am

2020 Term Fees

4YO

$550 per term

3YO

$435 per term

Fee Subsidy for Low Income Families

As per State Government Policy, Concession Card Holders are entitled to 15 hrs per week of free kindergarten in the four year old program only. The concession card must be sighted by a member of BPA Children’s Services staff when requested. Failure to show a valid concession card will result in full fees being charged. There is no subsidy for three year old programs.

Centre Philosophy

At Kingsville Kindergarten we:

acknowledge that we are on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Tribe of the Kulin nation. We offer our respect to the elders of these traditional lands, and through them to all the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
recognise each child is unique
acknowledge and respect diversity
believe young children learn best through play

The learning experiences children are engaged in encourage development of the whole child. A play based curriculum allows for independent choices and individual development. The curriculum, which is based on the National and Victorian Early Years Learning Frameworks is underpinned by the philosophy of “Belonging, Being and Becoming” which:

instills a sense of belonging to promote confidence and acceptance
allows children to be, to engage and practice, revisit and internalise skills and knowledge
to become – allowing children to take supported risks as they extend themselves

The learning environment will:

be inspiring, fun, inclusive, accessible and safe
be challenging and evolving
encourage respect for the natural world

Staff will work together to deliver high quality programs and will:

identify and support the needs and interests of individual children and seek opportunities for intentional teaching
plan environments that allow for an emergent curriculum which enables children to direct their own learning
promote reciprocal relationships and build a sense of rights and responsibilities
ensure children feel safe, secure and supported at all times
promote the cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and children with disabilities
foster enjoyment and aptitudes for learning such as persistence, curiosity and creativity
support children to become effective in their verbal and non-verbal communication
develop an awareness of sustainable practices
communicate with families about their child’s learning and development
welcome and encourage family and community involvement

Registration

Four Year Old Kindergarten

To be eligible for four year old kindergarten a child must turn four years of age on or before 30th of April in the year of attendance.

To register your child in 4 year old kindergarten, please collect a form from the kindergarten or Maribyrnong City Council who runs the Central Registration system.

Specific enquiries can be directed to:
Central Registration Officer on 9688 0116 or earlyyearscentralregister@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au

For further information please visit the Maribyrnong Council website:
http://www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/Page/Page.aspx?Page_Id=10199

Three Year Old Activity Group

To be eligible for 3 year old kindergarten a child must turn three years of age on or before 30th April in the year of attendance.

Children CANNOT commence before they turn three years of age.

THOSE CHILDREN OFFERED A PLACE BUT TURN THREE AFTER THE START OF TERM 1 (AND PRIOR TO 30TH APRIL) MAY HOLD A PLACE FOR THAT CHILD BY PAYING THE TERM 1 FEES IN FULL.

Please refer to the BPA 3 year old Policy.

To register your child in 3 year old kindergarten, please collect a form from the kindergarten or Maribyrnong City Council who runs the Central Registration system.