Contact Details
35A Roberts Street
Kingsville VIC 3012
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
2022 Session Times
4 year old Kindergarten – 15 hours per week
RAVEN GROUP
Tuesday: 8.15am – 3.45pm
Thursday: 8.15am – 3.45pm
MAGPIE GROUP
Tuesday: 8.15am – 3.45pm
Wednesday: 8.15am – 3.45pm
MAGPIE-LARK GROUP
Wednesday: 8.15am – 3.45pm
Thursday: 8.15am – 3.45pm
3 year old Kindergarten – 5 hours per week
JOEYS GROUP
Friday: 8.45am – 1.45pm
POSSUMS GROUP
Monday: 8.45am – 1.45pm
2022 Term Fees
4 year old kindergarten – $560 per term
3 year old kindergarten – $200 per term
Fee Subsidy for Low Income Families
As per State Government Policy, Concession Card Holders are entitled to 15 hours per week of free kindergarten in the four year old program and 5 hours per week of free kindergarten in the three year old program. 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.
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
3YO & 4YO Registration
To be eligible for four year old kindergarten a child must turn four years of age on or before the 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:
- Phone: 9688 0116
- Email: earlyyearscentralregister@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au
- For further information please visit the Maribyrnong Council website: