What is kindergarten?

Kindergarten is a program for children in the year prior to starting primary school. Kindergarten aims to provide a quality program based on play, enabling children to develop social, emotional, cognitive and physical skills which in turn will prepare them for their educational life.

The Federal Government subsidises 10 hours of 4-year-old kindergarten program per child per week, and families on health care cards receive this 10 hours free of charge. Fees vary at each kindergarten depending on the number of program hours offered.

Kindergarten…

• Gives children the opportunity to grow and develop through PLAY – the way children learn best.
• Encourages and stimulates children’s development socially, emotionally, intellectually and physically.
• Allows children to explore the world in ways that are interesting and fun, whilst developing their independence, confidence and self esteem.
• Assists children with their transition to school.