Altona Kindergarten

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At Altona Kindergarten we recognise the importance of your child’s early years. To support early childhood development, we’ve created a stimulating and nurturing environment that encourages self-confidence, imagination and respect for others and the natural environment. We place a strong emphasis on understanding and embracing the diverse backgrounds of the families within our kindergarten. To reflect this, cultural learning and celebrations are incorporated into our programs.

Altona Kindergarten has been rated as Exceeding National Quality Standard. Information about the National Quality Standard.

“At Altona Kindergarten, we are proud to embrace a truly child-centred approach that gives children the freedom and trust to explore, learn and grow in meaningful ways. We prioritise child safety and children’s rights, ensuring every voice is heard and every learner feels respected and empowered.
Learning on Country is central to our program, fostering connection, identity and belonging from the earliest years. Strong community partnerships enrich learning daily through visits from community helpers and local walks to places like the RSL, lifesaving club, schools and meaningful walks on Country. Our goal is to nurture capable, confident and curious learners. The Assessment and Rating process was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate how we consistently exceed expectations in delivering high-quality experiences for children and families.”

Abhay Gill, Nominated Supervisor

Address

89 Blyth Street, Altona VIC 3018

Open Hours

8:30 am – 1:30 pm, Monday

8:30 am – 4:00 pm, Tuesday

8:30 am – 1:30 pm, Wednesday

8:30 am – 4:00 pm, Thursday

8:30 am – 1:30 pm, Friday

Phone

9398 2839

Centre Philosophy

We see kindergarten as an environment where children can explore, learn on country, and understand the world at their own pace, while also recognising the significance of helping them become capable learners. We believe that social and emotional wellbeing, including self-regulation and resilience, play vital roles in ensuring an enriching learning environment, and nurturing these essential skills is a priority in our curriculum.

We value every child’s voice and rights, creating nurturing relationships that support their development. Child safety is central to our practice; our educators embed child-safe standards to ensure every child is happy, safe, and empowered.

Age Group	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
4YO Kooyim (kangaroos)		8:30am – 4:00pm		8:30am – 4:00pm
Multi-age Ngarrert (frogs)	8:30am – 1:30pm		8:30am – 1:30pm		8:30am – 1:30pm

Age Group	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Multi-age Kooyim (kangaroos)			8:30am – 4:00pm		8:30am – 4:00pm
Multi-age Rotational Ngarrert (frogs) G1	8:30am – 4:00pm	8:30am – 4:00pm
Multi-age Rotational Ngarrert (frogs) G2		8:30am – 4:00pm		8:30am – 4:00pm
Multi-age Rotational Ngarrert (frogs) G3	8:30am – 4:00pm			8:30am – 4:00pm

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Meet your Nominated Supervisor

I’m Abhay Gill, the Nominated Supervisor at Altona Kindergarten. I have worked in early childhood education for over five years as a kindergarten teacher and educational leader. During this time, I’ve learned that every child is a unique individual with their own strengths and learning styles. At Altona Kindergarten, we create a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can explore, discover, and develop a lifelong love of learning. Our approach focuses on play-based learning, hands-on experiences, and supporting social-emotional development to help every child thrive. We also value strong partnerships with families and encourage open communication to support each child’s success.
Our kindergarten is proud of its strong community connections and spacious outdoor area, fostering a sense of belonging and discovery for children and families.
We look forward to sharing this exciting learning journey with you and your child!

Abhay Gill

Inspiring play spaces

Qualified and nurturing teaching teams

Learning through play

Child safe environments

Regular communication

Community visits and exploring

Our families say

Old school kindergarten charm with passionate educators, many of whom have been there for decades. Both my kids have had beautiful experiences here and always looked forward to their kindergarten days.

Jason Plevras

What does my child need to bring?

Your child will need a backpack or bag, a refillable water bottle, a change of clothes, a wide-brim sun hat and their favourite toy, which can help them settle in. For kindergarten your child will need morning tea and lunch (dependent on the length of the program day).

How do you handle community visits?

Children love community visits. Experiencing different environments and groups of people helps them learn. You’ll get plenty of information in advance and have opportunities to ask questions. The centre will also need your written permission before your child can take part.

When do I need to keep my child home?

Germs spread quickly, and home is the best place when we’re unwell. Please keep your child home for at least 24 hours if they show any of these symptoms.

• 38C and higher temperature

• Vomiting or diarrhoea

• Rashes that can’t be explained

• Red, swollen and discharging eyes

• Unusually lethargic, irritable or not eating and drinking

When your child is feeling better with no symptoms for 24 hours, they’re welcome to return.

Infectious diseases

If your child has an infectious disease, please keep them at home and let us know straight away. Whatever you tell us is confidential.

See the list of infectious diseases at www.health.vic.gov.au/infectious-diseases/school-exclusion-table

What happens if my child gets sick?

If your child becomes unwell while at the centre, teachers will make them comfortable and ask you to pick them up. If you’re not available, they’ll call one of the other contacts listed on your enrolment form.

How do you handle medication and allergies?

Whether it’s a one-off issue or requires ongoing care, talk to your teachers if your child is on regular medication or has food allergies or intolerances. The team is there to support your family, and the more you can tell them, the better they can help. They will ask you for information from your doctor about how much your child takes and how often. Also, let the team know when anything changes. They will set up a new plan to support you, including any necessary training.

Will my child be safe?

ECMS is a Child Safe organisation. We rigorously follow the child-safe standards set out by the Victorian Government. These standards guide us to drive a child safe culture, provide appropriate strategies and actions to put the interests of children first, keeping them safe from harm. We are committed to involving families and communities in our efforts to keep children safe.

What about risky play?

Engaging in risky play is vital for children’s learning and development. Our teaching teams plan for and support opportunities for children to explore their environment and challenge themselves within play. Navigating risk promotes problem solving, persistence and resilience, and in a safe environment, is lots of fun!

Immerse yourself into what a day at our service could look like for you and your family.

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ECMS acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants of the nation and the traditional custodians of the lands on which we live, learn, work and play. Aboriginal people have a long tradition of teaching and learning through sharing their connections with country, community, language and culture. We recognise their continuing connection to the country, and we pay respects to elders past and present.

Altona Kindergarten

89 Blyth Street, Altona VIC 3018

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