Our strong relationship with the foundation teachers at Princes Hill Primary school helps prepare your child for the transition to school.
Princes Hill Kindergarten offers sessional kinder programs for 3 and 4 year olds. Located within the Princes Hill Primary School in Carlton North, we allow children to develop a love for nature through outdoor play and learning about sustainability.
We share our space with dedicated maternal child and health nurses who provide high-quality care to families throughout their child’s early years.
To visit our centre and chat to one of our educators, book a tour.
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At Princes Hill Kindergarten, we support children in learning through play. We see children as capable, active participants in their lives and recognise that they have a right to be involved in decisions and processes that affect them.
- educators who are first aid trained
- educators who maintain training in anaphylaxis and asthma management, cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR), Red Nose-safe sleep standards and child protection
- engaging play for children aged six weeks to 6 years
- bachelor-qualified early childhood teachers
- flexible classrooms that open into a large outdoor yard
- a communication platform for you to share and receive updates about your child (access this from your mobile device via the Xplor app).
- educators who are first aid trained
- educators who maintain training in anaphylaxis and asthma management, cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR), Red Nose-safe sleep standards and child protection
- a curriculum that supports a sense of learning through care and play experiences
- respect for children as individuals
- opportunities for children to make choices about their own learning
- respect for the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Peoples by valuing traditional knowledge and cultures of this land
- a focus on holistic development, including motor, sensory, social, emotional, language and communication skills.
Please put these items in your child’s bag:
- food for morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea.
- a change of clothes
- a drink bottle
- a sun hat.
On cool or wet days, please provide gumboots and a warm, waterproof jacket.
Please clearly label all belongings with your child’s name.
Early childhood experts agree that play is the best way for young children to learn. Children can become immersed in their experiences to develop an understanding of their world.
We give children opportunities to:
- paint, draw, cut, paste and create
- climb, run, jump, crawl and dance
- read, write, count and discuss
- pretend, dress up and imagine
- meditate, relax and stretch
- practice social interactions and form relationships
- explore, investigate and hypothesise
- dig, cook, mould and meld.
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8.30am – 9.50am | Children arrive. Lunch boxes and drink bottles are placed on trolley, bags placed in lockers. Indoor/outdoor play |
| 9.50am – 10am | Morning group time |
| 10am – 10.30am | Morning tea |
| 10.30am – 11.50am | Indoor/outdoor play |
| 11.50am – 12noon | Group time/story |
| 12noon – 12.30pm | Lunch |
| 12.30pm – 2pm | Indoor/outdoor play During this time children also have the option to rest or enjoy quiet time indoors before afternoon tea. |
| 2pm – 2.30pm | Afternoon tea (optional) |
| 2.30pm – 4pm | Indoor/outdoor play During this time children also pack bags and check they have all their belongings ready for pick-up. |
Note: This is only a guide, as the program is flexible and adapted to children’s needs.
Sessional kindergarten programs are free, as they are fully funded by the State Government.
Read more on the Victorian Government website.
You will need to complete a form to register with us.
We will contact you via email or SMS if a place becomes available for your child. You will have three days to respond to this offer.
If you tell us that you want the place, we will email you an invitation to enrol via our Xplor app.
Please have the following documents ready for upload:
- your current Health Care Card (concession card), if you have one
- a referral letter from a doctor or medical practitioner if your child was diagnosed with a chronic or serious health issue that impacts your capacity to care for them.
Holiday operating schedule
Closed on public holidays and school holidays.