At Warrandyte Kindergarten, we offer engaging programs for three and four-year-olds, built on a foundation of play-based learning and strong community connections.
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2026 timetable
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 year old
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
3 year old
8:30 AM - 1:30 PM |
4 year old
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
3 year old
8:30 AM - 1:30 PM |
3 year old
8:30 AM - 1:30 PM |
| Extended care
1:30 - 5:00 PM |
Extended care
1:30 - 5:00 PM |
3 year old program: 15 hours
Tuesday 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Thursday 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Friday 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Transition in term 1: an altered timetable may be used the first few weeks of term 1 to help children transition into their full kinder program.
4 year old program: 15 hours
Monday 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Extended care in 2026
Additional care is available for an extra expense and can be booked for the term or casually.
Tuesday 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Thursday 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
2025 timetable
3 year old program: 10 hours
4 year old program: 15 hours
Kinder play optional program
Includes extended care and pre-kinder play in the afternoons:
Extended care: available Monday to Thursday, 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM.
Pre-kinder play: available Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 1:40 PM to 5:00 PM.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 year old
8:30 AM - 1:30 PM |
4 year old
8:30 AM - 1:30 PM |
3 year old
8:30 AM - 1:30 PM |
4 year old
8:30 AM - 1:30 PM |
3 year old
8:30 AM - 1:30 PM |
| Kinder play
1:30/40 - 5:00 PM Includes extended care and pre-kinder. |
Kinder play
1:30/40 - 5:00 PM Includes extended care and pre-kinder. |
Extended care
1:30 - 5:00 PM |
Kinder play
1:30/40 - 5:00 PM Includes extended care and pre-kinder. |
3-year-old kindergarten program
Our flexible, emergent play-based program helps children learn by building on their existing knowledge and strengths.
What we offer
Connection, safety and support: we believe that when children feel connected, safe and supported they are able to develop the confidence required to explore, create, experiment and communicate.
Supported playing and learning with others: children are able to gain understandings of diversity and share their thoughts and ideas. This, in turn, challenges and extends their thinking which builds on their prior knowledge and skills and optimises all developmental outcomes.
Tailored learning environments: Our indoor and outdoor spaces reflect your child's abilities, cultures, interests, and the local community to connect, and embed learning, with their existing knowledge and strengths.
Strong relationships and collaboration: We work closely with children, families, educators, and specialists to ensure a holistic approach to learning and understanding each child. Strong relationships are also important in developing a sense of belonging and security for children.
Community Engagement: children gaining a sense of community and an understanding that they are effective community members. Children learn about their role in the community through local excursions and our kitchen garden, supporting diverse learning in areas like:
Sustainability
Well-being (physical and spiritual)
Cognitive skills (science, mathematics, language)
4-year-old kindergarten program
In this final year of our kindergarten program, we focus on nurturing your child's individual strengths and preparing them for primary school and beyond.
What we offer
Our comprehensive 4-year-old curriculum builds on the 3-year-old foundation, incorporating best practices in early childhood education to ensure a successful transition to school.
Intentional and play-based: We use a combination of child-initiated play and intentionally planned activities to scaffold the child’s learning.
Contextual themes: Learning is made relevant by including themes and activities involving family, community and seasonal interests.
Building skills: We aim to further develop your child's existing skills and abilities, creating an environment where every child experiences success.
The 'Third Teacher': Our carefully prepared play environment is the "third teacher," offering diverse opportunities for exploration that cater to all learning styles.
Multiple intelligences: We support all styles of learning (i.e. verbal, visual, mathematical, rhythmic, kinesthetic, interpersonal, intrapersonal) based on Howard Gardner's theory to ensure well-rounded development.
Essential life dispositions
We encourage the children to explore various dispositions of learning in ways that are meaningful to them. This then enables the children to develop a range of learning skills and processes.
Learning dispositions: including curiosity, co-operation, confidence, creativity, commitment, enthusiasm, persistence, imagination and reflexivity.
Learning skills and processes: including problem solving, inquiry, experimentation, hypothesizing, research and investigation.
You never stop learning no matter what stage of life you are in! Let’s share this joy of learning with our children.
Extended care program
Our extended care program is run by 2 fully qualified early childhood staff members who embrace emergent and intentional teaching. It encompasses all areas of the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework and the National Quality Standards.
Eligibility
You must be a current Warrandyte Kindergarten student to be eligible to attend extended care.
Timetable, cost and bookings
Timetable for 2025: 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Thursday
Timetable for 2025: 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM, Tuesday and Thursday
Costs: $50 per session or full-term fees.
Full term bookings: email admin.warrandyte@kindergarten.vic.gov.au.
Casual bookings: available and can be booked online:
