CHILDREN will be able to go to kindergarten for two years, thanks to new statewide three-year-old kindergarten programs.<\/p>\n
As part of a Victorian Government investment, children can start kindergarten one year earlier, meaning an extra year of learning, playing and making friends.<\/p>\n
Golden Square Kindergarten has announced it is currently taking enrolments for three year olds, with the program commencing in 2022.<\/p>\n
Educational leader at the kinder Carol O\u2019Bree welcomes the new program.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are really happy to be providing three-year-old kindergarten in 2022,\u201d she said. \u201cThese children will have access to programs with qualified educators who will provide programming that suits the children\u2019s needs and abilities.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey will be able to access social and emotional experiences and learn to get along with other children.\u201d<\/p>\n
The centre will offer long day and short-day programs for three-year-old children, based on enrolments.<\/p>\n
\u201cAt our centre we will be very flexible according to the numbers and children coming into the centre,\u201d Ms O\u2019Bree said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe will definitely be providing a long day program for three year olds because we have a long day program for our four year olds. We understand that working families need to have that before and after kinder care.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe will also provide programs for three year olds that will suit people that don\u2019t require long days, so shorter sessions.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Victorian Government issued a supporting grant of $910,000 to help the centre prepare for the three-year-old rollout, which Ms O\u2019Bree said was really appreciated.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs a stand-alone kindergarten it was really important,\u201d she said. \u201cWe are using our funds to ensure our services will provide education for the future. Without the government funding we would not be able to provide enough buildings.\u201d<\/p>\n
Parents are encouraged to attend a tour of the centre and to visit Golden Square Kindergarten\u2019s Facebook page for availabilities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
CHILDREN will be able to go to kindergarten for two years, thanks to new statewide three-year-old kindergarten programs. As part of a Victorian Government investment, children can start kindergarten one year earlier, meaning an extra year of learning, playing and making friends. Golden Square Kindergarten has announced it is currently taking enrolments for three year […]<\/p>\n