Meli Kindergartens welcome visitors in Open Week

FROM Portarlington to Lara, Queenscliff to Colac – and everywhere in between – there is a Meli kindergarten giving children the best start to their learning journey.

Families can visit their local kindergarten from May 12 to May 16 to see first-hand how Meli is providing an educational experience that is inclusive, innovative and of course, lots of fun.

Meli Kindergartens Open Week is an opportunity to view the indoor and outdoor learning and play spaces, meet the teachers, ask questions and apply for a free kindergarten place.

Meli offers high quality three and four-year-old kindergarten programs that incorporate an “anti-bias approach”, meaning that educators work with every child, every day, to promote kindness, equity and inclusion. Several kindergartens in the network have achieved the highest rating in the National Quality Standard (NQS) by the Department of Education and Training.

Meli is the region’s largest provider, with 31 kindergartens. RIGHT: See first-hand how Meli is providing an educational experience that is inclusive, innovative and of course, lots of fun.

Meli also provides parenting support groups, pre-school readiness programs and the NDIS Early Childhood Approach making it a leader in early childhood services.

“We know that attending a quality kindergarten program has positive impacts on a child’s learning and development for life,” Meli chief executive officer Grant Boyd said.

As the region’s largest provider with 31 kindergartens, including the most recent addition Lara Lake Community Preschool joining our network this year, there is a Meli kindergarten close by.

“We’re inviting families to take the opportunity during Open Week to come and visit our incredible kindergartens, meet our dedicated educators and teachers, and find out how Meli can support your child to get the best start in life,” Mr Boyd said.