The Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), and  the National Quality Standards  (NQS) underpin our play-based curriculum.   Through our weekly program your child will develop:

• A strong sense of identity

• A feeling of belonging within their community and their environment

• A sense of social, emotional and physical wellbeing

• Skills and dispositions for confident and involved learning

• Effective communication skills

We welcome each child’s uniqueness and assist them to create their own experiences at Ormond  Community Kindergarten.  We encourage them to  explore, take risks, use their imagination, laugh and we listen to them and encourage them to listen to others.  Communication about your child’s OCK experiences are sent via our parent app, using a mixture of reflections, photos, and artwork.

Our rich outdoor play space incorporates large, open, multipurpose spaces and cosy corners with beautiful native plants and mature trees, natural shade and textured surfaces as well as veggies and herbs to create a lovely sensory experience for your child.  Outside, play-based learning. extends to the large sandpits, and water play.

Unique Experiences for your Child:

These unique experiences are all included in your fees.  Many kindergartens charge extra for special events and excursions.  

Language Program - Spanish

Depending on your day you will participate in our Spanish Language Program. 

There are many benefits to learning in another language at a young age. This includes helping your child to think, explore, problem solve and support their pre-reading and prewriting learning. It also places value on learning language and home language maintenance.

Learning in another language is not only fun and exciting, but it will give your child a richer understanding of how languages work. If your child already speaks another language other than English, it can strengthen their self-esteem and cultural identity and I look forward to including all languages in our program.

The language program is part of the kindergarten program, so your child will continue to be encouraged to learn through exploration, problem solving and play in another language.

Music Program

Our music program is fun and uses song, music and movement to enhance children's communication and social skills. It is run by an early education specialist and is child-centred and relaxed which means all children feel comfortable to observe until they are ready to participate.

Strong Family Relationships

Research shows relationships are central to children developing acceptance, self-esteem and higher functioning thinking skills that contribute to positive learning and life outcomes (KidsMatter Early Childhood). The relationship between families and educators is cherished and nurtured at Ormond  Community Kindergarten. We foster these connections though the use of parent helpers at kinder and by asking the children to care for animals during the holidays as well as community events and through our Committee of Management.

Special Events

Your child will also experience a range of special events and experiences including things like:

• Drama and dance incursions

• Farm visits

• Visiting puppet shows

Sustainability

Respect for the environment, first nations peoples, and sustainability are integrated into each child's kinder experience.   We use our large, natural backyard to educate the children about the environment. Children give their food scraps to the animals or worms, and the compost produced is used on the vegie garden. 

To join the waiting list for our 3 year old program, please register for 3 Year Old kinder or if you have a question enquire now