Greensborough Preschool Inc.
Greensborough Preschool Inc.
Greensborough Preschool Inc. has been providing the Greensborough community with high quality and innovative kindergarten programs since 1959.
Adjoining the Banyule Maternal and Child Health Centre in Ester St, Greensborough, our newly renovated and exceptionally well resourced centre offers both 3 and 4 year old Kindergarten Programs, in an expansive indoor and outdoor space with luscious leafy surrounds.
Children who participate in quality early education program enjoy a flying start to learning and life. Greensborough Preschool's experienced educators develop and implement intellectually stimulating and engaging learning programs.
Our programs offer a safe and caring environment in which children can build confidence in their abilities, extend their skills and have fun while learning. By participating in a kindergarten program, children discover new learning experiences and establish relationships that create a strong foundation for their future education.
Greensborough Preschool is committed to providing programs which meet the needs of all children and families in our local community. All children attending our centre receive expert care and planned experiences. All areas of your child's development - physical, social and emotional, aesthetic, linguistic and intellectual are covered in our daily programs.
Both our 3YO and 4YO programs have associated per term fees, however you may be eligible for certain subsidies based on your circumstances, so please refer to the enrolment pack for more information.
| Extended in 2023 to offer 10 hours per week, our 3YO program provides the perfect way to start off your little one's fun filled learning adventure! |
| Offering 15 hours per week, our 4YO program is all about adventure, interaction and socialisation; providing the best possible start heading into Primary School! |
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All Programs Open Wednesday 1st March 2023. All enrolments are now handled centrally by Banyule City Council. |
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Starting 3 year old kindergarten is an exciting time for you and your child. Knowing if your child is ready to start kindergarten can however sometimes be difficult. The more independent and emotionally confident they are, the better equipped they will be to participate and enjoy the many social interactions with educators and peers.
Whilst every child is different and each child develops at a different rate, parents need to consider when is the right time to send their child to kindergarten. The ages of children attending the three year old program can vary greatly. This is more apparent especially if your child is turning three during the first term of the year they commence three year old kindergarten.
In Victoria, 2 years of funded kindergarten are offered: a single year of 3 year old and a single year of 4 year old kinder. A second year of funded four year old kindergarten may only be considered when a child shows delays in learning and development and development outcome areas; and where it is agreed and believed that a kindergarten program will be the most appropriate learning program for the child with better outcomes than if they were to transition to school after a single year. Children who are 'just young' will not meet the eligibility criteria.
To assist in your decision, you can use the when to Start 3YO Kindergarten Calculator on the Vic Government Website (requires only your child's Date of Birth) to see the recommended year of attendance for 3 YO kinder. Additionally, the following resources may be helpful:
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| Starting 3YO Kinder | 3YO Kindergarten Readiness | Developmental Milestones |
If you would like to discuss your child's readiness with one of our teachers please do not hesitate to contact us .
We're so excited about the opportunity to expand our services in 2023 in our newly renovated centre, we'd love for you to join us!
Click to download a Printable Timetable
[ Last Updated: 2023-01-02 ]
We're very excited to announce a new partnership with Edu Threads for supply of (OPTIONAL) Greensborough Preschool Inc. branded Uniforms!
Simply click through to the Greensborough Preschool Inc. shop on the Edu Threads website to pick up some very smart looking (and affordably priced!) T-shirts and Windcheaters! Each available in a range of colours and sizes.
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Our educators are fully qualified and experienced in early childhood education. We are dedicated and committed to nurturing your child’s unique qualities. Our educators are guided by your child’s individual interests and strengths, ensuring your child is comfortable to learn and develop at their own pace.
There are multiple ways to keep in contact with the Kinder Staff, Committee, Management Partners (ECMS) and Kinder Community
Kinder Service via ECMS: www.ecms.org.au / communicating-feedback-and-complaints Committee Operations & Events: committee@ greensboroughpreschool .vic.edu.au |
Provide your (and/or your family members) email addresses to receive Newsletters, Weekly Observations from Staff, and Committee communications. Opt-out by sending an email to UNSUBSCRIBE All information handled in accordance with our Information Management Policy |
In addition to mailing groups, our kinder also utilises Storypark for sharing of images and engaging with families with session observations. Speak with your session educator for more details on how to sign up and use Storypark. |
Surveys may be sent directly to enrolled families via their contact email details, or, may be publicly posted here. Surveys that are not anonymous require an email, which will be handled in accordance with our information management policy. No Public Surveys at this time |
If you can spare us 5 minutes, we'd really appreciate it if you could let us know what you thought of our website by providing feedback |
Greensborough Preschool is an exceptionally well resourced centre due to the continued fundraising efforts of our yearly Parent Committee, the Fundraising Co-ordinator, Grants Co-ordinator and of course the generosity of the wider kinder community!
Each year, a number of local businesses contribute goods and services to our fundraising efforts, and we are extremely grateful for the support they provide us. We would love it too if you could take the opportunity to reciprocate this support.
Greensborough Preschool is an exceptionally well resourced centre due to the continued fundraising efforts of our yearly Parent Committee, the Fundraising Co-ordinator, Grants Co-ordinator and of course the generosity of the wider kinder community!
Each year, a number of local businesses contribute goods and services to our fundraising efforts, and we are extremely grateful for the support they provide us. We would love it too if you could take the opportunity to reciprocate this support.
All information collected by Committee (including email addresses, names, addresses and contact numbers) are securely stored and accessible only to current Committee members. At the end of each year, these details are removed from mailing lists and are archived with restricted access subject to retention periods. |
Our management partners, ECMS , provide the day-to-day operational support for our educators at Greensborough Preschool, and work in concert with Staff and the Volunteer Parent Committee to ensure Greensborough Preschool has access to all the best resources. |
Ready to take the next step in your career as an Early Learning Educator? Head to the ECMS Website Job Opportunities page for a list of current vacancies, or, contact our Staff Nominated Supervisor to enquire about possible trainee / work experience placements. |
Greensborough Preschool are proud to be rated as Exceeding National Quality Standard by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA). More information on the National Quality Framework is available from their website. |
Our Management Partners policies cover all aspects of operation, quality, health, safety and wellbeing in our early learning and care centres. Click through to ECMS policy website for the latest documents. |
You may find our suite of parent information sheets helpful. They include information on helping your child transition to early learning, your child’s program, family participation, health, safety and wellbeing, and more. |
A healthy lunchbox containing plenty of fresh fruit, veggies and protein will give your child the energy they need to stay active at kindergarten. Please note: many of our kindergartens exclude certain foods to provide a safe environment for all children to enjoy. Please speak to your child's educators for details. |
We pride ourselves in having an active Parent led volunteer committee who organise social activities, undertake fundraising and source grants in order to provide additional resources for use in the Kinder programs. Please reach out to our committee President to find out how to get involved. |
