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- Why attending kindergarten matters
Kindergarten is a special place where children learn through play. It helps children build important skills that will support them for life — at school and beyond.
At kindergarten, your child will:
- make friends and learn to play and socialise with others
- ask questions and explore new ideas
- solve problems and think creatively
- build confidence and resilience
- learn to be independent and develop self-help skills
- What happens at kindergarten?
Our kindergartens offer:
- fun indoor and outdoor play-based learning
- small and large group activities
- quality spaces designed for learning and exploring
- caring and qualified educators
- healthy snack and mealtime routines
- safe and inclusive programs for all children
- support for school readiness
- cultural learning and child safety education
- child body-safety program as part of our commitment to child safety
- Why choose a Casey managed kindergarten?
The City of Casey has been running kindergartens for over 30 years and has more than 300 experienced educators across 43 local services.
Here’s what makes us special:
- our kindergarten environments are well resourced and primed for learning
- we follow trusted learning frameworks and quality standards
- each kindergarten is tailored to its local community
- our educators plan activities that match your child’s interests and needs
- we work closely with families to support every child’s growth
- Who leads the Casey kindergarten programs?
At Casey kindergartens, your child is supported by a strong team of experienced early years leaders and educators who ensure the best possible care and education.
Our leadership team includes:
- head of kindergarten programs
- program leads
- team leaders
- pedagogical coach
- SRF team leader
- onsite educational leaders
These professionals bring deep knowledge of early childhood education, years of experience in mentoring and coaching, and a strong focus on what works best for children.
When you choose a Council-run kindergarten, you can feel confident your child is learning in a high-quality environment that leads the way in early education.
- Our values
We believe:
- children learn best when they feel safe, supported and curious
- learning happens everywhere — inside, outside, during play and mealtimes
- families are partners in their child’s learning journey
- community connections help children feel they belong
- City of Casey kindergarten philosophy
The City of Casey has consulted with children, families and educators to develop our kindergarten philosophy. It’s a framework based on a set of beliefs and values that guide how we engage and educate children in our kindergartens.
It’s built on five key principles:
- relationships
- ways of being
- connection
- quality learning
- leadership
- Want to learn more?
- Visit your local Casey kindergarten — Find a kindergarten
- Book a tour by calling the kindergarten you wish to visit — Find a kindergarten
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