Early Learning Centre
Our ELC is an engaging, nurturing and inspiring environment where children learn through inquiry, exploration, play, questioning and reflection. We know and value the fundamental importance of the early years and work collaboratively with the Junior School staff to ensure students experience a smooth transition from the ELC to Prep.
At Kingswood College, our Early Learning Centre provides a nurturing and inspiring kindergarten experience for children aged 3 and 4 years.
From their very first day, children become part of a vibrant learning community that extends from 3 year old Kindergarten through to Year 12. Within our beautiful Box Hill campus, children learn through intentional teaching, exploration and play. Teachers carefully plan, observe and respond to interactions to support and extend children’s learning and development,
Our Kindergarten program provides the ideal balance between play-based learning, explicit teaching, social development and school readiness skills, helping children build the skills, relationships and independence that support a smooth transition into Prep.
Where Their Story Begins
Choosing a Kindergarten is about more than the early years. It is about finding a community that will nurture curiosity, encourage confidence and support your child's growth over time.
At Kingswood College, the first day of Kindergarten can become the first chapter in a lifelong learning journey. With one campus, one community and one educational philosophy, children experience continuity in learning, wellbeing and relationships from age 3 through to Year 12.
Kindergarten at Kingswood
Kindergarten in Box Hill
Our Kindergarten program is designed for children aged 3 and 4 years and offers an engaging environment where learning emerges through play, discovery and meaningful experiences.
Children have daily opportunities to:
- Develop language, literacy and early numeracy skills
- Explore expansive indoor and outdoor learning environments
- Engage in creative and imaginative play
- Build friendships and social confidence
- Strengthen independence and resilience
- Participate in specialist learning experiences
Our educators form strong relationships with every child, ensuring each learner feels understood, supported and challenged.
A Smoother Transition to School
Starting School Shouldn't Feel Like Starting Over
One of the most significant advantages of attending Kindergarten at Kingswood College is the seamless pathway into Prep and Junior School.
As part of a K3 Prep to Year 12 campus, children become familiar with:
- Classrooms
- Teachers
- Playgrounds
- Assemblies
- Specialist learning spaces
- School routines
- Older students
Rather than experiencing a completely new environment when they begin school, children move confidently into Prep already feeling comfortable and connected to their surroundings.
Learning Beyond the Kindergarten Classroom
Rich Learning Experiences from the Earliest Years
Unlike many standalone childcare and kindergarten settings, Kingswood College Kindergarten students benefit from access to specialist teachers and exceptional facilities across the College.
Children participate in specialist programs including:
- Music
- Visual Arts
- Bush Kinder
- Chinese
- Library
- Perceptual Motor Program (PMP)
They are immersed in a dynamic learning environment that includes gardens, sporting grounds, libraries, performance spaces and purpose-built educational facilities.
These experiences spark curiosity, creativity and confidence from an early age.
One Community from Age 3 to Year 12
More Than Childcare. A Complete Educational Journey.
At Kingswood College, Kindergarten is where a lifelong educational journey can begin.
Our youngest learners regularly interact with older students through shared experiences, performances, community events and special programs. These connections help children develop aspirations, confidence and a strong sense of what is possible.
As children grow, they continue learning within a consistent environment built on shared values, authentic relationships and a commitment to individual growth.
Attendance Options
Families can choose from the following attendance models:
No. Days | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Days | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 3 Days | Yes | Yes | Yes | NA | NA |
| 2 Days | NA | NA | NA | Yes | Yes |
At Kingswood College we proudly work to fulfil our vision to embolden hearts and inspire minds in a nurturing environment, on land that holds deep cultural significance to the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. We acknowledge and honour their Elders, past and present, and extend our respect to all First Nations people. Whenever we gather, and wherever we gather, we extend respect and dignity to the first inhabitants of our country and acknowledge the truth about the country on which our school has stood and now stands.
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