Trained
First-aid certified
Dedicated
From Kool Kidz to School Kidz Kinder (3-4)
With our play-based school readiness program, children thrive in our literacy, maths and science-rich environment.
Building bright futures
Not only do we offer an action-packed, immersive and engaging curriculum, but free kindergarten is available at Kool Kidz! Our 15-hour per week program for four-year-olds and 5-to-15-hour program for three-year-olds saves you $2,101 per child.
In addition to funded kindergarten for three and four-year-olds, the Victorian Government provides ‘needs-based’ funding to each Kool Kidz service to implement localised School Readiness Plans. School Readiness Funding (SRF) is designed to successfully prepare your child’s transition from kindergarten to primary school with a focus on education and emotional well-being.
What’s the difference between long and sessional kindergarten?
Sessional kindergarten
- Operate during school terms only
- Run during set hours, e.g. 8:30 am – 1:30 pm
- Bring your own packed lunch and snacks
Long daycare kindergarten
- Operate Monday to Friday, 52 weeks a year, excluding public holidays. Long care hours from 6:30 am-6:30 pm daily.
- All five meals are included and prepared by our in-house chef.
- Play-based learning and Kindergarten program offered for the duration of the day that the teacher is there. This means that while funding is supported for 15 hours a week, more than likely your child will access much more kinder time.
- Flexibility and peace of mind for parents who work full time and require long daycare hours
Learning together
As your child takes exploration to new heights, we use play and imagination to teach critical skills such as language, numbers and patterns as part of our program.
Led by Bachelor-qualified kindergarten teachers, Kool Kidz offers a higher than required educator-to-child ratio to provide more individual attention to your child.
Jasmine Setia
Past parent, Kool Kidz Merrifield
“I would describe it as a ‘family feel’ childcare centre…The educators loved, nurtured, comforted my little girl and allowed her to grow, learn, explore in a warm and caring environment and fostered love and kindness in her.”
Explore, discover & thrive
Our teachers follow our Kool Beginnings Curriculum, which implements the Victorian Early Years and Development Framework (VEYLDF). In our purpose-designed rooms, your child learns and develops the skills they need to be ready for school—and life.
- Working with your child according to their unique goals and needs, teachers use play-based activities that offer fun and challenging opportunities for learning, emotional growth and social interaction.
- Using strategies such as intentional teaching, guided exploration, open-ended questions, and scaffolding, our kindergarten teachers help your child become all they can be in their early years.
- In our multi-purpose E.A.R.T.H Room, we empower agency to regulate and thrive in a holistic environment. It’s here that we enjoy yoga, incursions and special visitors.
- We also provide a dedicated dining room for meal times and cooking activities to enhance your child’s flexibility and school readiness.
Empowering & qualified
Our kindergarten teachers focus on your child’s needs and learning through play in a supportive, friendly, fun environment. We ensure that every one of our Kool Kidz is equipped with the social, physical, and cognitive skills they need to begin the next chapter of their journey.
All our educators are:
Yamani Weerasingha
Past parent, Kool Kidz Merrifield
“My girl loved all her teachers and she didn’t want to leave Kool Kidz because she had a wonderful time there…I was so happy to see her growing all her skills.”
A day in the life
From negotiating roles and socially acceptable behaviours—to reading, writing, math and science—our educators encourage curiosity by creating positive learning experiences to foster a lifelong love of learning. We understand that every family has their own schedule. We update you throughout the day on our Kool Konnect app and are always available to discuss your child’s progress throughout the year.
The day starts with a warm welcome as we help you transition your child to our care during drop-off and discuss important updates or news.
Your little one receives a nutritious, age-appropriate meal.
We engage in open, play-based learning through our Kool Beginnings Curriculum.
Time for a nutritious, age-appropriate meal!
Our services facilitate an indoor/ outdoor flexible program which encourages children to engage in learning both indoors and outside throughout the day.
Our in-house chef carefully prepares a delicious and nutritious meal.
Rest time is encouraged for those who need it. Meanwhile, activities for non-nappers continue!
Another break for a nutritious meal.
Another opportunity to foster creativity and exploration.
At the end of the day, we take time to talk about your child's day so you can stay informed and connected.
Our hours
Kool Kidz provides care from Monday to Friday, starting bright and early at 6:30 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. (Kool Kidz Preston opens at 7:00 a.m.). Kool Kidz is only closed on Victorian public holidays. We’re here to provide regular care for your child on weekdays throughout the year, except for these dates.
Our Curriculum
Our three-and-four-year-old kindergarten program is specifically designed to give your child the best start in life.
Kool Beginnings is a child-centred, comprehensive curriculum based on 12 core blocks and your child’s interests, strengths, knowledge, culture, capabilities, and goals.
Starting at three, your child uses play and imagination to learn critical skills such as language, numbers and patterns, and how to get along with others, share, listen, and manage their emotions.
We use a variety of teaching strategies, open-ended questions and experiences to inspire your child to explore ‘how’ and ‘why’ and use imagination to discover and hypothesise.
Physical development and coordination encourage your child’s gross and fine motor skills as they explore pencil grip and control.
Our program also incorporates ‘school readiness’ to support your child’s journey to primary school.
We host Kinder Information Night, where you can meet the teacher, discuss the program and ask any questions you may have.
Safety & security
Our service is licensed with the Department of Education & Training (DET) and registered with the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA).
Safety is our top priority. All our centres use the latest finger or facial recognition technology.
All our toys, floor coverings, mats, bed linens, cots, and other equipment are rated safe and adhere to our stringent hygiene practices.
Educators and centre management are trained and certified in Early Education and first aid.
We also ensure that all outdoor play is sun-safe.
