4 Year Old Kinder

Our 4-year-old Kindergarten accommodates up to 15 children daily, aged 3 years to 4 years, is led by a registered Early Childhood Teacher, who works alongside two support educators 5 days a week during school term. Outside of these hours the team continue to run the room and program allowing working families to access care throughout the school holidays.

The 3 and 4-year-old Kindergarten work closely together at Highgate Early Learning Centre, sharing a bathroom and large outdoor space. Additionally, the groups also enjoy major excursions together and often gather together for ad hoc visits from external providers (formally incursions). This close relationship is beneficial for the 4-year-old-kindergarten children as they are able to help guide the younger children as leaders in the environment.

During their 4-year-old kindergarten year children extend on their concentration, learning more about group learning and participation. They focus on developing their individual pre literacy and numeracy skills, whilst also focusing on navigating social interactions. Children are encouraged to critically think, and problem solve, apply solutions taught to them and to become confident and resilient individuals.