At Kinder Haven, your child will benefit from our enhanced learning program in Preschool combined with our play-based learning program. With the added convenience of long daycare hours, run all year-round. Perfect for busy families.

The added benefits of our Preschool program include:

- Extended opening hours

- Open all year round (excl public holidays)

- Programs developed and delivered by our Early Childhood Teachers

- Exclusive music and movement program for self-regulation

“Let the child be the scriptwriter, director and the actor in their own play” - Magda Gerber

Nursery Space: 6 weeks – 2 years

Learning starts from before birth, and our Educators have created a welcoming and nurturing nursery environment where each baby feels safe to explore and discover new things - through their senses, their communication and cues (body language, facial expression and sounds) and by experimenting. On any given day you can see the nursery children engaging in all types of play, water play, music time, story time and more. Every day provides a brand new, exciting adventure for our babies to support their development, learning and wellbeing!

Toddler Space: 2 - 3 years

Our teachers and educators encourage the children to learn through play to help enhance their sensory-motor development. This happens through carefully planned music, dance, games and reading experiences.

On any given day the Toddler children can be seen developing their numeracy by building a tower, sorting objects, pointing and identifying shapes and patterns and participating in counting songs and games.

Children in our toddler space are encouraged to participate in group play. Group play is important as it helps our toddlers develop important social skills such as, turn taking, developing self confidence and emotional self regulation. Our team helps children through talking, planning and role modelling.

Preschool Space: 3 – 6 years

Preschool is a unique time for learning with peers and developing skills for later learning including confidence and curiosity, important skills for starting school. Our play-based program encourages active engagement in learning and supports a range of positive developmental outcomes including resilience, independence, critical thinking and creativity.

The oral language supports literacy learning. A child’s oral language ability is the best predictor for later success in learning to read and write. Hearing the sounds within a language is the first critical step for all literacy learning. Our team supports our Preschool children's development by engaging in rich discussions, introducing new vocabulary as part of everyday conversations, as well as singing, playing games, and reading with the children daily.

Throughout the Preschool year,children use their language to share ideas, ask questions, express themselves, and connect with peers and adults in social settings.

Social-emotional skills, including the ability to self-regulate emotions, is supported through group learning environments. Our team supports each child’s social and emotional development by labelling and talking about emotions and supporting appropriate responses as together, they engage in new and challenging situations. Lastly, ensuring that all children are ready for the ‘big school’ by preparing them for all that ‘big school’ has to offer.

Our centre chef prepares and cooks healthy and nutritious meals daily, catering to the unique dietary requirements of every child. We believe that by encouraging active participation (such as growing their own fruit and vegetables, preparing, and finally cooking!) children learn to appreciate and understand the importance of healthy eating.

Our centre offers children nutrient-rich, unprocessed, and seasonal whole foods – created to delight the fussiest eaters.

Hi my name is Sarah, and I am the Centre Manager here at Kinder Haven Aldinga. I have worked in early education and care for 20 years, in the UK, New Zealand and now Australia. I started at Kinder Haven Aldinga in 2017. I hold a Bachelor of Teaching and Learning Early Childhood.

I enjoy seeing children grow and develop and knowing that we have made a difference in their lives. I am passionate about providing inclusive environments for all children, as I understand how important it is for all children to be seen and heard. Our aim is for all children and families to feel safe, secure and supported.

Attending an early childhood education centre can support your child’s social skills, as well as help them develop independence and learn new routines. Aldinga Kinder Haven provides a nurturing and stimulating environment to give children a great start in life. I work with a truly amazing team of long serving educators who are incredibly dedicated and passionate about their roles. Our educators strive to create invaluable opportunities for children to learn and develop.

We support our families by being open in our communication style and by providing a welcoming environment for them. We welcome you to take a tour of our centre, see our environments and meet our educators