Jenny's Kindergarten - Epsom

134 Ironstone Road, Epsom, VIC, 3551

5.0 Average score

14 Reviews

Opening Hours: 6:30am to 6:30pm

Licensed for 147 Children

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$121 Avg price / day

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Care Type (1) Long Day Care

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(03) 5486 0228

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Welcome to Jenny's Kindergarten - Epsom

At Jennyâ€™s Early Learning Centre Epsom, we provide extended day care and a Kindergarten program, catering for children from 6-weeks to 6-years-old.

Opening in 2010, our modern, state-of-the-art facilities include engaging outdoor and indoor play areas that provide the perfect environment for your child to explore and learn. We operate for 51 weeks of the year, typically only closing our childcare facilities between Christmas and New Year, and also on Public Holidays. Our Epsom centre also caters to Huntly, White Hills and surrounding suburbs.

Jennyâ€™s ELC Epsom offers an extensive orientation process for each of its families to ensure that each child makes a smooth transition into our childcare centre. Welcoming families from different backgrounds and cultures, we believe that our richly diverse centre contributes to the enhanced social development of each child.

As active members of the Epsom and Bendigo communities, Jennyâ€™s ELC builds close relationships with local businesses to promote engaging incursions and excursions that cater to the developing interests of our children.
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$121 Avg price / day

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Care Type (1) Long Day Care

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Centre philosophy

The philosophy that drives Jenny’s Early Learning Centre Epsom is that learning is a part of the fun. Children are encouraged to explore their own interests while they learn.

The key values are as follows:

1) Educators

Consistency of care is paramount, and priority is given to nurturing the relationships between educators and children. Many of the passionate educators have been with the centre since it opened. Educators help children develop the skills of independence, confidence, responsibility and connection with others.

2) Community

Local relationships are a key focus for Jenny’s Early Learning Centre Epsom, from primary schools, junior sporting clubs, the country fire authority, to the suppliers for the kitchen. The centre sees these connections as a way to facilitate a sense of belonging and identity for the children, as well as being a way to develop their social skills.

3) Children

A child is broadly connected to their family, community, culture and place, with the interactions between each providing a sense of self. Children develop and learn through these connections, with family being the first and most influential educators. The centre understands that children learn through play and that they find their own sense of identity and understanding of the world at their own pace.

4) Families

To ensure the best possible outcomes for children, Jenny’s Early Learning Centre Epsom believes that families and educators need to be working closely together. The educators welcome input from families to help guide the curriculum based on each child’s interests and family heritage. The centre is a welcoming and respectful environment which teaches children how to work with others and to value their own independence.

About the curriculum

6 weeks to 18 months

The program reflects a baby’s need to develop caring loving bonds with adults. The centre provides consistent educators in a nurturing, caring environment. Sensory activities are enjoyed, in order for children to get to know their abilities, likes and dislikes.

Programs

Children are cared for, nurtured and kept safe, while also being challenged to find new ways to learn. The centre’s program is based on their ‘Play – Explore – Learn’ philosophy, which helps children feel challenged and engaged with learning.

PLAY

Gross motor skills program: organised physical activities such as ball games, parachutes, running, jumping, and other activities that help develop coordination. Regular sports program to help build skills in team sports.
Self-directed play: helps children form friendships, develop imagination and try out new ideas. The centre is filled with natural light, and the indoor and outdoor spaces are open for exploration.
Outdoor play spaces: all designed to suit each age group. Children can get their hands dirty in the veggie patch, explore the sensory garden, climb on the equipment, and play imaginary games with their friends.

EXPLORE

Regular excursions and incursions: the centre is well connected with the community, taking part in regular walks to parks and nature reserves.
Cottage garden: children are encouraged to get involved with planting seeds and seedlings, tending to the plants, and helping to pick them for the centre chef to use. They also learn about water conservation and sustainability.

LEARN

Quirky Tales: an interactive storytelling program, which involves singing, dancing, stories, sign language and lots of fun.
Technology: children can explore new ideas, problem-solve, and work together to find solutions. Some of the technology offered includes computers and iPads, educational apps and games to develop literacy and numeracy skills, as well as digital cameras.

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134 Ironstone Road
Epsom, VIC, 3551

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Centre Reviews

5.0 (14 Reviews)

From facility tour to enrollment to orientation to transitioning Mia (18 month old) into regular care, staff and educators have gone above and... Read more

Geethu Koshy

Jan, 2024

Jenny’s ELC in Epsom have been so amazing with helping us transition our baby! They were so accomodating with having us in for sessions before... Read more

Grace Thompson

Sep, 2023

We love Jenny’s Epsom, the staff are all so friendly, warm and welcoming and really care for each of the kids. The educators all do... Read more

Melissa Lehmann

Aug, 2023

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