Northland Kinder Haven

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Northland Kinder Haven Centre overview
Phone
(03) 9071 4493Northland Kinder Haven Centre highlights
- Our centre proudly offers the VIC Government-approved Kindergarten program as part of our enhanced learning program. Our Kindergarten program supports your child's learning, development and well-being, to help ensure a successful transition to school.
- Our centre cook prepares nutritious meals daily, catering to the unique dietary requirements of every child.
- Our music programs have been designed to help develop fundamental skills that help support childrens self regulation, memory and concentration. Children learn to appreciate and develop understanding.
We are conveniently located for families in or commuting through Preston, Macleod, Rosanna, Heidelberg, Heidelberg West and Northcote in Melbourne.
Many of our Children go on to attend local schools such as Preston North East Primary, supporting a smooth transition to school.
We offer nurturing care and quality early education for children from 6 weeks to 6 years, with flexible hours (9, 10, 11, and 12-hour sessions) to suit busy families.
Our Learning Environments
Our children benefit from familiar faces as they grow, creating a sense of continuity:
- Nursery (0-2 years): A safe, nurturing environment for babies to explore with tailored sensory and social experiences.
- Toddler (2-3 years): Play-based learning encourages curiosity, confidence, and social skills.
- Kindergarten (3-6 years): A stimulating learning environment that prepares our children for school through our Enhanced Learning Program.
We’re proud to have qualified teachers and educators, supported by a team of national education experts, ensuring the highest quality childcare and early education.
Innovative Early Learning Programs
Our teachers deliver the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF or the national curriculum) through play-based learning that covers language, literacy, numeracy, STEM, social, and emotional development. Our program also includes:
- Rhythm and Movement for Self-Regulation (RAMSR), an evidence-based program developed by Queensland University of Technology to support children’s executive function and self-regulation.
- Environmental and social sustainability learning experiences.
- Personalised learning plans for each child.
- Local school connections.
We focus on strong family partnerships through regular learning and development conversations with your child’s lead educator, learning showcases, and in-centre family events. Our Xplor app provides real-time updates and learning summaries daily to keep you informed on your child’s journey.
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Kindergarten/Preschool Programs
Kindergarten/Preschool Programs
Our centre offers the Victorian Government-approved ‘Kinder: Best Start, Best Life’ program for 3–4-year-olds, providing up to 15 hours per week of funded Kindergarten. This program supports children’s learning, development, and well-being, setting them up for future success.
Our Enhanced Learning Program for Kindergarten children focuses on:
- Numeracy & Literacy: Developing key skills for lifelong learning.
- Self-Regulation: Fostering emotional control and resilience.
- Social & Emotional Development: Supporting independence and building healthy relationships.
- Creativity & Problem-Solving: Encouraging curiosity and critical thinking.
With extended hours and a year-round program (excluding public holidays), our Kindergarten program is delivered by qualified Early Childhood Teachers committed to supporting your child’s individual development.
Additional Benefits Include:
- Government subsidy: Further reduces out-of-pocket Kinder fees in addition to your eligible Childcare Subsidy (CCS).
- Personalised Learning Plans: Tailored to your child’s unique needs.
- Rhythm and Resilience Program: Music and movement to improve emotional regulation.
- School Readiness: Preparing your child for a smooth transition to school.
We also engage with local schools and provide transition statements, ensuring your child feels confident and prepared for the next steps in their education journey. Stay connected with your child’s progress via our Xplor platform, which offers regular updates on their learning and development.
About the Curriculum
About the Curriculum
“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 through experimentation. On any given day you can see the nursery children engaging in all types of play including sensory 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, role playing and reading experiences.
On any given day the Toddlers 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 skilled team helps children through talking, planning and role modelling.
Kindergarten Space: 3 – 6 years
Kindergarten 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 has school readiness at its core, encouraging active engagement in learning and supporting a range of positive developmental outcomes including resilience, independence, critical thinking and creativity.
The oral language supports literacy learning and 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 Kindergarten children's literacy development by engaging in rich discussions, reading, storytelling, dramatic play and experimentation all of which introduce new vocabulary as part of everyday conversations.
Throughout the Kindergarten 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, are supported through group learning experiences. 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. Our goal in the kindergarten year is to prepare children and families for a smooth transition to primary school.
Morning
Tina is 11 months old and enjoys sensory play outside in the sandpit with her friends. She sits near her educator who helps teach her how to scoop the sand into the bucket. Tina is learning how to dig, carry, and move the sand. She is also exploring texture and learning what happens to the sand when she adds water!
Lunch
Tina has finished her lunch and is preparing to take a nap. Her educator changes her nappy, prepares a bottle and reads Tina a story before her afternoon sleep.
Afternoon
Tina and some of her nursery friends enjoy some story time and songs outside in the shaded garden. They read ‘Peepo’ which is Tina’s favourite book.
Morning
Lennox is two and a half years old and loves to start his day at the centre outside on the climbing equipment. His friends join him, and together they pretend to be pirates on a ship looking for treasure. Through this exciting dramatic play, Lennox is learning about himself and the world around him. Dramatic play is helping Lennox identify his interests, abilities, likes and dislikes.
Lunch
Lennox is watering the vegetables in the garden. By doing this, Lennox is learning the importance of growing and caring for the veggies in the garden. Lennox picks a tomato from the garden, which the Chef will use to help make Lennox and his friend’s lunch - Spaghetti Bolognese!
Afternoon
Lennox enjoys art, and today he is painting a beach scene from a recent family holiday. He adds the finishing touches and sets the painting aside to dry; so that he can take it home to share with his family.
While painting, Lennox is learning how to express himself creatively and how to convey his ideas and emotions. Painting is also helping develop Lennox’s hand eye coordination, finger, wrist and hand strength. Making marks on paper is important for self expression as well as later learning.
Morning
Lana is almost five years old and can’t wait for today’s carpentry experience - she loves building things! Carpentry experiences allow Lana and her friends to extend their learning through real-life experiences. While participating in carpentry, Lana is learning to problem solve, experiment and predict. She is also improving her hand eye coordination, manipulative skills and muscular strength.
Lunch
Before Lana sits down for lunch with her friends and educators, Lana takes part in the centre’s sports program. Lana loves sports. Sports helps Lana improve her flexibility and strength (perfect for growing bodies!). Sports also allows her to practice different skills in a fun and engaging way.
Afternoon
Lana is off to ‘big school’ next year and she can't wait to start! Lana and her friends will be visiting the local primary school next week. In preparation for the visit, the class is creating a list of questions to ask the Principal and school children.
Health and Nutrition
Health and Nutrition
Our centre chef prepares and cooks 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 across a wide variety of food.
Our centre offers seasonal whole food-based menus – created to delight the fussiest eaters.
Meet the team
Meet the team
I have been working in early childhood since 2014 and have never looked back. I joined Kinder Haven Northland in January 2023 as the centre manager. I hold a Diploma in Early Childhood Education.
My passion is working with vulnerable families, and I love being able to support families in need. The interactions and smiles of the children keep me motivated every day. Being in the early childhood sector for so long has opened my eyes to the individuality of each child. I advocate for diversity for children and always let them know it’s great to be different and that they should embrace who they are. The one thing I set out for children to learn is the importance of happiness and emotional well-being.
Most of my team has been in the sector for over 15+ years and has been at Northland Kinderhaven for a long time. My team are passionate individuals who strive for the children to have the best education, using everything as a learning opportunity.
I often work on the floor to build relationships with the children and role model for the staff. I love seeing the families and knowing individual things about the children. I have supported lots of families in getting the help that they needed, for example, reaching out to support networks in surrounding areas, looking for therapist appointments and helping them through their NDIS journey. This is my favourite part of my job!

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Centre Reviews

I love my kids being at Kinder Haven Northland. Ashley and her team of educators have beautiful genuine connections with the children with... I love my kids being at Kinder Haven Northland. Ashley and her team of educators have beautiful genuine connections with the children with the utmost care to their educational ans social needs. They go above and beyond to assist families that are struggling and it feels like family. Thank you Ashley for your hard work, from one very thankful mother. Read more
Northland Kinder Haven is a wonderful childcare centre with a team of caring and dedicated educators. My child absolutely loves going there every... Northland Kinder Haven is a wonderful childcare centre with a team of caring and dedicated educators. My child absolutely loves going there every day! The staff create such a warm and nurturing environment, and I feel confident knowing my child is in great hands. Highly recommend this centre to any parent looking for a place where their child will be well cared for and Read more
Dear Rupal, thanks for leaving us such a wonderful review. We are thrilled that you loved your experience; our staff will definitely be happy to read what you wrote. We put customer experience and satisfaction as our priority, and your review reaffirms the hard work we put in every day. Kind regards, The Kinder Haven Team.
I had high hopes for this day care centre. My daughter was hit in the eye with an object and on the forehead,... I had high hopes for this day care centre. My daughter was hit in the eye with an object and on the forehead, I didn’t receive a phone call or a written report from the centre when I picked her up. I’m still waiting on a response for the outcome of the investigation from the centre manager. My daughter has said “that’s it ok that she gets hit”. I wouldn’t recommend this centre at all, as I have seen staff members be rough with kids and inappropriate behaviour, such as the way the nappy was checked if it was dirty or wet and inappropriate touching for babies and toddlers. Kitchen staff members helping out in the rooms. Sunscreen wasn’t applied to my daughter or son. My daughter and son have food intolerance/coeliac disease, they were both coming home with diahorra. I also find it concerning that I didn’t have to supply my children’s immunisation records and my daughter’s birth certificate. My children have attended the centre for almost two months, I would not recommend it. Read more