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Gingerbread Kindergarten Centre overview
WELCOME TO GINGERBREAD KINDERGARTEN
Providing long day care and preschool for children between the ages of 0 to 5 years
We warmly welcome you to our Boutique, family owned and operated Gingerbread Kindergarten.
Our team of educators aim to provide a quality preschool program, which promotes in children the desire to learn, engages their curiosity and helps them develop skills to explore and learn from their environment.
At Gingerbread Kindergarten we aim to provide quality child care in a safe, stable, happy and nurturing environment, promoting physical, social, emotional and cognitive development of the children in our care while responding to each and every child's individual needs. We welcome family involvement at all times and believe it strengthens the links between the home and kindergarten.
Gingerbread has been operating for over 49 years, educating 51 children.
Gingerbread Kindergarten offers the best child care and kindergarten education to local families in Queens Park, Bondi, Bondi Junction, Woollahra, Bronte, Paddington, Centennial Park, Coogee, Clovelly, Randwick, Tamarama, Bellevue Hill and the surrounding Eastern Suburbs of Sydney.
our kindergarten program
The most important goal of our early childhood program is to help children become enthusiastic learners. This means encouraging children to be active and creative explorers who are not afraid to try out their ideas and to think their own thoughts. Our goal is to help the children become independent, self-confident, inquisitive learners. We are teaching them how to learn.
We have one of the best school readiness programmes available, taught by experienced educators in a homely, family environment - where kids can be kids!
Our educators use the Early Years Learning Framework for Australia – Belonging, Being and Becoming as the foundation of our program and curriculum. This describes the principles, practices and outcomes that support and enhance young children’s learning from birth to six years of age, as well as their transition to school.
Play is the work of early childhood.
Play provides the foundation for academic learning. It is the preparation children need before they learn highly abstract symbols such as letters and numbers. Play enables us to achieve the key goals of our curriculum.
At Gingerbread Kindergarten, we use a method of programming that is responsive to individual children’s needs, and based on a thorough understanding of young children and their stages of development.
The process begins with teachers observing children each week, recording their observations under a specific developmental area (i.e. social/emotional, physical, cognitive and language).
Although programmed for an individual child’s needs, it is also beneficial for the whole group, and all the children have an opportunity to participate in a variety of experiences.
At the end of the week, the teacher will evaluate the objectives that were set, and record their findings. This information is then used in conjunction with the following week’s planning. The program planning cycle then begins again.
Please note that these developmental records are available for discussion with parents.
Also, the weekly program is on display in the parents’ information area.
The program is designed to:
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Develop a feeling of self-worth and high self-esteem
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Develop positive attitudes towards learning
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Develop a caring attitude towards other people and the environment
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Develop language and communication skills
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Develop skills and knowledge in all areas of the curriculum.
The activities we plan for children, the way we organise the environment, select toys and materials, plan the daily routine, and talk with the children, are all designed to accomplish the goals of our curriculum and give your child a successful start in school.
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Location
28-30 Bourke StreetQueens Park / Bondi Junction, NSW, 2022
Centre Reviews
Had a great time working here with wonderful people and amazing kids. Would’ve loved to stay had it not been for the proximity... Had a great time working here with wonderful people and amazing kids. Would’ve loved to stay had it not been for the proximity to my then residence. This small but lovely centre had given me the first step and exposure to Australian childcare. Thank you for the wonderful and meaningful learning. ❤️ Read more
I am appalled to discover that there is a residential unit located directly above the kindergarten, with the only access being through the... I am appalled to discover that there is a residential unit located directly above the kindergarten, with the only access being through the kindergarten itself. This setup is absolutely unacceptable, and it raises serious safety and security concerns. As parents, how can we have any confidence that those accessing this unit have been properly vetted to be around our children? There’s no mention of this arrangement on the website, and no assurance that necessary background checks or safety protocols are in place. This lack of transparency is outrageous, and parents have the right to know this critical information upfront when choosing a safe environment for their children. I will be informing everyone in my community about this situation, as it’s crucial that parents are aware of these conditions. Rest assured, I will not be sending my twins here, and I encourage others to think carefully before considering this kindergarten. This needs immediate attention and a commitment to transparency and safety. Read more
An amazing daycare with even more amazing staff! Our boys loved going here and were truly nurtured and cared for. They learnt new... An amazing daycare with even more amazing staff! Our boys loved going here and were truly nurtured and cared for. They learnt new skills, had lots of fun & made so many friends. It was with a heavy heart we had to leave because we moved away from Bondi. Read more
One of the best Childcare in the Hills area, I changed 3 different childcares till find Gingerbread Child care with Managment of Niyati,... One of the best Childcare in the Hills area, I changed 3 different childcares till find Gingerbread Child care with Managment of Niyati, best care, bast food, best staff I do recommend it Read more
Such a wonderful daycare. My daughter was so loved and well looked after at Gingerbread. The staff really get to know the kids... Such a wonderful daycare. My daughter was so loved and well looked after at Gingerbread. The staff really get to know the kids individual personalities and take time to nurture and help them grow. Good routines and a great outdoor area. I couldn't have asked for more. Read more
Best childcare centre ever! We have an amazing experience. Our daughter Mona has loved the time she spent at the centre. Thanks for all the... Best childcare centre ever! We have an amazing experience. Our daughter Mona has loved the time she spent at the centre. Thanks for all the teachers: Dani, Katie, Meabh, Niamh, Tonia and Jennifer. The teachers are very patient, attentive and very sweet. Thanks for dedication and all the love. The Gingerbread management is phenomenal. We can’t recommend this centre enough. Thanks for all your love. Tobias and Maria. Read more
A truly lovely centre. Well managed and very caring and wonderful staff. We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Gingerbread. Thank you. A truly lovely centre. Well managed and very caring and wonderful staff. We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Gingerbread. Thank you.
Thanks Claudia, we thoroughly enjoyed looking after your son. Wish him all the best for his big school
The school plan is highly strategic, focusing on 3 key areas for improvement we have determined in consultation with their community. It demonstrates... The school plan is highly strategic, focusing on 3 key areas for improvement we have determined in consultation with their community. It demonstrates their alignment and commitment to excellence as part of public education in NSW to ensure a profound difference in the ongoing growth and development of the school. Read more
AMAZING EXPERIENCE. We came here for a short trip and the kindness and helpfulness of the Gingerbread team towards booking our kids in... AMAZING EXPERIENCE. We came here for a short trip and the kindness and helpfulness of the Gingerbread team towards booking our kids in short notice was never seen. They have a lovely nurturing environment for your kids with an amazing backyard and tree cubby house. My daughter as soon as she got in was so excited and didn't even look back. They actually care about your children and even in short time tried for them to develop in those days the best to their abilities. Will be coming back to lovely Bondi area and dropping both my 1yo and 3yo at Gingerbread! Read more