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.

“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.

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.

Hi, my name is Hardeep, and I am the Centre Manager here at Penguin Ravenhall. I am passionate about supporting children to develop not only early learning skills but also resilience, independence, and strong social and emotional foundations.

I began working in early childhood education in 2009 and joined Penguin Ravenhall in April 2024. I bring many years of experience across a range of roles and age groups within the sector, developing strong expertise in child development, safeguarding, curriculum planning, and team leadership. What I enjoy most about this role is watching children grow socially, emotionally, and academically, and supporting educators and families as part of that journey.

My approach is grounded in creating nurturing, stimulating, and inclusive environments where children feel confident to explore and learn. I am passionate about supporting children to develop not only early learning skills but also resilience, independence, and strong social and emotional foundations. I encourage play-based learning, positive behaviour guidance, and reflective practice, supporting educators to observe, assess, and plan meaningful experiences that build on each child’s strengths.

When speaking with families, I explain that early childhood education complements learning at home by providing structured, play-based learning experiences led by qualified educators. In a centre setting, children benefit from social interaction with peers, exposure to diverse experiences, and consistent routines that support independence and school readiness. I also emphasise the importance of partnerships with families, recognising that children achieve the best outcomes when home and centre work together.

I believe strong teams are built on trust, communication, and shared values, and I aim to create a workplace where educators feel supported, respected, and motivated to provide high-quality care and education. By encouraging collaboration, recognising individual strengths, and providing opportunities for growth, I foster a positive and inclusive team culture that supports children, families, and educators alike.

Supporting families is central to my role, and I prioritise open communication, ensuring families feel heard, included, and involved in decision-making. By building strong partnerships based on respect and transparency, I work to create a welcoming environment where families feel confident and supported throughout their child’s learning journey.