3 & 4 Year Olds (Sessional) Kindergarten 2024
For Children Aged 3-5 Years
Our 3 & 4 year olds kinder programs cater to families who want shorter hours, in small group environments
Our integrated programs promote school readiness, and supports social, emotional & academic development. All programs have a Play-Based Curriculum led by qualified and experienced Early Childhood Teachers.
It may look like children are ‘just playing’, but some serious learning happens through play! Experiences in our rooms are set up based on observations of children’s strengths, needs, and interests.
Why Choose 3 & 4 year olds Kindergarten at Poets Grove
Academic Enrichment
We encourage exploration of literacy, numeracy and science concepts. Interactions with other children also encourage these explorations.
All sessional programs are based on the Early Years Learning Framework and the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework.
Learn about our dedicated enrichment programs for sessional kindergarten.
Smaller Class Sizes
All of our kinder groups have no more than 16 children per day with up 3 teaching staff per group. This provides a 1:5 teacher to student ratio.
Smaller class sizes and high teacher ratios mean we help your child thrive. Children experience a unique balance between playing with peers and individual support from our highly qualified staff.
Who Can Enrol
Children aged 3-5 years whose parents live or work in the City of Port Phillip.
For 3 year old kindergarten
Children must be aged 3 by 30 April (in the year they enrol)
For 4 year old kindergarten
Children must be aged 4 by 30 April (in the year they enrol)
Free Kindergarten Program
We’re part of the Vic Gov Free Kinder Program. Families part of the funder kinder program will receive a fee offset of up to $2,050 per child enrolled. Visit the Vic Gov for more information about the Free Kinder Program.
Availability, Fees & Sessions
View our current Fees & Sessions
Childcare Subsidy
Families can access childcare subsidies which are means tested by Services Australia.
How to Enrol
Enrolments for 3 & 4 year olds Kindergarten are managed by Poets Grove through our waiting list.
Learn more about how to enrol.
All 3 of my boys went through sessional kinder at Poets. I love the sense of family and community here!
My children felt truely cared for. They also made special friends who all transitioned together into Elwood Primary.
—Emma, Mother