Kindergarten

Kindergarten is an important step for all young children.  It will help them learn skills that they will build on throughout their life.

We offer two years of kindergarten for 3 and 4 year olds in three locations: Kaniva, Edenhope and Goroke.  Our sessions at all locations are two days x 7.5 hour sessions to assist with family care needs. 

Kindergarten enrolments are now open and accepting children on the 2026 waitlist - complete using the link on the right hand side of the page under "Join the 2026 waitlist"

 Kindergarten

In all of our kindergartens we offer a play-based, emergent curriculum, where children initiate and lead their own learning. Our focus is on exploration rather than on teaching specific skills. Kindergarten is not "practice for Prep" where your child will be taught to read and write before they attend school. Our focus is on social skills, self-help skills, encouraging exploration and wonder, and setting children up to have a love of learning.

Our educators acknowledge parents and families as their child's first teachers; and are passionate about encouraging a sense of belonging and providing the best outcomes for children and families.

For more information, contact

Early Years Team Leader
PO Box 201, Edenhope VIC 3318 
Phone: 13 WWSC (13 99 72)
Email: earlyyears@westwimmera.vic.gov.au