Kinder expands hours, enriches learning

MANSFIELD Kindergarten is Mansfield’s only not-for-profit, community-run kindergarten. All children are provided a quality, play-based education within a nurturing, stimulating and caring environment. The kindergarten is managed by a parent committee who join us in being committed to the Child Safe Standards. We want all children to be safe, happy and empowered. We know children learn the most when they’re enjoying themselves, so we make sure their early learning education is jam-packed full of fun! The 4-year-old groups enjoy weekly Earth Kinder sessions at the local wetlands. These sessions promote ecological literacy through close contact with nature in all seasons and build resilience, risk-taking, adventure and imagination. Both the 3- and 4-year-old groups enjoy other local excursions, visiting the library, children’s parks and community services. These adventures are supported by community members as they talk to the children about snake, road and dog safety. We also ensure our curriculum includes amazing incursions from companies like the Melbourne Museum and The Flying Bookworm. This year we’re excited to be going to Mt Buller to see the snow and introducing some Indigenous incursions each term. Our 3-year-old kinder program offers children 15 hours of free kinder. In 2026, our 4-year-old kinder hours are increasing. We will be offering children the opportunity to attend kinder for free for up to 20 hours! This means more time for play and more time for connection! Studies show children who attend a high-quality kindergarten program for two years have better development in language, pre-reading, early number concepts, independence, concentration and social skills when they start school. Enrolments are now open. Email office@mansfieldkindergarten.com.au to register your interest.

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