Kinder benefits

Starting a quality kinder program earlier has positive effects on child development. Kinder is a safe place for children to build skills, become more independent, and make friends.

Kinder is important for children. Research has shown that early education helps set children up for a bright future. In a kinder program they learn skills that they will take with them throughout their life.

Kindergarten programs will often have many children from different cultures and backgrounds.

At kinder your child will learn to build their own sense of identity and how their own culture relates to the diversity in the world around them.

Victorian education programs are design so that:
  • Have a strong sense of identity. 
  • Are connect with and engage with the world around them.
  • Are confident and involved learners. 
  • Have a strong sense of wellbeing. 
  • Are effective communicators.

Research has shown that children who attend kinder for two years have better development in:

  • Language
  • Early number concepts
  • Pre-reading 
  • Independence 
  • Self-regulation
  • Social skills

The benefits of children regularly attending kinder programs include:

  • Stability and routine support your child’s development and wellbeing.
  • Familiar daily routines help your child feel secure and build independence.
  • Grow their confidence learning and playing with others.
  • Helps your child get the most from early learning.
  • Supports a smoother start to school.
  • Better attendance habits when your child begins school.
  • Children who attend kinder regularly are more likely to attend school regularly.
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