Kindergarten is important because it provides developmentally appropriate programs that further the social, emotional, cognitive, language and physical development of children.
In Victoria, kindergarten is a one-year program in the year before school entry.
Further information
Council Kindergartens
Shepparton
Arthur Mawson Children's Centre
At Arthur Mawson Children’s Centre, we offer a Funded Kindergarten Program, Pre-Kindergarten and Playgroup to cater for the needs of our community. We offer a nurturing, caring environment where children from many different cultures come together to enjoy our programs. Learn more...
Arthur Dickmann Children’s Centre
We are centrally located in the heart of Shepparton offering Long Day Care, Kindergarten, Pre-Kindergarten and a Maternal and Child Health Centre. Learn more...
Colliver Road Kindergarten
Colliver Road Kindergarten has a fabulous outdoor environment with play spaces for children to run & climb, a dry river bed to explore, rock garden, outdoor kitchen and quiet areas to relax in. This is always a work in progress and we take pride in developing our play spaces for our children. Learn more...
Dolena Young Kindergarten
At Dolena Young Kindergarten we foster a child-led program valuing the child’s voice and their family input into our daily program. Our large unique outdoor space provides opportunities for children to explore nature and create play from natural resources surrounding them. This is combined with an indoor environment which provides play-based learning, intentional teaching areas and group times where children can participate in music, role play, dance and movement. Learn more...
Isabel Pearce Kindergarten
Our centre is nestled within a rural setting offering children a safe, happy and caring environment. It is a community Kindergarten which encourages family involvement. Learn more...
Leslie Gribble Children’s Centre
At Leslie Gribble Children’s Centre we offer a warm and welcoming learning environment. We respect and value each child, their family and their community. Our programs are led by nurturing educators who teach through play and intentional teaching to prepare for life-long learning. Learn more...
Patricia Smith Children’s Centre
Patricia Smith Kindergarten has been providing Early Childhood Education for Children in Shepparton, for 40 years making it a great place for children to learn, laugh and grow! Learn more...
Nancy Vibert Occasional Care Centre
We are a smaller centre which focuses on providing a family environment where our older children nurture and teach the younger children through positive play interactions. Learn more...
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