--- title: "Enhanced Learning Program for Kindergarten and Preschool" url: https://www.greatbeginnings.com.au/childcare-and-early-education/kindergarten-preschool description: "The kindergarten and preschool programs in our early learning centres prepare children for a smooth transition to school. Find a centre near you today" type: page date: 2024-10-10 modified: 2026-07-08 --- # Enhanced Learning Program for Kindergarten and Preschool ## Enhanced Learning Program for Kindergarten and Preschool Learning is not linear. It’s a series of interconnecting experiences and milestones, based around the individual child. Meeting your child where they’re at. At Great Beginnings, our play-based learning empowers children to make connections.**Connections to self, to others and the world around us.** Search by suburb or postcode ## Our Enhanced Learning Program for Kindergarten and Preschool sets children up for a smooth connection to school By following the National Early Years Learning Framework, we develop your child’s numeracy, literacy, creativity, self-regulation skills and more. Our early education teachers are focused on strengthening your child’s independence, confidence, and curiosity for learning to successfully transition to school. With regular checkpoints throughout the year, and practical support for extending learning at home, our team will ensure you feel informed on your child’s learning, development and wellbeing along the way. [Find a centre](/our-centres) [Call our team](tel:1800517086) #### Personalised Learning Plans Our teachers partner with families to create personalised learning plans when your child starts in a program (Nursery, Toddler, Kindergarten or Preschool programs). These plans help our team focus on your child's individual learning needs and the teaching strategies required to achieve them. #### Rhythm and Resilience Program Our Rhythm and Resilience Program, featuring the evidence-based RAMSR Program (Rhythm and Movement for Self-Regulation), developed by Queensland University of Technology, is all about enhancing your child's mental flexibility, concentration, emotional regulation, memory and much more through music and rhythmic movement. We are also introducing further support through dedicated self-regulation zones so they have space to reset when needed. #### Focus on Friendship Our Enhanced Learning Program lays the foundation for lifelong social skills so your child understands how to make and manage friendships and connections. Through play-based learning experiences, we help Kindergarten and Preschool children learn how to interact with each other, and early conflict resolution skills to help them navigate feelings in social settings. #### School Readiness Our approach to school readiness ensures your child is well prepared for school and beyond. Through our continued focus on social-emotional skills, independence and self-help skills, oral language development and the foundations for literacy, numeracy and STEM, our team will help your child: *Learn how to learn Learn how to think and feel Learn how to look after their body and brain; and Learn how to do things on their own #### Local School Relationships At Great Beginnings, we know strong relationships with local schools will help your child feel confident and safe when starting school. Across our centres, you will see: *Connections with local schools Principals and teachers invited to our events Transition statements provided to schools #### Family Communication We want all families to be part of their child’s learning, even when they can’t be there in person to see it. Our Xplor platform will keep you up to date with daily room summaries and monthly observations and learning goals for your child. We also encourage educator-family learning and development discussions throughout the year to review your child’s learning summaries and celebrate their progress over time. #### Sustainability Focus Our programs support connection to nature and citizenship. Children learn about foundational sustainability concepts including ways we can care for our environment and for each other. Each centre embeds sustainability in ways that are meaningful to their local centre surroundings and community. #### Community Engagement We strive to help your child feel connected to their community and encourage them to take an active role in community contribution. To do this, we collaborate with local groups including schools, aged-care facilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, local council libraries and emergency services. We welcome families in centre to celebrate a wide variety of events with children and educators. #### Diversity of People and Places Our country is filled with so many amazing cultures and communities. To foster curiosity, respect and understanding, our program teaches every child to acknowledge the land and celebrate and engage with diversity in their community and country. ## Extended hours for busy families Our families love the flexibility that comes with our extended 9, 10, 11 and 12-hour sessions. Not only does it make life more convenient for them, but it also means their child gets to access the Government’s Kindergarten and Preschool Program and our very own Enhanced Learning Program across a long day care setting. ## Kindergarten and Preschool funding explained Families around Australia can benefit from state government funded Kindergarten and Preschool subsidies to further reduce their out-of-pocket costs. These additional subsidies are available in New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, ACT and South Australia, in addition to the Childcare Subsidy your family is eligible for. The Childcare Subsidy is available to families nationally, depending on your family’s individual eligibility. Plus, in some states, families can benefit from two years of government-funded Kindergarten and Preschool programs for eligible 3-year-old and 4-year-old children. Click through to learn more about the funding for Kindergarten and Preschool in your state. [Kindergarten or Preschool funding in your state](/family-information/funded-kindergarten-preschool) ## You might be interested in: #### [Kindergarten Golden Bay – Great Beginnings Golden Bay](https://www.greatbeginnings.com.au/our-centres/kindergarten-golden-bay) Our Golden Bay Kindergarten proudly offers an outstanding kindergarten program delivered by qualified Early Childhood Teachers. We create an environment where every child is encouraged to grow, explore, and thrive. [View centre](https://www.greatbeginnings.com.au/our-centres/kindergarten-golden-bay) #### [Kindergarten Berwick – Great Beginnings Berwick](https://www.greatbeginnings.com.au/our-centres/kindergarten-berwick) Our Berwick kindergarten is committed to creating a warm, nurturing environment where every child, family, educator, and community member feels welcome, valued, and supported. [View centre](https://www.greatbeginnings.com.au/our-centres/kindergarten-berwick) ## Hear what our families have to say: “Every day, I notice new things my children have learned at Kinder. My four-year-old is writing letters, and my two-year-old is singing new songs. The learning is continuous and joyful.” - Enrolled family Great Beginnings Keysborough “Fantastic communication, and my daughter actually wants to go to Kindy even on weekends! Proof that I made the right choice.” - Enrolled family Great Beginnings Kelso “The team is so lovely and helpful. We had a lot of questions about the 3y/o kinder program, and we really appreciate how they took the time to answer our questions.” - Enrolled family Great Beginnings Reservoir “The Great Beginnings Aveley family has left a positive impact on my daughter’s development.” - Enrolled family Great Beginnings Aveley ### Ready to start your journey with us? Find a centre to start your journey today. If you would like to find out more about our kindergarten and preschool availability, please contact our Family Support Team. [Find a centre](/our-centres) [Call us today](tel:1800517086)