As your child approaches 3 years of age, The Hive Early Learning Centres aim to lay the groundwork for a smooth transition to school. Three-year-olds are now eligible for our government-funded kindergarten program, delivered through play-based, engaging learning.
What you’ll see in our Kinder Room:
What you’ll see in our Kinder Room:
All 3 and 4 year old children in Victoria can access Free Kinder. This means you will save up to $2,100 per child each year.
The Hive Early Learning Centres offer a high-quality kindergarten program for children aged 3–4 years. Delivered by qualified early childhood educators, the program is designed to build confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning through play-based and intentional teaching experiences.
Yes, The Hive Early Learning Centres provide a government-funded kindergarten program for 3–4 year olds. The program meets all national quality standards and is led by experienced early childhood teachers, ensuring your child receives the best start to their early education journey.
While the kindergarten program at The Hive Early Learning Centres is delivered within our long day care setting, it follows a structured curriculum led by qualified kindergarten teachers. This unique model combines the convenience of long day care hours with the educational focus of a school-readiness program.
At The Hive Early Learning Centres, children in our 3–4 year old kindergarten program learn:
The Hive Early Learning Centres prioritise school readiness from the early years. In our 3–4 year old kindergarten program, children are introduced to daily routines, group experiences, problem-solving tasks, and self-help skills to ensure they feel confident and capable as they progress to 4-year-old kindergarten and eventually school.
Yes. As part of our all-inclusive approach, The Hive Early Learning Centres provide nutritious, seasonal meals and snacks prepared fresh onsite. Rest and relaxation are also embedded into the day, supporting each child’s health and wellbeing.
The Hive centre locations offer a range of enriching extra-curricular experiences as part of the kindergarten program, including:
To enrol in the 3–4 year old kindergarten program at The Hive Early Learning Centres, simply book a tour or contact your local centre. Our team will guide you through the enrolment process and provide all the information you need to get started.
