Victorian Government Approved Kindergarden

Kids Club Kensington

64-68 Stubbs St, Kensington, Melbourne 3031
Monday to Friday 7.00am - 6.30pm
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Child Care Centre Kensington

Kids Club Kensington is a beautifully restored 1920s heritage-listed building conveniently located just minutes from Melbourne’s CBD. We are situated only one street away from the City Link which takes families directly into the city, therefore, extremely convenient for families who drive. We are also situated directly near both the tram lines and the trains (in walking distance). Kids Club offers the convenience of 15 minutes onsite parking to make pick up and drop off easier, and the central location makes it very accessible whether you travel on Melbourne’s public transport network or by car.

At Kids Club Early Childhood Learning Centres we pride ourselves on providing the highest quality education and care to your child. We do this through our play-based  Education for Life Program which has been created to extend on the principles and practices of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), Australia’s national curriculum framework for early childhood education.

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Victorian Government Approved Kindergarden

Kids Club Kindergarten Program is an approved program by the Victorian State Government as an educational platform for children intending to start school the following year (child must be 4 by the 30th of April). As an approved Kinder provider, parents can receive up to a $2,000 credit against preschool fees through this Victorian Government initiative.

Designed and run by our experienced early childhood teachers, they work on a transition-based program designed to prepare children for school through effective learning principles. With foundations in building positive relationships, identifying and working with emotions, creating personal identity and promoting wellbeing, our curriculum is based on the Kids Club core pillars, developed from the National Quality Framework as set by ACECQA.

Integrated into the long day care setting, the rooms are designed to resemble a kindergarten environment. During school terms, children spend the full day with the same educator, a few days a week, based on a 15 hour per week allocation. If care is required outside of these periods, your child remains in their allocated age room, so that they continue to receive the full benefits of Kids Club’s programs.

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All-inclusive at Kids Club Childcare

Kids Club centres provide absolutely everything your child needs to be comfortable all day, making the transition from home to daycare much easier. Check the video below to see everything included in your fees.

We transition children in our rooms based on their developmental needs.

Our daily fees are based on your child’s age group, they are all-inclusive: you will not have to pay any extra costs.

The daily fees before the Child Care Subsidy are as follows:

  • 0 to 2 years old $128
  • 2 to 3 years old $128
  • 3 to 5 years old $118

Prices are subject to change. For final pricing, please check on your letter of offer.

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What do you get at Kids Club?

  • High Quality Educational Program
  • Large Safe and Natural Outdoor environment
  • 5 nutritious meals, prepared fresh daily by our onsite chef
  • Daily communication through conversations, e-mails & displays
  • Secure biometric fingerprint access
  • Real time updates & pictures via the Kids Club App
  • Free Extracurricular activities: language, music, sports classes
  • Kids Club back pack, t-shirt & jumper and water bottle
  • Sun safe hat & sunscreen
  • Avent bottles & Karicare S26 Gold formula
  • Bed and cot sheets
  • Nappies, wipes & Sudocream
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Meet Doreen, Your Centre Director

Hi, I’m Doreen and I’ve been working in the Early Childhood Education sector for over 15 years, and most recently as a service manager for the last 7 years. I hold a Diploma in Early Childhood, with a passion for supporting children’s learning and development. I have been privileged to work in partnership with families to support their children through their early years journey.

My personal philosophies derive from the importance of connection, respectful interactions with children, their families, different cultural backgrounds, and the community that surrounds us. We provide the highest quality care and education for children when we work with the families, using your input into our programs will enhance the effectiveness of what we do to support your child’s growth from the day they start. “It takes a village to raise a child” – with 2 young boys of my own I understand the trust and confidence you place in the hands of the Educators, I want to make the transition as smooth as I can, whilst building the foundation of a great relationship and connection between home and childcare.

We want to be able to support children’s learning in a caring, nurturing a responsive environment that helps them grow and develop in the early years, ensuring they have the best start to their journey into primary school. I’m very excited about our journey forward, establishing our service within the community.

Kensington Centre Activities

At Kids Club we have certain room routines that educators follow. The routine will vary, depending on current events and activities. Having a routine in each of the rooms allows for smoother transitions into new activities, meals and rest time. The routine is available to families so you are aware of what your child is doing at certain times.

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From 7:30am

The day starts with family grouping sessions where breakfast is served. Here is when you can say goodbye to your little one. After breakfast, your child has time to play and learn at their own pace.

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From 8:30am

At this time of the morning, other children are still arriving, so the educators offer children different activities to engage in. The activities are purposefully selected to encourage our learning through play framework.

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From 9:30am

We then begin to transition into morning tea. After washing their hands your child will sit down where they choose and be served morning tea from the menu. If your child has dietary requirements they will be served an alternate meal.

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From 10:30am

Depending on the weather, your child will be offered to play indoors/outdoors for free playtime. This is where educators can make observations of what your child likes to do. During this time we also hold group activities with the children.

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From 12:00pm

From 12 pm we begin to transition to lunchtime. Once your child’s hands are washed they will choose a seat where a hot lunch will be served to them. If your child has dietary requirements they will be served an alternate meal.

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From 12:30pm

Sleep or rest time after lunch your child will have a rest in a peaceful tranquil room with educators patting if requested. If your child does not require sleep, they will take part in quiet activities such as reading.

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From 2:00pm

After your child wakes up, afternoon tea will be served. If your child has dietary requirements they will be served an alternate meal. We encourage our toddlers and preschoolers to serve themselves their own afternoon tea.

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From 2:30pm

Depending on the weather, your child will be offered to play indoors/outdoors for free playtime. This is where educators can make observations of what your child likes to do and prepare for future planned experiences based on interests.

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From 3:30pm

Planned afternoon learning experiences. During this time we will engage your child in activities that are slightly more structured and educator-led. For example, yoga classes, painting lessons, group play and group learning moments.

Kensington Daily Menu

All meals at Kids Club Childcare centres are freshly prepared on-site using high-quality ingredients and following Annabel Karmel’s recipes and a 4-week rotational menu. Meals are tasty, nutritious and freshly-prepared by our qualified chefs in order to meet the daily dietary requirements of all attending children.

Weekly menus are displayed outside the kitchen. We welcome your input for different recipes or cultural meals. As much as possible, we attempt to cater to individual likes and dislikes, whilst incorporating multicultural tastes and diets.

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Breakfast

We encourage parents to take time to feed their children breakfast at home as it is a very important part of the child’s day. However, breakfast is provided at the centre. Breakfast is a variety of toasts, cereals and fresh milk.

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Morning Tea

Morning tea offers children a wide variety of fresh fruit and vegetables, yoghurt, toasted melts and baked goods, as well as a selection of water or milk. In our older rooms, we encourage children to help themselves.

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Lunch

Lunch often consists of a variety of cooked meals or sandwiches and a cool drink. Our onsite chefs are preparing recipes conceived to packing in plenty of goodness whilst ensuring mealtimes are anything but bland.

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Afternoon Snacks

Afternoon tea offers children a wide variety of fresh fruit and vegetables, yoghurt, toasted melts and baked goods, as well as a selection of water or milk. In our older rooms, we encourage children to help themselves.

"Our girl joined Kids Club Kensington early this year. We and she absolutely love it there. Every time we go it has a lovely, calm and happy vibe about it. She is happy and excited to go on her kids club days. I love that she is greeted each day by her lovely teachers and they have the consistency of the same teachers in their room everyday. At 3.5yrs she has learnt her alphabet and is learning letter recognition along with many other things to prepare her for school, she has also developed a love of Science from her teacher doing experiments. The environment is amazing with so many varied activities and learning experiences. Highly recommend kids club Kensington"

Charlotte, Kids Club Kensington Parent
Charlotte, Kids Club Kensington Parent

"Kids Club Kensington is such a wonderful centre! Our baby had trouble adjusting to childcare after being a covid baby and they were so patient and lovely with her that now she absolutely loves going! The centre is clean and bright and the kids do lots of different activities designed for early learning outcomes."

Monica, Kids Club Kensington Parent
Monica, Kids Club Kensington Parent

"We started at Kids Club Kensington when they first opened up early 2020 when my little one was 9 months old. We have been so impressed with the centre, its facilities, staff and education programs. I have watched my now 2 year old develop amazing social skills and confidence. The educators have created an interactive, colourful and engaging environment for the kids and the activities they do each day are extremely creative, diverse and fun. The food is also highly nutritious and a good variety to encourage good eating habits We appreciate the regular updates we get throughout the day and the photos to see what our daughter has been up to with her friends. I watch my daughter run into the centre happily each day and I feel confident knowing she is well looked after. We are looking forward to our youngest daughter joining the Kids Club family early next year!"

Charlotte, Kids Club Kensington Parent
Charlotte, Kids Club Kensington Parent

More Information

Our Nursery Room

The Rainforest Room caters for babies. It provides a calm and caring home-like environment with carefully planned learning areas and their own outdoor playground.

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Our Toddlers Room

The Ocean Room provides our toddlers with a welcoming, inspiring environment and the opportunity to explore and influence their own experiences and learning.

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Our Preschool Room

Our acclaimed School Readiness Program aims to increase our preschoolers’ independence, encourage them to follow their interests and create their own learning.

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Awards & Recognition

Kids Club Early Childhood Learning has been awarded and recognised for a range of their expertise. Including rated Exceeding in the National Quality Standards in several of the centres across NSW and ACT.

As well as the NSW Business Chamber Startup Superstar Award and an Excellence in Construction award for our beautifully built centres.

 

Our Education for Life program

Kids Club has tailored an exclusive Education for Life Program for our children based on the understanding that 83% of your child’s learning happens in the first 5 years of his life. Our program extends on the principles and practices of Australia’s national curriculum framework for Early Childhood Education: EYLF (Early Years Learning Framework).

Child Care Subsidy

The Australian Government provides families with financial assistance to help cover the costs of approved child care – the Child Care Subsidy.

Since 2 July 2018, Australia has a new child care package. Under the new package, the Child Care Subsidy (CCS) replaces the existing Child Care Benefit and Child Care Rebate. CCS is the main way the Government assists families with their child care fees.

Child Care Subsidy Net Fee Calculator

We have developed a Child Care Subsidy Net Fee Calculator, to give you an idea of how much your out of pocket costs are after the Child Care Subsidy (CCS) has been applied at your nominated Kids Club centre. Click here to go to the Kids Club Child Care Subsidy Calculator 

Here are some interesting links for now:

Forms for your Centrelink Customer Reference Number (CRN): www.centrelink.gov.au

Information for your Childcare Subsidy: www.servicesaustralia.gov.au

Preparing for the First Week

The transition for children into child care is an important milestone for children and families. This transition can be challenging and emotional for both the parent and the child. Therefore, we offer you this information to help the transition process.

We invite families to come for orientation the week before they start: stay in the centre with your child, meet the educators and make yourself familiar with the routines prior to your child’s first day. This assists you and your children to feel more at ease and comfortable with the new environment.

Learn more about transitioning into childcare here.

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The Kids Club Enrolments Team can answer any of your questions or queries you might have in regards to enrolling, wait-listing, Childcare Subsidy and more.

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