Welcome
Elonera Pre-School is a three and four year old kindergarten located in the bayside suburb of Parkdale.
Our name, Elonera, is an Aboriginal word that means ‘A Happy Place for Children’ and this is the environment that we strive to provide for every child. Our program is play based on the Reggio Emilia philosophy. We support the development of the ‘whole child’ through activities including art, music, and physical skills, both in our classroom and in our expansive grounds.
3 YEAR OLDS - KANGAROOS
The group has an emphasis on having fun while learning to share and co-operate with each other in a happy, safe, relaxed, well structured educational environment.
4 YEAR OLDS - POSSUMS
At Elonera, we feel that your child’s four year old kindergarten year should enable your child to blossom and grow in a safe, happy nurturing environment.
BUSH KINDER - KOALAS
Our four year old Bush Kinder program, held at Braeside Park, will provide your children with the ideal learning environment: time and space to play in a natural setting, materials provided by nature and their own interests and enjoyment spurring them on in their learning.
Timetable for 2020 and 2021
Our Educators
Our educators are all nurturing professionals who provide a secure environment for your child to enjoy and grow in, with qualified Early Childhood teachers co-ordinating both the 3yo and 4yo groups.
Please find our Statement of Philosophy here.
Acknowledgment of Country
We acknowledge the traditional owners of the land, the Boon Wurrung people who have been nurturing and teaching children on this land for many centuries, we honour and respect their role.
Testimonials
