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Sessional Kindergarten in Parkdale

Welcome to Elonera Preschool.

We have been an integral part of the Parkdale community for over 60 years. Our team of nurturing and experienced early childhood professionals deliver high-quality 3 Year Old and 4 Year Old Kindergarten programs.

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3 Year Olds

Kangaroos

The group, spread across three sessions per week, has an emphasis on having fun while learning to share and co-operate with each other in a happy, safe, relaxed well-structured environment.

Kangaroos Group
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3 Year Olds

Wombats

The group, spread across two sessions per week, has an emphasis on having fun while learning to share and co-operate with each other in a happy, safe, relaxed well-structured environment.

Wombats Group
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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.

Our optional Bush Kinder program is available on Friday at Braeside Park.

Possums Group
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4 Year Olds

Koalas

Our 4 Year Old Bush Kinder program, held at Braeside Park on Friday mornings, 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 enjoying spurring them on in their learning.

Extended Care is available on Wednesday afternoons.

Koalas Group
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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 3 and 4 year old groups. Please find our Statement of Philosophy here.

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Fees

Elonera supports the Victorian Government’s Free Kindergarten initiative. For more information, please see our Fee Policy.

Enrolments

The enrolments for Kindergarten at Elonera are processed by the City of Kingston’s Central Enrolment Scheme. For further information please contact the City of Kingston on 1300 653 356.

For information regarding our Kindergarten programs please contact our enrolment officer by email.

Family handbook

The 2025 Elonera Preschool Handbook outlines key guidelines on child safety, health policies, daily routines, and a play-based curriculum, emphasising inclusivity, cultural respect, and community involvement. It encourages family engagement through events, volunteer roles, and maintenance duties, fostering a safe, nurturing environment for children’s growth and learning.

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Kinder clothing available now!

With easy ordering, fast delivery , and friendly service. Find Elonera Kinder branded clothing via EduThreads today.

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  • “Great teachers with a fabulous learning philosophy and great community spirit all based in amazing grounds which supports kids exploration.”

    Emily B (parent)

  • “My kids both did their kindy years at Elonera and loved it and both still ask to go back even though they are at Primary School now! Teachers are caring, so creative and engaged. The grounds are so lovely. And the community around Elonera is what makes it.”

    Amber C (parent)

  • “Great Place for children to grow & learn. Invested educators who really care. My son and I remember Elonera with great fondness, both 3 & 4 year old Kinders were fantastic. I couldn’t rate it any higher!”

    Leonie A (parent)

  • “Such a lovely warm community kinder with the most dedicated educators who created so many wonderful learning experiences for the kids. We were sad to leave and would recommend Elonera to anyone.”

    Cassy (Parent)