Shine Bright Flora Hill Kindergarten 23 Somerville Street, Flora Hill, Victoria 3550

Welcome to Shine Bright Flora Hill Kindergarten, located at 23 Somerville Street in Flora Hill, Australia. As an establishment and point of interest in the community, we offer a unique and inclusive learning experience for children aged 3 and 4 years old.

At our kindergarten, we believe in working in partnership with children and families to ensure that everyone has an equal voice in the learning journey. Our philosophy is a living document that evolves each year to reflect the values and beliefs of our diverse community. We value your input in shaping our philosophy to reflect the present.

Our dedicated educational team, consisting of Cath, Julie-Ann, Kellie, and Milly, is committed to continuous learning and growth. Through critical reflection, we strive to provide the best practices in early childhood education.

We are culturally responsive to all our children and families, recognizing the valuable learning opportunities that their history, skills, and knowledge bring to our kindergarten community. We respect families as the first educators of their children and cherish the information they share with us.

Our educators are present with the children, actively participating in their day and creating special moments together. We believe in collaboration, learning from and with the children to make their learning journey unique and special, preparing them for life.

At Flora Hill Kindergarten, our educators aim to build strong relationships with the children based on respect, trust, warmth, and kindness. Through these relationships, the children learn to reflect these qualities in their interactions with each other, promoting inclusivity and friendliness.

We encourage each child to explore and develop their unique skills and knowledge through play. The children are encouraged to be independent, taking responsibility for themselves, their environment, and their belongings. They actively participate in tasks such as pack up times and cleaning, ensuring a safe space for all.

Our children are active agents in their learning, taking risks and becoming advocates for themselves in their social interactions. We support them in feeling confident and empowered to express their feelings in a safe and respectful manner.

We provide a variety of resources within the kindergarten, including Dja Dja Wurrung Country and its teachings, to further support the children's learning journey.

The expectations of our kindergarten community are shaped by the children themselves. They value being greeted with a happy face, kindness, sharing, and helping each other to feel happy. At Flora Hill Kindergarten, your child will be welcomed into an inclusive and nurturing environment where they will thrive and develop numerous skills.

As part of Shine Bright Early Years Management, a not-for-profit community-based organization, we prioritize the needs of children and families. We manage 36 kindergartens in both large and small rural towns across Central and Northern Victoria.

We align with various educational frameworks and organizations, including ACECQA, DET, VEYLDF, National EYL Framework, Early Childhood Australia, Play Australia, and Playgroup Victoria.

Come and join us at Shine Bright Flora Hill Kindergarten, where your child's voice is valued, diversity is celebrated, and kindness and respect are fostered.