Albanvale Community Kindergarten

A warm, inclusive kindergarten where children feel safe, curious, and proud of who they are.

Kindergarten: Free Sessional Kindergarten Program (3–4 years)

Location

44 Diamond Avenue, Albanvale VIC 3021, Australia

Hours

Monday to Friday: 8:15am - 3:45pm

Ages

3 to 4 year old

Phone

9366 2376

Email

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Sessional Kindergarten Days and Times

Age Group Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
3YO Group A 8:15am – 3:45pm 8:15am – 3:45pm
4YO Group A 8:15am – 3:45pm 8:15am – 3:45pm
4YO Group B 8:15am – 3:45pm 8:15am – 3:45pm
4YO Group C 8:15am – 3:45pm 8:15am – 3:45pm

About Albanvale Community Kindergarten

Welcome to Albanvale Community Kindergarten

At Albanvale Community Kindergarten, every child is welcomed, valued, and supported.

We provide a calm, caring, and inclusive place where children feel safe to be themselves.
We understand that starting kindergarten is a big step, for both children and families.
Our educators take the time to build trust, comfort, and confidence.

How children learn here

Children learn best when they feel happy and secure.

At our kindergarten, learning happens through:

  • Play and exploration

  • Talking, listening, and asking questions

  • Building friendships and social skills

  • Creative activities like art, music, and storytelling

Our program supports each child’s:

  • Social and emotional development

  • Language and communication skills

  • Thinking and problem-solving skills

  • Confidence and independence

Learning is gentle, enjoyable, and meaningful.

Vietnamese Language Program

We are proud to offer a Vietnamese Language Program.

Vietnamese language and culture are part of our everyday learning through:

  • Songs and music

  • Stories and books

  • Games and play

  • Daily routines

This helps children:

  • Learn more than one language

  • Feel proud of their culture

  • Respect and understand other cultures

All families are welcome, no matter their background or language.

Caring and qualified educators

Our educators are caring, experienced, and highly trained.

They work closely with families to support each child’s learning and wellbeing.
We listen to families and welcome questions, conversations, and feedback.

We believe strong partnerships with families help children do their best.

A place where everyone belongs

Our community includes families from many cultures and backgrounds.
We welcome CALD families, refugees, and asylum seekers.

At Albanvale Community Kindergarten, children and families will find:

  • Respect for culture and identity

  • A strong sense of belonging

  • Supportive relationships

  • Connections to the local community

Together, we build strong foundations for learning, confidence, and life beyond kindergarten.

Our Leadership Team

Cathy McKinnon, Nominated Supervisor

Hello and welcome. My name is Cathy, and I am the Nominated Supervisor at Albanvale Community Kindergarten. I am proud to lead our caring and passionate team, who work together to create a warm and welcoming place for every child and family. Supporting children to grow, learn, and thrive each day is what inspires me most. With over 25 years of experience in Early Childhood Education, I feel privileged to be part of our culturally rich community, where every child is respected, valued, and supported to be their best.

Our Programs

3-Year-Old Kindergarten

A play-based program that supports confidence, communication, and early learning in a safe, nurturing environment.

4-Year-Old Kindergarten

A free, funded program focused on building independence, resilience, and the skills children need for a successful start to school.

Transition to School

We help children develop the social, emotional, and practical skills they need to feel confident and ready for their first year of school.

“My son’s speech skills have excelled during his time attending this kindergarten.”

“Albanvale Kindergarten has been very welcoming from the very first approach. All the teachers have always displayed a positive attitude, a caring nature, and are always smiling and very easy to communicate with.

…by the third term of the year he was fluent speaking…

A very special thank you to Cathy who has dedicated extra time to listen to the special circumstances of my son and implement the most suitable and safety measures to ensure my child remained safe at all times while attending kindergarten…

I am overall very satisfied and pleased with the teaching service delivered by all of the teachers at this kindergarten, proven by the development of skills in that my son is now well and ready to commence Prep.”

Parent
Albanvale Community Kindergarten
★★★★★

“Albanvale Kindergarten has provided a wonderful experience for our daughter.”

“The educators are amazing. They always strive to keep the kids entertained and safe. My daughter has learned so much and grown while attending Albanvale Kindergarten.”

Maria
Parent, Albanvale Community Kindergarten
★★★★★

“My son Denzel (now 8 years old) still talks about kinder, he misses them all.”

“We would like to say thank you to all of the staff at kinder. All staff at Albanvale Kindergarten are doing a tremendous job. I recommend to other residents in Albanvale to use Albanvale Kindergarten…”

Tanadjajan
Parent, Albanvale Community Kindergarten
★★★★★

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