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We are a small, community-driven kinder with a strong focus on nurturing kids and learning through play.
With a teacher-to-child ratio that's larger than the standard for three year old, and an incredible 4 year old bush kinder program, come for a visit and find out why we exceed the national quality standard.
It's an excellent opportunity to meet our educators, chat to parents and carers and marvel at our gorgeous little kinder in the heart of Bayside.
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3 Year Old Program
2024
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Helen Paul Kindergarten’s 2024 three year old program will include one group with up to 22 children per group and three educators, attending 10 hours a week.
Wombats (10hrs/wk)
Monday 1.30pm - 4.00pm
Wednesday 8.30am –1.30pm
Friday 8.30am –11.00am
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The three year old program focuses on developing and nurturing the social and communication skills of each child, which include music, singing, dancing and dramatic play. Activities such as play dough, finger painting, painting, collage, drawing, puzzles, building with blocks and outdoor play are designed to help develop fine and gross motor skills. Our teaching sessions are run by one teacher and two assistants.
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Each term includes an incursion related to the children’s current interest such as a dress-up day or special event, such as footy day.
​2025
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Helen Paul Kindergarten’s 2025 three year old program includes two groups with up to 22 children per group, attending 12.5 hours a week.
Wombats (12.5hrs/wk)Monday
12.30pm - 4.00pmWednesday
8.30am - 2.30pmFriday
9.30am - 12.30pm (bush kinder)​
Quokkas (12.5 hrs/wk)
Monday 8.30am – 12.00pm
Tuesday 9.30am - 12.30pm (bush kinder)
Thursday 8.30am - 2.30pm​
The program is designed for three-year-olds and aims to develop and enhance their social and communication skills.
This is achieved through various activities, including music, singing, dancing, and dramatic play.In addition, activities like play dough, finger painting, painting, collage, drawing, puzzles, building with blocks, and outdoor play are incorporated to develop fine and gross motor skills.​
Additionally, the program includes a Bush Kinder session once a week.​The teaching sessions are conducted by a team consisting of one teacher and two assistants.​Every term, the program includes a theme based on the children's current interests, such as a dress-up day, sports day, or other special events.

4 Year Old Program
2024
Helen Paul Kindergarten’s 2024 four year old program will include two groups with up to 26 children per group, attending 15 hours a week including Bush Kinder.
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Emus (15 hrs/wk)
Monday 8.30am - 1.00pm
Tuesday 9.30am - 12.30pm (bush kinder)
Thursday 8.30am - 4.00pm
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Kangaroos (15 hrs/wk)
Tuesday 8.30am - 4.00pm
Thursday 9.30am - 12.30pm (bush kinder)
Friday 11.30am - 4.00 pm
The four year old program focuses on engaging children through their interests and meeting their developmental needs, encouraging them to develop a love for life-long learning. Children develop their independence by choosing activities within a carefully planned learning environment and our staff support them to extend and scaffold their learning. Our teaching sessions are run by one teacher and two assistants.
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Each term includes an incursion or excursion related to the children’s current interest such as a dress-up day or special event, such as footy day.
2025
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Helen Paul Kindergarten’s four year old program includes one group with up to 22 children per group, attending 15 hours a week including Bush Kinder. The groups and times are:
Kangaroos (15 hrs/wk)
Tuesday 8.30am - 4.00pm
Thursday 9.30am - 12.30pm (bush kinder)
Friday 8.30am - 1.00 pm & 1.00pm - 4.00pm (optional session - additional cost)
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The program is designed for four-year-olds and focuses on fostering their interests and meeting their developmental needs. This helps to instill a love for lifelong learning in them.
The children are encouraged to develop their independence by selecting activities from a well-planned learning environment, and our staff supports them to expand and enhance their learning.
The program is led by one teacher and two assistants. Every term, the program includes a theme that relates to the children's current interests, such as a dress-up day or a special event like a footy day.
Additionally, the program includes a Bush Kinder session once a week.
