3 Year Old Kindergarten
Bridge Road provides exploratory, play-based learning for 3-year-olds to be their best selves.
Bagunga Room: Where learning is fun, and playtime is always!
Life as a 3-year-old is filled with exploration, making new friends, and cultivating social skills. We nurture this with our long daycare and 3-year-old kindergarten program that develops your child’s unique interests.
Three-year-olds at Bridge Road ELC will enter our Bagunga Kertheba room, a space designed for curious toddlers featuring a wealth of books, toys, and playdough. It features a toddler-sized kitchen set, group time area, art gallery wall, and access to both indoor and outdoor play and dining areas.
At this age, your child is building their communication skills and independence. Our qualified and nurturing educators recognise that each child in the Bagunga room has their own desires, likes, and hobbies. We build on this by tailoring play-based lessons based on what is best for your child each day, taking into account their needs and interests.
Why Parents Love Our Kindergarten for 3-Year-Olds
- Victorian government-approved kindergarten program
- Qualified early childhood teachers who have your child’s best interests
- Plenty of extracurricular activities, such as art, music, and science
- Healthy meals approved by the Healthy Eating Advisory Service
- Enriching play-based programs tailored to each child
- Spacious, grounded outdoor yard
- Natural lighting for each classroom
- Direct access to outdoor play areas from classrooms
- Animal farm with our resident Mr. Rabbit
- Big, mature trees providing natural shade
Extracurricular Activities
Our students are exposed to a variety of extracurricular activities that develop their social, physical, and emotional skills, as well as their overall well-being.
Literacy
Through storytelling, shared reading, and language-rich activities, our learners develop foundational literacy skills, a love for books, and effective communication. We nurture curious minds and confident speakers.
Science
Hands-on experiments and exploration spark curiosity and encourage children to ask questions about the world around them. Our little scientists discover, investigate, and learn through wonder.
Music and Movement
Children express themselves through rhythm, dance, and song, helping to develop coordination, self-confidence, and a sense of joy. Music and movement sessions are filled with laughter and noise.
Art
Our young artists explore colours, textures, and materials in open-ended ways that encourage imagination and self-expression. These sessions help children communicate their thoughts, feelings, and perspectives.
Cooking
From mixing ingredients to tasting new foods, cooking at Bridge Road ELC builds life skills, sensory awareness, and healthy habits. Children learn about nutrition, teamwork, mindful eating, and the joy of creating something together.
Physical Education
Through fun games, obstacle courses, and outdoor play, children develop gross motor skills, strength, and coordination. Physical education supports not only healthy bodies, but also confidence and adventure.
A Day at Bagunga – What It Looks Like for Me!
6:30 – 8:00 am
I arrive and have some breakfast with my friends at the Bullen Bullen room. We all start the day together, playing and chatting.
8:15 – 8:50 am
We moved into the Bagunga room. It’s a calm time with quiet play and gentle activities to ease into the day.
9:00 – 9:30 am
Time for our Morning Yarning Circle! We sit together, talk about the day ahead, and get ready for learning.
9:30 – 10:00 am
I have some morning tea when I’m ready. It’s a relaxed snack time.
10:00 – 11:30 am
We enjoy various activities in our extracurricular classes (such as music or art!), work on projects, and have fun playing together.
11:30 – 12:00 pm
We come back together for another Yarning Circle. We talk about what we’ve done and what we’ll do next.
12:00 – 12:30 pm
Lunch time! I eat when I’m ready.
12:30 – 3:00 pm
If I’m not sleeping, I play outside or have a quiet rest inside with drawing, yoga, or other calm activities. It’s quiet and peaceful.
3:00 – 3:15 pm
We have another Yarning Circle with stories or songs. I love this part!
3:15 – 4:30 pm
Afternoon tea happens when I feel ready, and I enjoy more playtime, whether inside or outside. If I’m in the kinder group, I’ll finish my day with stories or fidget toys.
5:00 pm
Time for supper if I’m still here. I wind down and play with my friends until it’s time to go home – it was a great day!
Free Kinder Rebate
Bridge Road ELC is part of the Victorian government’s Free Kinder and offers subsidies for our 4-year-old kindergarten programs. With Free Kinder, you can offset up to $2101 per year (or $50 per week) on your childcare fees. This rebate will be deducted directly from your annual school fees.
Recent Excursions at Bagunga
Bring Your Child in to Play!
We’re always happy to meet new parents and their bubs! Say hello by booking a tour at Bridge Road ELC, where you can ask questions, meet our team, and learn about our program. We also offer a complimentary one-week trial period for new parents without obligations.
