Jenny's Kindergarten - Epsom
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Jenny's Kindergarten - Epsom Centre overview
At Jenny’s Early Learning Centre Epsom, we provide extended day care and a Kindergarten program, catering for children from 6-weeks to 6-years-old.
Opening in 2010, our modern, state-of-the-art facilities include engaging outdoor and indoor play areas that provide the perfect environment for your child to explore and learn. We operate for 51 weeks of the year, typically only closing our childcare facilities between Christmas and New Year, and also on Public Holidays. Our Epsom centre also caters to Huntly, White Hills and surrounding suburbs.
Jenny’s ELC Epsom offers an extensive orientation process for each of its families to ensure that each child makes a smooth transition into our childcare centre. Welcoming families from different backgrounds and cultures, we believe that our richly diverse centre contributes to the enhanced social development of each child.
As active members of the Epsom and Bendigo communities, Jenny’s ELC builds close relationships with local businesses to promote engaging incursions and excursions that cater to the developing interests of our children.
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Centre philosophy
Centre philosophy
The philosophy that drives Jenny’s Early Learning Centre Epsom is that learning is a part of the fun. Children are encouraged to explore their own interests while they learn.
The key values are as follows:
1) Educators
Consistency of care is paramount, and priority is given to nurturing the relationships between educators and children. Many of the passionate educators have been with the centre since it opened. Educators help children develop the skills of independence, confidence, responsibility and connection with others.
2) Community
Local relationships are a key focus for Jenny’s Early Learning Centre Epsom, from primary schools, junior sporting clubs, the country fire authority, to the suppliers for the kitchen. The centre sees these connections as a way to facilitate a sense of belonging and identity for the children, as well as being a way to develop their social skills.
3) Children
A child is broadly connected to their family, community, culture and place, with the interactions between each providing a sense of self. Children develop and learn through these connections, with family being the first and most influential educators. The centre understands that children learn through play and that they find their own sense of identity and understanding of the world at their own pace.
4) Families
To ensure the best possible outcomes for children, Jenny’s Early Learning Centre Epsom believes that families and educators need to be working closely together. The educators welcome input from families to help guide the curriculum based on each child’s interests and family heritage. The centre is a welcoming and respectful environment which teaches children how to work with others and to value their own independence.
About the curriculum
About the curriculum
6 weeks to 18 months
The program reflects a baby’s need to develop caring loving bonds with adults. The centre provides consistent educators in a nurturing, caring environment. Sensory activities are enjoyed, in order for children to get to know their abilities, likes and dislikes.
14 months to 2½ years
The program reflects the children’s growing interest in self-help skills. It provides opportunities for children to explore and discover the indoor and outdoor environments and practice new skills. Children in this room have lots of opportunities to explore the way their bodies move in large open spaces.
2 years - 3 years
The children are discovering their independence and challenging boundaries in an environment that supports their curiosity and provides challenges for their developing skills. In this room there are lots of opportunities to role play, explore outdoors, and participate in sensory activities.
Tigers: 3 years - 4 years
The centre’s pre-kinder program gives children the opportunity to explore their interests through exciting and challenging learning environments. The program is driven by children’s interests and exploring science, mathematics and literacy in basic concepts.
Lions: 4 years - 6 years
This age group are fearless adventurers and can often be found on excursions exploring the local community. The supermarket, local bush reserves, cottage garden and other excursions are a big part of their program. Skills in literacy and numeracy are developed through small and individual learning groups as well as large group teaching sessions.
Programs
Programs
Children are cared for, nurtured and kept safe, while also being challenged to find new ways to learn. The centre’s program is based on their ‘Play – Explore – Learn’ philosophy, which helps children feel challenged and engaged with learning.
PLAY
- Gross motor skills program: organised physical activities such as ball games, parachutes, running, jumping, and other activities that help develop coordination. Regular sports program to help build skills in team sports.
- Self-directed play: helps children form friendships, develop imagination and try out new ideas. The centre is filled with natural light, and the indoor and outdoor spaces are open for exploration.
- Outdoor play spaces: all designed to suit each age group. Children can get their hands dirty in the veggie patch, explore the sensory garden, climb on the equipment, and play imaginary games with their friends.
EXPLORE
- Regular excursions and incursions: the centre is well connected with the community, taking part in regular walks to parks and nature reserves.
- Cottage garden: children are encouraged to get involved with planting seeds and seedlings, tending to the plants, and helping to pick them for the centre chef to use. They also learn about water conservation and sustainability.
LEARN
- Quirky Tales: an interactive storytelling program, which involves singing, dancing, stories, sign language and lots of fun.
- Technology: children can explore new ideas, problem-solve, and work together to find solutions. Some of the technology offered includes computers and iPads, educational apps and games to develop literacy and numeracy skills, as well as digital cameras.
Health & nutrition
Health & nutrition
Jenny’s Early Learning Centre Epsom supports local business by sourcing their ingredients from suppliers in the area, using organic produce where possible.
The in-house chef uses the local produce to create high quality meals and snacks for the children, taking into account any food intolerances, allergies or cultural considerations. Menus are prepared in conjunction with the centre’s own paediatric dietician.
The children are given the chance to help with planting and harvesting produce from the veggie garden, as part of the ‘seed to plate’ program. The fruits, vegetables and herbs are then used by the chef to create the food for the centre.
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134 Ironstone RoadEpsom, VIC, 3551
Centre Reviews
We love the centre, our son is very well taken care of and the staff have always been great. We travel from Kennington... We love the centre, our son is very well taken care of and the staff have always been great. We travel from Kennington to send him there but it is the best centre we've experienced in Bendigo. Read more
I cannot praise the staff at Jenny’s ELC Epsom enough. Our daughter has been looked after incredibly well and she absolutely loves attending... I cannot praise the staff at Jenny’s ELC Epsom enough. Our daughter has been looked after incredibly well and she absolutely loves attending here. We had her at another centre that we had meltdowns attending on the daily which was incredibly stressful for all of us. The staff have been so warm and welcoming, and our daughter is so happy and thriving here. On the administrative side of things, if I ever had any queries the ladies in the office have always been super helpful and accommodating. We cannot recommend Jenny’s ELC Epsom enough!!! Read more
My son goes there. He loves it. The staff are so lovely and accommodating. The facilities are so nice. Everyday my son finishes... My son goes there. He loves it. The staff are so lovely and accommodating. The facilities are so nice. Everyday my son finishes the day with a smile on his face and has learnt so much from being there. From Zoe Davies (ignore username) Read more