At Little St Margaret’s, our 4-year-old kindergarten program is designed to provide a nurturing, stimulating, and developmentally rich experience in preparation for school and beyond. To ensure each child receives individual attention and a high level of care, our program is split across two groups—Red Group and Yellow Group—both benefiting from uniquely small class sizes and dedicated educators.

Program Schedule (for both Red and Yellow Groups):

  • Monday: 9:00am – 12:00pm (half day)

  • Tuesday: 9:00am – 3:00pm (full day)

  • Wednesday: 9:00am – 12:00pm (half day)

  • Thursday: 9:00am – 3:00pm (full day)

  • Friday: 9:00am – 12:00pm (half day)

For added flexibility, our Extended Care Program is available Monday to Thursday, providing care until 6:00pm, with 8:30am drop-off offered every day. Learn more about our extended care below.

Highlights of Our 4-Year-Old Program:

  • Warm and welcoming learning environment within our beautiful historic building

  • Consistently small class sizes to support individual learning and meaningful relationships

  • Opportunities for the full 4-year-old cohort to come together weekly, fostering social development, collaboration, and confidence

  • Specialist weekly programs, including:

    • Music sessions with a specialist educator

    • Library program with access to high-quality children's literature

    • Participation in the Premier’s Preschool Reading Challenge

    • Regular park programs, promoting nature play and gross motor development

  • Letterland Literacy Program (26 weeks), introducing phonics and early literacy through engaging, story-based learning

  • Comprehensive School Readiness and Transition Program, including:

    • Social and emotional preparation

    • Skills for independence and self-regulation

    • End-of-year Transition Learning and Development Statements to support your child’s move to primary school

  • Rich learning documentation, with written reflections and parent-teacher interviews keeping families closely informed

  • Excursions that broaden children’s learning experiences and connect them to the world around them, such as:

    • Chesterfield Farm

    • Kew Traffic School

    • Scienceworks

    • Local Fire Station and Library

    • And more exciting outings

  • Flexible attendance options, allowing families to extend their child’s time at kindergarten through our extended care program

  • Frequent specialist incursions, including visits from:

    • Emergency services personnel

    • Responsible Pet Ownership program

    • Dieticians and dentists

    • Sustainability educators

    • Visual artists and creative specialists

Our 4-year-old program is designed to build confident, capable learners who are curious about the world and ready to embrace the next stage of their educational journey with enthusiasm.