4 Year Old Program
At Little St. Margaret’s, our 4-year-old kindergarten program is thoughtfully designed to provide a nurturing, stimulating, and developmentally rich experience that prepares children for school and beyond. We believe that a warm, supportive environment—combined with intentional teaching and engaging experiences—lays the foundation for lifelong learning.
To ensure each child receives individual attention and a high level of care, our program is divided into two groups—Red Group and Yellow Group—both benefiting from small class sizes and a team of dedicated, experienced educators. These intentionally small groups allow educators to foster deep relationships with each child and tailor learning experiences to their unique interests, strengths, and needs.
Program Schedule (Red and Yellow Groups):
Monday: 8:30am – 12:00pm
Tuesday: 8:30am – 3:00pm
Wednesday: 8:30am – 12:00pm
Thursday: 8:30am – 3:00pm
Friday: 8:30am – 12:00pm
For added flexibility, our Extended Care Program is available Monday to Thursday until 6:00pm and until 5:00pm on Fridays. An early drop-off option is also offered every day from 8:15am, supporting a range of family needs.
Our kindergarten setting, located in a beautiful historic building, offers a welcoming and inspiring learning environment where children feel safe to take risks, build friendships, and explore new ideas. The program includes regular opportunities for the full 4-year-old cohort to come together, encouraging social development, collaboration, and a sense of community.
Key Features and Highlights of our 4 Year Old Program
Small class sizes that support individualised learning and close, trusting relationships with educators.
Specialist weekly programs, including:
Letterland Literacy Program, which introduces phonics and early literacy through fun, story-based learning
Music (external educator)
Park program that promotes nature play, gross motor development and environmental awareness
Little Sports Heroes (external company)
Little Sprouts Program (external educator) fostering environmental and sustainability practices
Little Wombats Program (external company) interactive indigenous program
Comprehensive School Readiness and Transition Program, including:
Social and emotional development
Independence and self-regulation skills
Smooth transitions to school, supported by end-of-year Transition Learning and Development Statements
Strong partnerships with school teachers to stay informed about expectations and transitions
Rich learning documentation, including written reflections and parent-teacher interviews to keep families informed and involved
Excursions that extend learning beyond the classroom and connect children with the wider world, such as:
Chesterfield Farm
Kew Traffic School
Scienceworks
Werribee Zoo
Visits to the local fire station and library
Flexible attendance options, allowing families to extend their child’s time at kindergarten through our Extended Care Program
Frequent incursions by community experts and professionals, including:
Emergency services personnel
Responsible Pet Ownership educators
Dieticians and dental health professionals
Sustainability educators
Visual artists and other creative specialists
Our 4-year-old kindergarten program is built to inspire confident, capable learners who are curious about the world around them. By balancing structure with flexibility, and individual support with rich group experiences, we prepare children not only for a successful transition to school but also for a lifelong love of learning.
