Council managed kindergartens

Why attending kindergarten matters

Kindergarten is a special place where children learn through play. It helps children build important skills that will support them throughout their lives — at school and beyond.

At kindergarten, your child will:

make friends and learn to play and socialise with others
ask questions and explore new ideas
solve problems and think creatively
build confidence and resilience
learn to be independent and develop self-help skills.

Our kindergartens offer:

fun indoor and outdoor play-based learning
small and large group activities
quality spaces designed for learning and exploring
caring and qualified educators
healthy snack and mealtime routines
safe and inclusive programs for all children
support for school readiness
cultural learning and child safety education
child body-safety program as part of our commitment to child safety.

Why choose a Casey-managed kindergarten?

The City of Casey has been running kindergartens for over 30 years and has more than 300 experienced educators across 43 local services.

Here’s what makes us special.

Our kindergarten environments are well-resourced and primed for learning.
We follow trusted learning frameworks and quality standards.
Each kindergarten is tailored to its local community.
Our educators plan activities that match your child’s interests and needs.
We work closely with families to support every child’s growth.

At Casey kindergartens, your child is supported by a strong team of experienced early years leaders and educators who ensure the best possible care and education.

Our leadership team includes:

head of kindergarten programs
program leads
team leaders
pedagogical coach
SRF team leader
onsite educational leaders.

These professionals bring deep knowledge of early childhood education, years of experience in mentoring and coaching, and a strong focus on what works best for children.

When you choose a Council-run kindergarten, you can feel confident your child is learning in a high-quality environment that leads the way in early education.

Our values and philosophy

We believe:

Children learn best when they feel safe, supported and curious.
Learning happens everywhere — inside, outside, during play and mealtimes
Families are partners in their child’s learning journey.
Community connections help children feel they belong.

The City of Casey has consulted with children, families and educators to develop our kindergarten philosophy. It’s a framework based on a set of beliefs and values that guide how we engage and educate children in our kindergartens.

It’s built on five key principles: