Laurimar Kindergarten | mcm

Laurimar Kindergarten is run by Melbourne Citymission in consultation with the local community. The Kindergarten has been established to meet the needs of the local community in providing a foundation for the lifelong learning, health and well being of children.

Contact details:

Address: 110 Hazel Glen Drive, Doreen, VIC 3754

For General Enquiries and Program Information:
Tel: 03 9717 8056
Email: laurimar.kin@kindergarten.vic.gov.au

Programs offered:

• 3 year old program
• 4 year old program

Note:
For 3 year old enrolment applications, please download our application form below.  All enrolment applications need to be posted to: The Co-ordinator, Laurimar Kindergarten, 110 Hazel Glen Drive, Doreen, VIC 3754.

For 4 year old enrolment applications, please contact Whittlesea Council on 03 9217 2242. Alternatively, click on the following link to download an application form: http://www.whittlesea.vic.gov.au/community-services-and-health/family-services/kindergarten-enrolments

Fees per term 2012:

3 year old: $235 Twins $450
4 year old: $225 Twins $430

Note: Kindergarten is free for families with approved concession cards

Staff members

All of our staff are qualified and experienced in planning and implementing high quality early childhood education programs.

Philosophy and type of program

Laurimar Kindergarten advocates play as the most appropriate method for teaching all children attending the centre. Play based programs are developed on a sound knowledge of child development and a strong belief that children have a natural curiosity which enables them to learn through exploration of their environment. The children are active learners who have unlimited potential to direct their own learning when provided with a rich environment which promotes opportunities for learning through various stimuli.

As educators, it is our belief that we are responsible for facilitating each child’s learning journey by providing a stimulating environment where adults are able to scaffold the already existing knowledge of the child. In order to achieve this, each child needs to feel nurtured, safe and respected in their learning environment. Thus, the promotion of a high self esteem in all children is an integral part of our programming and forms the underlying principles behind the behaviour management strategies that we use. Behaviour should always be managed in a positive way, through re-direction, modelling and discussion with the children. 

Laurimar Kindergarten aims to involve all parents in the development of programs which are inclusive to the needs of not only the children at our centre but also their families and the wider community.

Teachers are committed to improving their skills and knowledge and to staying abreast of changes occurring within the field. Ongoing reflection and evaluation allow all staff to offer the best opportunities for the children they teach.

Kindergarten tours

Please ring 03 9717 8056 to make an appointment.

Parent group

Laurimar Kindergarten has a Parent Group that assists in various aspects of the kindergarten. These include parent liaison, fundraising and general maintenance.

Policies

Laurimar Community Activity Centre

Laurimar Kindergarten is part of a Community Activity Centre, housing many different facilities including:

• Triple unit kindergarten rooms
• Community Playgroups
• Early Intervention Facilities
• Maternal and Child Health Centre with consulting rooms
• Hall and facilities for function hire
•  A Community Development Officer who is identifying and developing various programs for community benefit, such as youth and adult programs.

To view the kindergarten facilities, please contact the centre on 03 9717 8056 after 3pm Monday to Thursday.
To make an appointment to see a Maternal Child Health Nurse, please contact Whittlesea Council on 03 9217 2365
If you would like to access Early Intervention, please contact Norparrin on 03 9404 2767.