Funded Kindergarten Program in Oak Park

At Oak Park Early Learning, we offer a funded kindergarten program that provides high-quality early education for children aged 3 to 5 years within our long day care environment. Designed for families in Oak Park and surrounding suburbs, our program is supported by government funding to make Montessori kindergarten education more accessible.

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Montessori-Inspired Kindergarten Education

Our Montessori-inspired kindergarten program blends the core principles of the Montessori philosophy with modern early childhood practices. This approach encourages independence, hands-on learning, and self-paced exploration, allowing children to take an active role in their own learning journey.

Preparing Your Child for School and Life

Through a balance of structured and child-led activities, children in our Oak Park kindergarten program develop essential early literacy and numeracy skills while building social and emotional resilience. Our kindergarten curriculum includes:

Practical life activities
Early science and cultural exploration
Music and movement
Opportunities to refine fine and gross motor skills

All of these experiences are delivered within a calm, respectful, and nurturing environment that fosters confidence and a genuine love of learning.

Flexible Attendance Options for Families

Eligible children can attend up to 15 hours per week across three days, with flexible attendance options to suit your family’s schedule. While daily care fees apply, government funding covers a portion of the program for each eligible child, helping make high-quality kindergarten and early education in Oak Park more accessible for local families.

Why Choose Our Funded Kindergarten Program?

Montessori-inspired curriculum for ages 3–5

Experienced and caring early childhood educators
Strong focus on independence, problem-solving, and collaboration
Supportive preparation for school readiness
Flexible hours within long day care to suit busy families
Government funding available for eligible children

Kinder Funding in Victoria

Kinder Funding is provided by the Victorian Government to cover up to 15 hours per week of free kindergarten for eligible children aged 3 to 5 years. This funding is paid directly to participating kindergartens and long day care centres offering government-funded programs, including Oak Park Early Learning.

Child Care Subsidy (CCS) Explained

The Child Care Subsidy (CCS), provided by Centrelink, is a government initiative aimed at helping eligible families manage the cost of childcare. This subsidy helps make childcare more accessible and affordable by easing the financial burden on families. The amount of assistance a family receives is based on factors such as total household income, the type of childcare service used, and the number of hours required. To qualify, families must meet specific criteria. Payments are made directly to the childcare provider, which lowers the out-of-pocket costs for families.

Combining Kinder Funding and CCS

In many cases, families can use Kinder Funding and the Child Care Subsidy (CCS) together. For example:

Kinder Funding: Covers the cost of the kindergarten portion (up to 15 hours per week).
CCS: Reduces the cost of additional child care hours beyond the Free Kinder program.

At Oak Park Early Learning, we accept both Kinder Funding and the Child Care Subsidy (CCS) to help ensure every family can access high-quality early education within a flexible long day care setting.