Our Philosophy

At The Range Community Kindergarten ...

We create calm and nurturing learning environments, where children are valued as capable individuals who are held central to the heart of our program. We strive to instil an un-rushed classroom atmosphere, where being present in the moment is valued.

We place great importance on the natural world and know that our children and families do too. We aspire to create a sense of reciprocal respect for self and others, animals and the environment, whilst honouring and fostering children’s intrinsic interest in nature.

We acknowledge and respect the Jinibara People, the traditional owners of the land on which our Kindergarten is located. We strive to embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives through our work as early childhood professionals.

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In our work with CHILDREN,

We foster a culture of shared respect and kindness.
We appreciate the individuality of each child and value their natural curiosity and creativity. We intentionally provide an environment that allows children to fully participate in the program and is flexible to children’s changing needs.
We embrace diversity and respond sensitively and respectfully to childrens’ needs to promote security and emotional resilience in an inclusive and nurturing environment.
We know that children learn through play. We provide a homely indoor and outdoor environment where children are supported to explore, discover, and make meaning of their world. We hold a strong sense of respect for children’s own interests and experiences and work to ensure that this leads our educational program.

In our partnership with FAMILIES,

We respect and value the significant role that families play in the lives of children. We acknowledge that children’s learning occurs as a partnership between families and educators.

In our relationship with the COMMUNITY,

We understand that a strong community is a kind community.
We value the connections we have established as a local kindergarten, and as a member of the wider hinterland community. We recognise and respect community knowledge and expertise.

But above all, we come together as a community to celebrate the joy of early childhood education at The Range Community Kindergarten.