Opening in Spring 2026! Phone 6121 9797 with enquiries.
Welcome to Kempton Education and Care
Our Team
Our Programs
Our Programs
Our team, of qualified, experienced and deeply committed educators, is supported by qualified Early Childhood Teachers.
We are inspired by children's ideas and interests and passionate about offering inquiry- based programs underpinned by STEM concepts and the exploration of natural sciences. Children learn through play and develop curi
Our team, of qualified, experienced and deeply committed educators, is supported by qualified Early Childhood Teachers.
We are inspired by children's ideas and interests and passionate about offering inquiry- based programs underpinned by STEM concepts and the exploration of natural sciences. Children learn through play and develop curiosity and a love of learning, especially when they see their educators immersed in and enjoying play alongside them in the environment.
Our educators are sensitive to children's individual needs and hold relevant child protection and medical certificates to protect children's health and wellbeing and to create a child safe environment in line with the National Child Safe Principles.
They are also committed to building a community of learners and regularly engage in professional development to ensure they offer high-quality care to facilitate best practice.
Our Programs
Our Programs
Our Programs
All of our program experiences are child-centred and holistic in approach.
The Provider's Award-Winning Programs
Our sister-service in Bagdad has won the Little Scientist's Early STEM Biennial Award in 2018, 2020, 2022 & 2024 for Tasmania.
And the National Little Scientists Early STEM Award in 2024.
Projects:
- Rainbows, Light and Shadows (201
All of our program experiences are child-centred and holistic in approach.
The Provider's Award-Winning Programs
Our sister-service in Bagdad has won the Little Scientist's Early STEM Biennial Award in 2018, 2020, 2022 & 2024 for Tasmania.
And the National Little Scientists Early STEM Award in 2024.
Projects:
- Rainbows, Light and Shadows (2018)
- Earth (really is) a Goldilocks Planet (2020)
- Parks to Parts (2022)
- Will the Rope Break Under Our Weight? (2024)
We intend to provide similar inquiry led STEM Projects at our Kempton Service too!
Early Years Program
Our early years program supports programs for toddlers (12 months to three years of age) which are focused on building connections and nurturing relationships with children.
Our educators collaborate with families to support children's individual routines to ensure children have a strong sense of wellbeing and security.
Children may participate in programs that support schematic and sensory play as well as excursions to the Launch into Learning sessions provided by Kempton Primary School.
Pre-Kinder Program
Our pre-kinder program is designed to support children's emerging independence, emotional intelligence, confidence and increased resilience as they begin the journey to transition to school. Through play and purposeful provocations, children develop problem solving skills, become motivated to contribute their ideas to project work and learn to assess and manage risk by challenging their physical capabilities.
Children participate in excursions to pre-kinder at Kempton Primary School as well as on our Adventure Bus to explore nature, museums, parks, community events.
Our Pedagogy
Our Programs
Our Pedagogy
Our pedagogy is chiefly grounded in Nature Play which positively supports children's: physical, emotional and mental wellbeing, social and collaborative skills, dispositions and attitudes, sense of equity and respect for each other, First Nation's people and the environment, their curiosity, creativity, cognition and improves their abili
Our pedagogy is chiefly grounded in Nature Play which positively supports children's: physical, emotional and mental wellbeing, social and collaborative skills, dispositions and attitudes, sense of equity and respect for each other, First Nation's people and the environment, their curiosity, creativity, cognition and improves their ability to reflect*.
Our practice is also supported and influenced by the guiding philosophies of the Reggio Emilia Approach in our project work and image of the child and Steiner Approach which the implementation of holistic experiences that support the development of life skills and children's wellbeing.
In addition to this we embed Loose Parts Play theory where children are able to re-imagine projects using open ended materials.
These theories on early childhood development encourage educators to follow child led lines of inquiry inspired by children’s ideas and interests and acknowledge that every child, adult and environment, is a teacher and contributor to a child's learning.
The program is informed by the Principles, Practices and Learning Outcomes of the Early Years Learning Framework, the 8 Ways Framework (Australian Aboriginal Framework- in recognition of the service’s commitment to Reconciliation) and the National Quality Framework which encourages educators to engage in frequent reflective practice to ensure the best outcomes for children.
(Chancellor, B, and Elliott, S. (2014) From Forest Preschool to Bush Kinder, in Australasian Journal of Early Childhood, Volume 39, No. 4 December 2014.)
Our Connections
