Early Education Centre
PVIS Early Learning Program (ELP)
[Updated 15/11/21: this new structure is for 2022 onwards. This design replaces what was known as Little Learners]
Catering for 2.5 to 4-year-olds
We believe in celebrating the stage of development that each child is in at the present moment, without rushing them to meet milestones that they may not be ready for. By forming in-depth relationships with each child, educators are able to challenge children while giving them a secure base to challenge themselves from.
Our early learning program helps children build the social-emotional, language and thinking skills they need to be successful in school and life. Children are encouraged to explore, discover, experience, and above all have fun. The early learning program supports children’s connections between home and early learning. The approach in our early learning program is play-based learning; where children’s hance through a variety of experiences and activities, including music, paints, water, messy play, collage, sand, and many more. We respond to children’s learning both on an individual and group basis.
Who is the program for?
- Children aged 2.5 to 4 years old (children must be toilet trained to enrol)
- Children who are not turning 4 years of age by 30 April (not eligible for Preschool)
- Families who are not seeking a full-time early childhood experience
- Children who may require additional support in early years learning
- English Language Learners, emotional, social or language support. Note an additional EAL levy may apply for those whose first language is not English)
- Children may be enrolled in this program for more than one year. Children do not automatically progress to the Preschool
The Early Learning Day
- The Early Education Centre Hours are 7:30am to 1:40pm
- Morning Sessions run from 7:30am to 11:20am
- Children in the Early Learning Program can attend for a minimum of three sessions to a maximum of five full days with fees varying accordingly. Please refer to our Fee Schedule for more details
- Enrolment days and sessions are set a term in advance
Little Explorers Afternoon Program
The Afternoon programme is a mixed age group programme with the Preschool program that is experience-driven learning. Learning experiences include-
- Gardening – ‘Green Fingers’
- Cooking – ‘Little Chefs’
- STEAM – ‘Curious Minds’
- Music and Movement ‘Musical Beats’
- Physical Activities – ‘Get up and Go
Spaces and staff ratios
- Morning – up to 25 children
- Afternoon up to 40 spaces (combined with Preschool)
PVIS Preschool
[Updated 15/11/21: this new structure is for 2022 onwards. This design replaces what was known as Pikininis]
Children turning 4 before the 30th April, in their year before school
Delivered by a qualified teacher and experienced team of educators, the Preschool program is a time of transition, learning and fun.
The Preschool is a high-quality early learning program delivered in the year before a child starts primary school and guided by the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) . It is a crucial year where children are equipped with the vital skills needed for school and life success.
The Preschool program is a balanced curriculum, combining a proven mix of free play and structured learning that includes a strong focus on early literacy and numeracy, cognitive and behavioural resilience, and support social development and emotional regulation. This program supports children with the necessary skills to move into the next stage of their education. There is a strong focus on language-based activities that provide formal and informal opportunities for thinking, problem-solving and experimenting.
Who is this program for?
- Children who have turned 4 years old by the 30th of April
- Children who will be transitioning to school the following year
- Families seeking a full-time early education program
The Preschool Day
- The Early Education Hours are 7:30am to 1:40pm
- The Preschool program is five full days
- The afternoon program (Little Explorers) is a combined group program with children from the Early Learning Program
Little Explorers Afternoon Program
The afternoon programme is a mixed age group programme with the ELP program that is experience-driven learning. Learning experiences include-
- Gardening – ‘Green Fingers’
- Cooking – ‘Little Chefs’
- STEAM – ‘Curious Minds’
- Music and Movement ‘Musical Beats’
- Physical Activities – ‘Get up and Go’
Spaces
- Morning – up to 25 children
- Afternoon up to 40 spaces (combined with ELP)
