Kath Foley Children's Centre & Kindergarten

09/06/2026

We know it can be hard to make it to a set open day, so we’re inviting all interested families to book in for a guided tour and see our rooms in action. Meet the educators and get a feel for what every day is like. Kindy registrations are now open for 2027. We also have a few spots left for any families still looking for kindy/long daycare options this year.

📞(03) 5144 7188
💻 [email protected]

04/06/2026

Earlier in the week, the kindergarten rooms enjoyed a visit from Sharon from the sustainability team at Wellington Shire Council, who taught us about the life cycle of worms and what we can place in the compost for the worms to eat and grow.

03/06/2026

Acknowledging National Reconciliation Week.
The children have participated in art experiences and the Blackwood kinder room went on a nature walk to appreciate and collect special items from country. The children also participate in daily embedded practises to understand the importance of inclusion in the community we live in.

22/05/2026

As National Volunteer Weeks draws to a close, we wanted to shout out our incredible volunteer Management Committee. 🙏We're so proud to be supported by volunteers, we think it's one of the things that makes our centre so unique and keeps us connected to what families really need.

Our committee meets once a month, if you're interested in joining, we'd love to hear from you!

15/05/2026

This Thursday 21st May, the children & staff will come together to join in on Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea.
The children will enjoy a fruit platter and a cupcake with their peers while the staff will be enjoying baked goods supplied by each other and .
Any donations big or small would be greatly appreciated to help us reach our centre goal.
The link to our fundraising page below:

Join me at my Biggest Morning Tea or donate online to help me reach my fundraising goal! Together, we can help Cancer Council raise much needed funds.

15/05/2026

In the Redgum kindergarten room, we follow the scribble-to-script program to work alongside children to achieve their handwriting goals. This month, the children have been learning shapes to support drawing and graphic skills. By supporting children to recognise shapes, they have begun forming them in drawings. This control, understanding and detail sets them up for writing. Next, we will be working on direction and concentration spans.

12/05/2026

It's here! Kindy registration is now open for 2027. If your child will be 3 or 4 by 30 April next year, they are eligible for 15 hours of government-funded Kinder.

📅 For families who already attend long daycare, we often get asked if that means you end up paying for the "kindy" part of the day. The good news is that we automatically apply the Kindy free government funding to your bill during school terms (You'll see savings approx. 40 weeks of the year). So, you get the benefit of free Kinder with an early childhood teacher, offered every day of the week Mon-Fri, plus access to care in the mornings/afternoons/school holidays from 7am-6pm.

👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 For current Kath Foley Families, we'll be reaching out soon to confirm the days you'd like.

🏫 For new families who are considering Kath Foley, we'd love to welcome you for a tour and answer any questions you may have. Give us a call on 03 5144 7188.

💻 You can register for Kindy with us directly on our website.

30/04/2026

We’re down at the Early Years Expo this afternoon at the GRSC. Come down for a play and a chat, we’d love to answer any questions you may have about our long daycare and kindy programs

23/04/2026

The Wattle Room (2-3yrs) children participated in a variety of experiences throughout term one. They engaged in an Easter egg hunt, showing excitement as they searched for hidden eggs around the environment.
The children also spent time washing dishes in the water play area, exploring sensory play and practising everyday routines.
During a group walk, the children demonstrated awareness of their surroundings as they moved together. At morning tea, they sat together and ate, engaging in social interactions with peers and educators. The children also took part in ball games, practising their coordination and turn-taking skills.
We also participated in the “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt” experience, using our imagination, movement, and voices to actively engage with the story.

01/04/2026

B is for Bunnies, Banksia and Blackwood! Wishing all our families a happy Easter holidays. We still have space to welcome new families to our Banksia baby room and Blackwood kinder program. Please share if you know anyone who might need a place, we’d love to help.