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Kool Kidz Rowville

Locality: Rowville, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 9755 8388

Address: 10 Gearon Ave, Rowville VIC 3178 3178 Rowville, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.koolkidzrowville.com.au

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25.01.2022 Though we can't celebrate Mothers Day as we usually would, we would still like to show all of our lovely mums, step mums, Grandmas and nannies, Aunties and Special people how much we appreciate each and every one of you! We hope you all have a wonderful day on Sunday

25.01.2022 Thank you to Jess and Sergio one of our families for our incredibly delicious Christmas cake. Merry Cristmas everyone.

24.01.2022 Happy Early Childhood Educators Day for this Wednesday & all through the week! We hope that Australias early childhood educators know how much they are recogn...ised & appreciated - not just on the day, but every day. To each and every one of you, we say thank you. #EarlyChildhoodEducatorsDay #LoveMyECE #YouAreAwesome See more

24.01.2022 Please Excuse the mess, We are busy Learning! Messy play is extremely important for a childs development. It provides children with an exciting tactile and sensory experience that inspires their curiosity, allows them to explore the world around them and enhances their learning, langauge and creativity.

24.01.2022 Thank You! We would like to say a big 'Thank you' to all of our wonderful families and our hardworking Educators and staff for all of their support and well wishes during these unforseen times. Though we may not see you all in the next six weeks, we are thinking of you all!... We believe it is important to keep in touch and communciate with one another even though we may not be able to see each other face to face. Technology has been a blessing for many at this time with allowing us to see our families and friends from the comfort of our homes when we are unable to visit them in person. Until we see each other again, take care and keep an eye on our Kool Konnect App. Our Educators are working hard planning and preparing activities and ideas that you can do at home! We would love to see what you've been getting up to at home, even if it's just going for a walk, doing some reading or drawing! Please feel free share your own photos and messages to the app, I'm sure the children would love to see their friends busy paying at home. We love to see all of your smiling faces and positivity in such difficult times. It makes coming to work that much easier and makes it feel like a home away from home. Stay safe everyone, we will see you soon!

22.01.2022 Emotional Regulation Emotions can get really big and tricky to understand or express when you are little! We can be happy, angry, sad, nervous, frustrated or sleepy and not know how to manage all of these feelings and sometimes they just have to burst out.... Our emotional learning sets our foundation for who we will become and how we identify with the world we live in. To help our little learners find themselves and learn about their feelings, we encourage and promote agency and expression and that it's okay to share our emotions.

22.01.2022 From all of us at Kool kidz Rowville we would like to wish all our families a very Merry Christmas.

21.01.2022 The children have been very busy making masterpieces this week! Creative expression is so important to a child's learning journey. It aids in developing fine motor skills, sensory awareness, self regulation and so much more. Creating art is not just about the final product but the process in which it is made.... We hope you enjoy a peak at our virtual gallery!

21.01.2022 Last but not least, we would like to wish you all a wonderful Christmas from our KKR management team! May your holidays be merry and bright

21.01.2022 Dear Families, A friendly reminder that the centre will be closed on Friday 10th April and Monday 13th. Kool kidz Rowville will reopen on Tuesday 14 th April.... We hope you all have a safe and happy Easter and see you all next week.

20.01.2022 National NAIDOC Week 2020 celebrations were this year held between the 8-15 November. The November dates follow the decision by the National NAIDOC Committee (NNC) to postpone NAIDOC Week from the original July dates due to the impacts and uncertainty from the escalating Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic across our communities and cities. This year our theme is Always Was, Always Will Be. First People of Australia (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders) have the oldest liv...ing and continuous cultures in the world. First People have been caring for this country since time immemorial with artists, educators, scientists and activists contributing to all areas of Australia’s community. This week we celebrated NAIDOC WEEK by learning about our indigenous people. We also had a very special performance by one of our talented children playing the digeredoo

20.01.2022 We are currently taking enrolments for 2021

19.01.2022 Book Week 2020 Book week is one of our most favourite and coveted events here at Kool Kidz Rowville where our Educators and children dress up as beloved Characters to celebrate Early Literacy. Usually Book Week is celebrated in August however the dates have been moved to October due to the COVID19 Pandemic.... BUT... Who says that we can't celebrate it twice! Every day Next week please feel free to dress up as your favourite storybook characters to help us celebrate and embrace the importance of Early Literacy and inspire the creativity and imagination. This years theme is 'Curious Creatures, Wild Minds' What are you going to come dressed as?

18.01.2022 Happy Father's Day to all our Dads and special people! Hope you all have an amazing weekend.

18.01.2022 Thank you to Rosie and Adam for our yummy grazing box.

18.01.2022 Though we cant celebrate Mothers Day as we usually would, we would still like to show all of our lovely mums, step mums, Grandmas and nannies, Aunties and Special people how much we appreciate each and every one of you! We hope you all have a wonderful day on Sunday

18.01.2022 Our Little Library space is providing children and Educators with the opportuniity to create learning experiences in flexible surroundings and situations while supporting small shared group activities. Story time at our reading nook has become a hit with the children where they look forward to swapping stories that they have in their rooms add exchanging them for something new that they have selected themselves. It has been wonderful to observe the space in action with children engaging in language, performing music and dancing and even show and tell. Our little learners are becoming more confident and independent every day Our versatile space has become an area that each room is able to make use of and adapt to suit their individual needs, almost like our own room for requirement!

18.01.2022 Dear Families, Just a friendly Reminder we are closed next Monday the 8th June for the Queens Birthday Public Holiday. The center will reopen on Tuesday 9th at 7am.... Hope you all have a safe and wonderful long weekend.

17.01.2022 If you have been following our local community news, you may have seen some interest growing around the proposed expansion of the Quarry. If you would like to find out more, please head to the facebook Page listed below. -Rowville Lysterfield Quarry Bothers Me

17.01.2022 Please Excuse the mess, We are busy Learning! Messy play is extremely important for a child's development. It provides children with an exciting tactile and sensory experience that inspires their curiosity, allows them to explore the world around them and enhances their learning, langauge and creativity.

17.01.2022 While the children are away, the Educators still pl... CLEAN! Our Educators have been very busy deep cleaning, de-cluttering and rearranging our rooms to make them sparkling, safe, fun and ready for action once everyone returns!

16.01.2022 Dear Families, This is a great little link to share with your children in regard to the current times. Happy reading... https://drive.google.com//1wBwFSBuLwGRii_L3-ZJEe4NRec/view

16.01.2022 Making Masterpieces and Memories! Check out our busy little Artists exploring their creativity and identity through painting and drawing. Experimenting with brushes and materials builds fine motor strength with grip, control and dexterity that provides the foundations of early literacy development.... Art not only establishes the beginnings of literacy but also allows us to share ourselves and our individuality and can help us with self regulation and emotional expression. What beautiful artworks!

16.01.2022 Junior Masterchefs! Take a peak at our busy little sous-chefs. Cooking is such a valuable life skill to learn with many advantages and concepts to discover.... Through cooking we practice: Mathematics: measuring, counting, time Science: Chemical reactions, changes of state, temperature Social Skills: Communication, turn taking, following instructions Identity: Self-help skills, independence, responsibility We love cooking and seeing the children enjoy the benefits of eating the food that they have helped prepare. I wonder what yummy creation they will whip up next time!

16.01.2022 From Farm to Plate! Thank you to Hudson and family for bringing us some delicious cherries and strawberries that they picked themselves! The children watched a video of Hudson picking the yummy berries, seeing how they grow and where they come from before digging in and feasting on them for morning tea.... Yum Yum!

15.01.2022 HAPPY EDUCATOR DAY! We would like to say a BIG thank you to all of our wonderful Educators for all of their hard work and dedication that they provide each and every day. We are truly grateful for all of their positive energy, love and fun that they bring to make working together a pleasure.... We would also like to say thank you to our lovely children and their families for all of the kind messages, photos and drawings. They have made us all feel very special and appreciated. Last but not least, a big thank you to Alan for providing all Educators a feast for lunch, we are very lucky!

15.01.2022 Just a reminder that Tomorrow (Friday the 23rd of October) we will be closed due to the AFL grand final Public Holiday. We wish a happy and safe long weekend to all! We will reopen again as normal on Monday the 26th of October at 6:30am.... May the best team win!

15.01.2022 Welcome to Spoonville! You may have come across little Spoon villages popping up when you have been out and about for a walk around your neighbourhood. Finally, we have our Kool Kidz Spoonville all set up next to our carpark!!! ... Thank you kindly to all of the families that have donated spoons to us. We would love to create more spoony members with the children in the centre so if you have any spoons at home that you are not using we would love to repurpose them! Also if you have made some spoons at home you are more than welcome to bring them in to join our little Spoony community!

15.01.2022 "Eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month." we will remember them.

15.01.2022 Dear Kool Kidz Families, As Easter is around the corner we have a surprise for you. We miss all the children we havent seen for a while. ... Please click on the video below. We look forward to seeing and playing with you when you return. Have fun and cherish the time with your family. Be safe HAPPY EASTER

15.01.2022 Thank you to Sarah from MakeScents & Candles for donating such a lovely and deliciously smelling candle hamper for Kool Kidz Rowville to raffle off for Christmas! Next time you are in don't forget to take a free sample and find MakeScents & Candles on Facebook for more scrumptious scents and see Office staff for raffle details! We are absolutely loving the muskstick

14.01.2022 ROOAARR! Did I just stumble into Jurassic Park?? No, thank goodness its just one of our Small World play experiences! Following the childrens interests in all things prehistoric, our Caterpillar Room Educators have created an area for the children to engage with imaginative and creative expression while exploring dinosaurs paired with natural resources.... Small world play experiences encourage communication and social skills through dramatic play and storytelling as well as intellectual exploration and questioning of knowledge and inquisitive thinking. Small world play is not only fun and exciting but beneficial to a childs social and emotional development. I wonder what kind of world we will see next time! What kind of Small World experiences would your child be interested in?

14.01.2022 Victorian Chief Health Officer message to parents I am writing to Victorian parents, carers and students today to seek every familys support in slowing the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Victoria. As the school holidays approach, we cant ease up on looking after ourselves and our families. The only thing between us and a second wave is what we do next.... Wherever you go, please be mindful of the risks. Be aware others may be carrying the virus and practice physical distancing. We are currently experiencing the highest case numbers weve seen in more than two months. Current evidence suggests that the rise in case numbers in Victoria is being driven by families having get-togethers and not following advice around physical distancing and hygiene. Unfortunately, we are still in a pandemic and peoples lives are still at risk. As weve seen across the world, this virus has the ability to turn a small number of cases into hundreds in a matter of days. This is not where we want to be and we must all act now while we can. This is why weve had to implement a number of revised restrictions. The number of visitors you can have at your home is now reduced to five. Outside the home, families and friends can meet in groups up to ten. This is how each and every member of the community can help: Stay safe while out in the community. Stay safe at home. And that means only seeing those you need to. Dont have big family gatherings and remember to keep your distance and maintain good hygiene. Dont share food or drinks. If you, or anyone in your family is feeling unwell stay at home. Dont visit friends and family. Dont go on holiday if you are unwell and dont go to work. Dont send your kids to school, childcare or kindergarten if they are unwell - stay home. And if you have symptoms, get tested. The vast majority of Victorians are doing the right thing, but this is a wake-up call and we cannot be complacent. Its up to all of us to keep our friends and families safe. For current information and updates on coronavirus (COVID-19) visit the Victorian Governments coronavirus website. If anyone in your family has any of the symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19), however mild, they should stay at home, seek advice and get tested. These symptoms include fever, chills or sweats, a cough, a sore throat, shortness of breath or runny nose, or loss of sense of smell or taste. For more information about where to get tested visit the getting tested for coronavirus web page. If youre concerned yourself or a family member has contracted the virus and need more information, please call the 24-hour coronavirus hotline on 1800 675 398. Adj Clin Prof Brett Sutton Victorian Chief Health Officer

14.01.2022 We have taken the steps to start Our Center Reconciliation Action Plan. Our Center has registered in Narragunawali Platform which is a great resource that will guide us to continue and develop our understanding of Indigenous people and Torres Strait Islander people in Australia.We want to truly value them as first people in Australia through equity and dignity and reduce the gap between us.

14.01.2022 Story Time! Here is our lovely Beetlebug Room Leader Niranjala reading 'Olga the Brolga'. We hope you have a lovely weekend, check back again on Monday for our next story.... I wonder what it will be! Has your favourite story been read yet? Let us know what you would like to hear!

13.01.2022 Reconciliation Week 2020 We all walk Together This week at Kool Kidz Rowville, the children helped commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the Reconciliation walks of 2000 where people came together to show their support for a more reconciled Australia.... In turn we showed our support by walking together through paint. Creating a physical representation of not only our footprints but a metaphorical visage of the journey we strive to take to acknowledge and advocate the traditional owners of the land. We thank the Wurundjeri People for the land on which we learn and play And for all of the fun we are having today. We promise to take care of the animals, people, plants and lands And show our respect for one another by holding each others hands.

13.01.2022 Dear Families, It is that time of Year were our Kindergarten Families need to start the enrollment process into Foundation (Prep) for 2021. Please see some information below. TRANSITION: A POSITIVE START TO SCHOOL...Continue reading

12.01.2022 Dear Kool Kidz Families, Knox City Council is running a Free Flu vaccination program for 2020. Knox Council is running dedicated flu sessions from mid-April to July. FREE flu vaccines are available for children aged between 6 months to under 5 year olds. ... Please see the link below if you are interested. https://www.facebook.com/Knoxcouncil/videos/1130912573919824/

12.01.2022 Learning through play creates a brain that has increased 'flexibility and improved potential for learning in later life. ' Play-based learning is widely seen as an essential tool for early years teaching and learning as it greatly benefits children in developing essential life skills.

11.01.2022 Raffle Tickets are selling fast! If you are interested in being in the draw to win this lovely Candle goody hamper, please see us in the office to buy a ticket! Tickets are $2 each... Such a lovely prize, you don't want to miss out!

11.01.2022 Dear KK Parents Premier Dan Andrews announced from Wednesday 22nd at 11:59pm all people living in the Stage 3 lockdown areas MUST wear a face mask when you leave your house. This means that if you are dropping and picking up your child off at Kool Kidz Rowville, you must wear a mask to protect yourself and others. Children will not have to wear masks at this stage. I will be encouraging the staff to wear masks in the service although masks are NOT compulsory for the educators... for the time being. Again, I know this is a challenging time. Thank you once again for your understanding and cooperation. Please keep an eye out for further updates during the week.

11.01.2022 Serenade in the Sun! This morning our Lovely Karen visited our Beetlebug and Caterpillar Rooms with guitar in hand to joy us with some music for a sing-along in the sun. The children were actively engaged, singing and dancing along to some familiar favourites and some lovely new songs. ... Singing together not only encourages language and speech but brings us all together! Thank you Karen for sharing your musical talents, we adore your passion and energy.

11.01.2022 Diwali 2020 will be celebrated on Saturday, November 14 this year. Diwali, also known as Indian festival of lights, celebrated during the Hindu Lunisolar month Kartika Diwali is the five-day festival of lights, celebrated by millions of Hindus, Sikhs and Jains across the world. Diwali, which for some also coincides with harvest and new year celebrations, is a festival of new beginnings and the triumph of good over evil, and light over darkness. Rama is preparing some yummy Banana Halwa for the children to enjoy!

10.01.2022 A treat for our hardworking educators today! Yum yum

09.01.2022 Reconciliation Week 2020 'We all walk Together' This week at Kool Kidz Rowville, the children helped commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the Reconciliation walks of 2000 where people came together to show their support for a more reconciled Australia.... In turn we showed our support by walking together through paint. Creating a physical representation of not only our footprints but a metaphorical visage of the journey we strive to take to acknowledge and advocate the traditional owners of the land. We thank the Wurundjeri People for the land on which we learn and play And for all of the fun we are having today. We promise to take care of the animals, people, plants and lands And show our respect for one another by holding each other's hands.

08.01.2022 Happy Early Childhood Educators' Day for this Wednesday & all through the week! We hope that Australia's early childhood educators know how much they are recogn...ised & appreciated - not just on the day, but every day. To each and every one of you, we say thank you. #EarlyChildhoodEducatorsDay #LoveMyECE #YouAreAwesome See more

08.01.2022 When the sun is out, the bugs come out! This morning our inquisitive Kinder children have been searching the veggie patch and garden for bugs. We found some Slater bugs, millipedes and some teeny tiny ants. Educators discussed with the children what they thought bugs would eat and where they would sleep.... The children worked together to create a home in a bucket for our creepy crawly friends with some dirt, leaves, grass and some water for them to drink when they get thirsty. Though they would like to keep them forever, the Educators also discussed that it is important for the bugs to go back to the garden, to their real homes. The children are growing enthusiastic about the world around them and are showing care and concern for other living creatures. Maybe we have some future vets, doctors, nurses and teachers amongst us! See more

07.01.2022 ROOAARR! Did I just stumble into Jurassic Park?? No, thank goodness it's just one of our Small World play experiences! Following the children's interests in all things prehistoric, our Caterpillar Room Educators have created an area for the children to engage with imaginative and creative expression while exploring dinosaurs paired with natural resources.... Small world play experiences encourage communication and social skills through dramatic play and storytelling as well as intellectual exploration and questioning of knowledge and inquisitive thinking. Small world play is not only fun and exciting but beneficial to a child's social and emotional development. I wonder what kind of world we will see next time! What kind of Small World experiences would your child be interested in?

06.01.2022 Play is Purposeful, and Drives Learning. Friedrich Frobel was a German Educator who created the concept of Kindergarten and was influential in the educational reform Of the 19th Century. He emphasised the value and importance of play that we still uphold to this very day.... Meaning is created through hands on, self-directed play in an environment rich with conversation, independence and the opportunity for children to develop at their own pace. See our busy learners in action!

06.01.2022 Happy Fathers Day to all our Dads and special people! Hope you all have an amazing weekend.

06.01.2022 Dear KK Families, We are happy to announce that we have counted all of the votes and comments to name our new fish. We would like to thank everyone that got involved in the voting, it was a tough decision! As of today our 3 fish will be named Bluey, Bandit and Bingo

06.01.2022 Story Time! Here is our lovely Beetlebug Room Leader Niranjala reading Olga the Brolga. We hope you have a lovely weekend, check back again on Monday for our next story.... I wonder what it will be! Has your favourite story been read yet? Let us know what you would like to hear!

05.01.2022 The children were showing interest in being doctors through their dramatic play. The children were each taking turns fixing each other and giving Medicine to make they feel better. To further explore this interest I used the light box and got out some X-rays for the children to look at. We discussed the bones in our hands, our skull and the bones in our leg. This started lots of great discussion about medication and the human body.

05.01.2022 Accidents happen, however our everyday life presents us with challenges where we are to make informed judgements on how to manage ourselves. From a very young age, children can learn to build resilience and persistence through open-ended play. The children have the experience to take chances and experiment outcomes and test their limits.

05.01.2022 Splishing and Splashing! With the hotter weather settling in, we have seen our budding scientists experiment with water and its properties to not only keep cool, but to learn! We have made water runs to investigate how water travels, we have used sensory tubs to discover what sinks and what floats and we have also made use of the play water to water our garden at the end of the day once we were done.... Through one type of play, the children can learn a variety of concepts such as Mathematics, Science, Physics and an awareness of conservation and recycling. Keep an eye out on what our busy learners get up to next time, they are always having buckets of fun!

04.01.2022 A Day in the Life of a Kool Kid! Here is a quick snapshot of some of the things our busy learners get up to during the day. The children exercise their agency through play based learning opportunities tailored to their individual interests and needs provided through our KBC Curriculum in conjunction with the EYLF.

04.01.2022 Dear families, This is some information sent from the Government. Although it isnt compulsory these are the current recommendations being made. https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/face-masks-covid-19

04.01.2022 Our Reading Nook "You're never too old, too wacky too wild. To pick up a book and read to a child." -Dr. Seuss... By reading to/with children, singing songs, reciting verbal stories and using puppets, we can provide children with the ability to practice and learn: -Language Development -Communication/social skills -Vocabulary -Recognition of words/letters -Cognition/comprehension -imagination -self regulation and understanding emotions -Listening Skills Reading to children is not only a great addition to a bedtime routine but a lovely was to spend quality time with Children. What are your children's favourite bedtime stories??

03.01.2022 Meet our new rising star Apprentice Cook! While our Masterchef service Cook Antz is having some well deserved time off, we have been sharing the kitchen duties. Today our lovely Ladybug Room Leader Tia is cooking up a storm in the kitchen.... On the menu today is Spaghetti Bolognaise...Yummy!

03.01.2022 Next time you are in, remember to look out for a new addition to our foyer! Thank you to Darren from Guide Dogs Victoria (aka Jemma's dad) for providing us with an opportunity to contribute to our community and support those in need. Though times are difficult for all at the moment, A little help could make someone's life change for the better, forever.... The dog has a new home at Kool Kidz Rowville but we are yet to give him a name, if you have any suggestions please comment below!

03.01.2022 Our little explorers have been busy this morning investigating sensory and tactile experiences. Sensory play can stimulate touch, hearing, smell, taste and movement. Sensory engagement is often linked to our episodic and semantic memory where we can recall personal experiences or general facts through long term memory, Just like when a memory can be triggered by a certain smell, taste or even a song!

03.01.2022 Our Reading Nook "Youre never too old, too wacky too wild. To pick up a book and read to a child." -Dr. Seuss... By reading to/with children, singing songs, reciting verbal stories and using puppets, we can provide children with the ability to practice and learn: -Language Development -Communication/social skills -Vocabulary -Recognition of words/letters -Cognition/comprehension -imagination -self regulation and understanding emotions -Listening Skills Reading to children is not only a great addition to a bedtime routine but a lovely was to spend quality time with Children. What are your childrens favourite bedtime stories??

03.01.2022 Thank You! We would like to say a big Thank you to all of our wonderful families and our hardworking Educators and staff for all of their support and well wishes during these unforseen times. Though we may not see you all in the next six weeks, we are thinking of you all!... We believe it is important to keep in touch and communciate with one another even though we may not be able to see each other face to face. Technology has been a blessing for many at this time with allowing us to see our families and friends from the comfort of our homes when we are unable to visit them in person. Until we see each other again, take care and keep an eye on our Kool Konnect App. Our Educators are working hard planning and preparing activities and ideas that you can do at home! We would love to see what youve been getting up to at home, even if its just going for a walk, doing some reading or drawing! Please feel free share your own photos and messages to the app, Im sure the children would love to see their friends busy paying at home. We love to see all of your smiling faces and positivity in such difficult times. It makes coming to work that much easier and makes it feel like a home away from home. Stay safe everyone, we will see you soon!

02.01.2022 We invite everyone to join in the fun all week this week and dress up for Halloween! From Monday 26th to Friday the 30th of October feel free to wear your costumes each day if you like. Spooky or cooky we love having fun! whoo will you be?

02.01.2022 Have you thought about painting on tyres before? Well, we did it this morning in our Dragonflies room!

02.01.2022 Happy Mothers Day to all our Beautiful Mums and Grandmothers.

01.01.2022 Earth Day Today is Earth Day! We have been working together on ways that we can create a more sustainable future for everyone.... We collect recyclables for craft, maintain veggie gardens, take care of worm farms, turn off our lights when its bright outside and are minimising our paper use. We love our Earth and hope that by altering some of our daily routines, we can make the change for the better!