Yarra Warra Preschool & Bush Kinder in Warrandyte, Victoria, Australia | Nursery

Yarra Warra Preschool & Bush Kinder

Locality: Warrandyte, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 9844 3808

Address: 186 Research Warrandyte Road 3113 Warrandyte, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.yarrawarrapreschool.org

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25.01.2022 Last chance for 2021 Enrolments! Click here for more information. https://www.yarrawarrapreschool.org/enrolment

25.01.2022 We offer sessional kinder timetables with the added benefit of extended care. Meeting the needs of busy families to experience the Yarra Warra magic. Take a private tour this Saturday 20th. Bookings a must. https://www.facebook.com/events/2536030613325902/

24.01.2022 We have been learning about composting at Bush Kinder. What does Kyle enjoy in his compost pile? Strawberries, coffee, apples, and maybe even some jelly fish and monsters!

24.01.2022 Last chance for your enrolment applications for 2021! Applications for first round offers close shortly and places are filling up fast at Yarra Warra Preschool & Bush Kinder. Our committee will shortly be processing applications for offers. If you have not applied for a placement already, please visit our website to find out about enrolment process.... https://www.yarrawarrapreschool.org/enrolment See more

23.01.2022 The last few weeks has been very busy in 4 year old Kinder! Students are loving the new Kinder 'office' where they go to write letters to each other and then post them in the Kinder letterbox. The excitement from the students when they get mail is priceless. There has been a lot of dramatic play in the newly set up Shop / Cafe, where students have participated in a money sorting game, matching numbers games and cutting cakes into fractions to sell. ... Bowling alleys and mazes have been created inside and outside, where students have identified and aimed at numbers, and attempted scoring. Students have loved using rulers and the new measuring tapes to investigate the distance and length of items. This dramatic play and numeracy learning has transitioned into Extended Care where children have been playing shops, dress ups as well as number dot to dots, games and of course some creative space painting!

22.01.2022 Tomorrow is our trivia night!! Please see instructions below or DM me if youre lost. It would be great to have as many people as possible join in. Tables of less than 10 is fine.

22.01.2022 Is the excitement of kinder just around the corner for your little one? Enrolment dates and details;

21.01.2022 We hope you enjoy these reimagined images and verses from #JuliaDonaldson and #AxelScheffler most-loved books and characters in light of the current times we all find ourselves in #inthistogether #rhymesforthetimes

19.01.2022 Due to the current restrictions Yarra Warra is no longer able to offer private tours. In the meantime we have put together this video so you can get a feel for our wonderful kinder in action! If you have enrolment questions please contact [email protected]. Take Care

18.01.2022 Virtual Open Day! We would have dearly loved to welcome you to tour our amazing kinder today and all the beautiful facilities we have. Instead heres a look at some of our outdoor spaces where the benefits of playing outdoors, rain , hail or shine are always embraced!

18.01.2022 In acknowledgement of Early Childhood Educators Day on May 21st, the Yarra Warra community would like to thank and acknowledge the long-standing contribution and passion showed by the educators at Yarra Warra Preschool. Many thanks to Connie, Carla, Kaye and Kym, Meegan, Rachel and Sue. Were your children educated by the members of this wonderful team? What were your experiences?

17.01.2022 Learning new reading skills through a labelling activity today. It may have gone too far... #yarrawarra #readingskills #nowyoucantbetrustedwiththedymo

17.01.2022 As the weather heats up, we would like to again remind our families of certain aspects of Yarra Warras Bushfire Policy, in case another Severe, Extreme or Code Red day is forecast on a kinder day. If a Fire Danger Rating (FDR) has been declared for the Central District at Severe or higher on a kinder day, the preschool will be closed. The forecast can sometimes be made days in advance, or it may change the day before. The final decision to close will be confirmed no later th...an 12 noon the day before the planned closure. Please note that even if the weather changes and the rating is downgraded after the 12 noon declaration, the kinder will remain closed the next day and the initial decision will stand. Families will be notified of the kinders closure through a text message, the Yarra Warra website and FB pages. If you have changed any of your contact details recently, please notify the kinder as soon as possible. We encourage all families to revisit our Bushfire Information and policy on our website. https://www.yarrawarrapreschool.org/bushfire-information We know that every family may have a different Fire Plan for the various FDR days, but appreciate your understanding of Yarra Warras Bushfire Policy. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask the staff. Below are additional websites which will help you understand the FDR systems and help you monitor the risks in the area. https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/home https://emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/ https://www.facebook.com/vicemergency/ https://www.facebook.com/cfavic/

14.01.2022 Wominjeka fabulous Yarra Warra families! It's been a busy few weeks at Yarra Warra, how are your little people settling in?

14.01.2022 Meet Rosie, our resident blue tongue lizard. The kids are great at looking after her, and love learning about our native animals. Delicious crunchy snails on the menu. #bushkinder #yarrawarra #warrandyte

14.01.2022 Are you OK? 2020 has been a challenging year for everyone and circumstances have made it even more important for us all to stay connected. Learn what to say after R U OK? and download FREE resources for tips and ideas to help you share the message in your community. ... www.ruok.org.au

13.01.2022 We love our little kinder, and wanted to show you what makes it so special. We have places available for 2021 in our 3 & 4yr old programs. Time is running out for applications, so if you have got little ones, why not get in touch? Email Jade our wonderful enrolment officer for more information; [email protected] This video, made with love by our kinder families and our website, also made with love: https://www.yarrawarrapreschool.org/

13.01.2022 We want to assure our private tour guests this Saturday of precautions were taking to assure your safety in the current environment. Tours will include hygiene stations for hand sanitisation Proactive practicing of social distancing. We will be collecting telephone numbers for contact tracing purposes... We ask that you not attend if you or anyone in your close contacts is unwell with cold or flu like symptoms, if you have been in close contact with anyone diagnosed with COVID-19 or if you or any close contact has recently returned from overseas. NOTE: A face to face tour is NOT a prerequisite for enrolment - just an opportunity to meet the educators and see the pre school spaces for yourself.

12.01.2022 Exciting new fishpond and garden area.

12.01.2022 Wow! What an amazing turn out for our Welcome Evening and AGM tonight. It was great to see so many new faces as well as those returning for 2020. The Yarra Warra families once again showed what a wonderful community they are by filling ALL Committee of Management positions for 2020! Not only were the formal positions filled, but there was a lot of talk around the room about supporting the kinder in different ways. Thank you again to all those who made it tonight. If you did not attend, your Welcome Packs are available for pick up from the kinder foyer. See you all at orientation!

11.01.2022 KINDER IS CLOSED TOMORROW FRIDAY 31 JANUARY The Central district FDR level has just been updated for tomorrow from Very High to Severe. As per Yarra Warras Bushfire Policy the preschool will close and there will be no kindergarten sessions for tomorrow.... We understand that with the late notice this can be inconvenient for some families, however this policy is in place to keep the safety of our children and families our number 1 priority. If for any reason the forecast changes, the kinder will remained closed for tomorrow. We look forward to seeing you all next week. Stay cool!

11.01.2022 Extended care craft! Our fabulous Kim, got her hands on some pretty great unwanted treasures, now put to good use by busy little hands. Did you know we now offer extended after kindergarten care to meet the needs of the busy families in our community? Our extended care program offers additional hours of care, after kinder sessions. For more info see our website;... https://www.yarrawarrapreschool.org/extended-childcare See more

11.01.2022 Have you booked your child into Kinder for next year? First-round offers close on June 30th ~ in just over three weeks time! For a chance at a FIRST ROUND OFFER at Yarra Warra in 2022, register with the council, and place Yarra Warra as your first preference! ... What makes Yarra Warra such a magical place? * Our wonderful educators * Our fabulous 'kinder community' * Our unique Bush Kinder program * Our unique experiences (ambulance visits, chicken hatching) * Our extended care program run by 'educators'. Look at all our news through our Facebook page or Instagram. If you have any questions on the Yarra Warra Preschool programs, please feel free to contact our wonderful enrolment officer Jade on [email protected] or [email protected]

09.01.2022 Our extended care offering vital support for families during lockdown.

09.01.2022 Nominations for our 2020 Committee of Management is now open! Our kinder is a community run preschool and part of the business of the upcoming Annual General Meeting, is to elect the 2020 Committee of Management. This is a great opportunity to meet other families and you will find it a valuable and rewarding experience. If you have a skill that lends itself to a particular position or if you are just interested in making our kinder even better, please consider nominating you...rself. Please read through the Duties and Responsibilities of the Committee of Management to see if a particular position suits you. Past committee members are always willing to guide you in your new role. As a bonus, core committee members will have their Maintenance Levy fully refunded in Term 4 to recognise their commitment for the year. Click below to nominate yourself to be a part of Yarra Warras 2020 Committee of Management. https://forms.gle/EVhVx19ADnzpMYyf6

09.01.2022 We just love when past families pop in for a visit. Thank you @s.s.healthfitness for creating such a heartwarming moment this morning and recognising one of our own during @monash_education s #thankyourteacher campaign. #yarrawarra #bushkinder #magical Reposted from @s.s.healthfitness (@get_regrann) - World Teacher Day in Australia who is a teacher that has inspired or influenced your life?? For our boys it was where it all started at the beautiful @yarrawarra presch...ool with the amazing Connie. They still talk about Connie and how they want to go back so we dropped in for a visit this morning to #thankyourteacher It was a great way to start the boys education and they were so lucky to have had the beautiful team and environment at @yarrawarra I dont think its one they will ever forget. Go and thank your favourite teacher! @monash_education - #regrann See more

08.01.2022 Do you know someone who has a child who will be three years old next year? Are they ready for playing, learning, making friends and exploring nature? The 3-year-old kinder program at Yarra Warra will now be 10 hours a week (5 hours government-funded) and, for the first time, include BUSH KINDER? Apply before June 30 for your chance at a FIRST ROUND OFFER at Yarra Warra in 2022! ... What makes Yarra Warra so special? * Our wonderful educators * Our fabulous 'kinder community' * Our unique Bush Kinder program * Our unique experiences (ambulance visits, chicken hatching) * Our extended care program run by 'educators'. Watch our video to see why Yarra Warra is a magical place. You can also look at all our news through our Facebook page or Instagram. If you have any questions on the Yarra Warra Preschool programs, please feel free to contact our wonderful enrolment officer Jade on [email protected] or [email protected]

07.01.2022 What an amazing experience this week having an ambulance visit, which ties in with our current transport theme. We discussed with the children what might happen if an accident occurred; the importance of dialling 000, who to ask for and knowing their home address. The children were then introduced to the ambulance and its equipment. It was such a fabulous interaction that after the ambulance left, a group of children made an ambulance in the block corner, found some pretend medical supplies and continued their learning through dramatic play. Many thanks to our incredible mum Amanda for making this happen and giving up her time.

06.01.2022 Did you know that in 2022, three-year-old children will have access to five funded hours per week in a preschool program? Did you know that this means at Yarra Warra our 3 year old program will now be 10 hours a week and for the first time include BUSH KINDER? ~~Don't miss out on being part of this at Yarra Warra! ~~... 2022 enrolments are open for 3 and 4 year old programs. Apply before June 30 for your chance at a FIRST ROUND OFFER. Feel free to browse our website/ FaceBook page to get a feel for our programs, educators and community feel. If you have any questions on the Yarra Warra Preschool programs please feel free to contact our wonderful enrolment officer Jade on [email protected] or [email protected]

06.01.2022 Kinder car wash! A whole lot of joy with a bucket and hose. #yarrawarra #bushkinder #nillumbick #preschool #kindermagic #warrandyte

06.01.2022 Wominjeka fabulous Yarra Warra families! Its been a busy few weeks at Yarra Warra, how are your little people settling in?

06.01.2022 Our 20 days of at home play starts tomorrow! Everyday we will share an activity or two We would love you to join the fun and share what activities you are enj...oying at home by posting comments, photos or videos below. Each day we will giveaway a prize pack with goodies from our friends at Crayola and LEGO DUPLO yipppeee. We have loaded nine activities on our website to begin with and will continue to update as we go: https://www.playgroup.org.au/news/20-days-of-play-at-home/ #playeveryday See more

05.01.2022 We want to assure our private tour guests this Saturday of precautions we're taking to assure your safety in the current environment. Tours will include hygiene stations for hand sanitisation Proactive practicing of social distancing. We will be collecting telephone numbers for contact tracing purposes... We ask that you not attend if you or anyone in your close contacts is unwell with cold or flu like symptoms, if you have been in close contact with anyone diagnosed with COVID-19 or if you or any close contact has recently returned from overseas. NOTE: A face to face tour is NOT a prerequisite for enrolment - just an opportunity to meet the educators and see the pre school spaces for yourself.

04.01.2022 Take a look at the kids in action! A little glimpse of what makes Yarra Warra a magical place with our wonderful facilities and bush environment.

03.01.2022 Why Outdoor Play Is Essential for Healthy Development. Great article by Kathy Kinsner, on the Benefits of outdoor play. Offered in abundance at Yarra Warra! https://drive.google.com/open

03.01.2022 Tomorrow is our trivia night!! Please see instructions below or DM me if you’re lost. It would be great to have as many people as possible join in. Tables of less than 10 is fine.

01.01.2022 Hi all, There has been an accident on Warrandyte-Research Road. The road is closed below kinder and closed from the bridge. Take your time, the traffic will only get busier.