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Kindy Patch Clarinda

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Opening Hours

Capacity

45 children

Service Approval Date

01 January 2012

Primary Service Type

Long Day Care

Registered with ACECQA

Services Offered

Long Day Care
0 To 12 Months
13 To 24 Months
25 To 36 Months
More Than 36 Months
Pre-School / Kindergarten
More Than 36 Months
Vacation Care
School Age
About The Centre
About Kindy Patch Clarinda Long Daycare and Kindergarten Welcome to Kindy Patch Clarinda. We're ideally located for families in Clarinda, Clayton, Clayton South, Oakleigh South, Bentleigh East and Huntingdale. Read More

Centre Features & Inclusions

Parent Services
Approved for CCS
Car Parking
Daily Activity Updates
Parent App
Pram Parking
Weekly Updates
Fees & Discounts
Flexible Sessions
Vic Free Kinder $2,000 Fee Offset
Educators & Staff
Tertiary Qualified Staff
Centre Facilities & Services
Air Conditioned
Allergy Aware
Environmentally Friendly
Heated
Insect Repellent Provided
Nappies Provided
SunSafe aware
Sunscreen Provided
Activities & Equipment
Indoor Play Area
Outdoor Play Area
Sandpit
Shaded Outdoor Area
Food & Nutrition
Some Meals Provided
Learning Activities
Approved Preschool Program
Education & Development Programs
Excursions
Incursions
Sport Program

Educator & Staff Profiles

Ratings

9.7

KindiCare Rating

The KindiCare Rating for this service of 9.7 is higher than the average KindiCare Rating for the area of 8.4

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NQS Rating

This service goes beyond the requirements of the National Quality Standard in at least four of the seven quality areas, with at least two of these being quality areas 1, 5, 6, or 7.

Additional Centre Information

Pavi De Alwis

Clarinda Childcare Centre Manager - Kind Patch Clarinda

I started working in early learning in 2012. Throughout my journey with G8 education, I have taken a few centre manager roles in various G8 centres. From June 2021, I have been appointed as a centre manager at Kindy Patch Clarinda.

I have been in early childhood education for almost 10 years. During my career, I have worked in newly start-up centres and established large centres in various capacities. My early childhood career started as a lead educator, assistant centre manager, and centre manager roles in other G8 centres in Victoria. I am pleased to become a leader of my team in Kindy Patch Clarinda and look forward to meeting new families. I am currently undertaking a Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood at Swinburne University.

After serving many years in the early childhood industry,, I have gained lots of experience and knowledge about children’s development. I am dedicated to supporting every child’s growth in a safe and supportive environment. I do this by allowing children to make their own choices whilst guiding positive behaviour and respecting their individuality. For me working in the early childhood industry is a rewarding job. I love the opportunity to teach future leaders of our world, showing them their worth, potential, and the ability to form their own opinions. I love to witness this special moment of every individual child’s achievement and celebrating these events with our families and communities.

Understanding children’s individuality and respecting their culture is important for me. Informed by this, I strive to implement an inclusive curriculum for all the children in our care. Our program consists of play-based learning. It is inclusive, promotes competence and the child’s sense of agency. Our environment works as a ‘third teacher’, allowing the children to freely explore and learn.

I love Regio Amelia’s approach to helping children on their learning and life journey, which values that children are competent and capable citizens who are full of wonder and have the curiosity to learn. I will connect this approach with our play-based learning giving the children more opportunities to investigate and experiment with a wide range of resources and materials to develop concepts and skills that are important for their 21st-century learning.

I believe children who attend early childhood education have greater benefits such as social, emotional and physical development alongside building a foundation for lifelong learning and wellbeing. They perform better in primary schools with numeracy and literacy levels and settle into a school environment with a positive attitude. We understand how important this milestone is for the children and the parents when transitioning children to primary school.

The Kindy Patch Clarinda team is passionate about the quality of our service. We uplift and celebrate each other and are proud of the community we have created. We exceed in everything we do and consistently ensure high standards in all aspects of our service. Our team is made of up long-serving, multicultural team members who reflect our local community. During the year, we look forward to celebrating our diversity through events, languages and stories. Many team members have been with the service for more than nine years. All our team members have completed the child protection training and have extensive knowledge and experience in maintaining a child-safe environment for every child in our care.

I do meet and greet in the mornings and welcome all the families and children. I am always available to support and answer any inquires and questions that parents have. I respect every family and their culture, giving me the opportunities to connect with every family in our care. I value all the families’ cultures, festivals and events and work together with my team to celebrate them together. During children’s birthdays, we welcome the parents to join with children in their classroom to celebrate. Parents will visit for a short time to sing happy birthday and share the cake with the children. We share our news, articles and special calendar of events with the parents so that families could contribute to those events. We love getting connected with our community! Our team at Kindy Patch Clarinda are so excited to get to know you and cannot wait to support your families to start the journey with us.

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Parent Reviews

4.8/ 5
5 Stars (50)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (2)
Mary
Google ReviewSeptember 25, 2024
Our experience with Kindy Patch has been great. All the staff are so friendly and care for kids as their own family. Pavi, center manager goes above and beyond to address any concerns. My son loves the gumnut room educators and has learnt so many skills in recent days. Thank you all for providing such good care to our little ones.
Google ReviewSeptember 12, 2024
We really love this center, all the educators here are warm and nice. My daughter told me that this is the best center that she has ever attended. She keeps remind me that do not pick her up before 6pm. She really love here. My little one will come to this center next week, I'm sure she will also have a great time here.
I would highly recommend Kindy Patch Clarinda Kindergarten Centre to any parent looking for a nurturing and supportive environment for their child's early education. When we first enrolled our daughter in the centre, we had some initial concerns about how she would adjust to the new environment. However, the staff at Kindy Patch Clarinda were incredibly welcoming and supportive. They took the time to get to know our daughter and ensured that she felt comfortable and safe in her new surroundings. In particular, I would like to acknowledge the efforts of Kim, Andrea, Chhuong, and the centre manager Pavi. They have all gone above and beyond to make sure that our daughter's experience at the centre has been positive and enriching. Their dedication and commitment to the children in their care is truly admirable, and we feel blessed to have such caring and compassionate educators guiding our daughter's early years. Overall, we have been extremely satisfied with our experience at Kindy Patch Clarinda Kindergarten Centre. The facilities are excellent, the curriculum is engaging and age-appropriate, and the staff are exceptional. We would not hesitate to recommend this centre to any parent looking for a high-quality early learning environment for their child.
Google ReviewApril 16, 2024
My experience with Kindy Patch Clarinda has been nothing short of exceptional, and I am beyond grateful for the wonderful care and education they provide to my child. From the moment we enrolled, it was evident this centre is truly special. The staff at Kindy Patch Clarinda are dedicated, nurturing and passionate about what they do. They create a supportive and stimulating environment where children can learn, grow and thrive. My child always comes home happy and excited to share stories about their day, which is a testament to the positive atmosphere cultivated by staff. I must extend a special thank you to the Centre Manager, Pavi. Pavi’s leadership is evident in every aspect of the centre’s operation. She leads with compassion, professionalism and a genuine love for the children in her care. She goes above and beyond to ensure that both children and parents feel supported and valued. The educational programs at Kindy Patch Clarinda are top-notch. I’ve been impressed by the diverse range of activities and experiences offered to the children, all designed to promote learning and development in a fun and engaging way. It’s clear that the staff take great care in tailoring the curriculum to meet the individual needs and interests of each child. Safety is also a priority at Kindy Patch Clarinda, and I appreciate the thorough measures in place to keep the children safe and secure at all times. The Chef at Kindy Patch Clarinda also plays a vital role. Her delicious and nutritious meals are a highlight of the day for children, and I am grateful for the care and attention she puts into every dish. It’s evident that she takes great pride in her work and her passion for providing healthy and tasty meals shines through. I highly recommend Kindy Patch Clarinda to parents who are looking for a child care and kindergarten for their children. It’s more than just a childcare centre, it’s a community where children are loved, nurtured and encouraged to reach their full potential. Thank you to Pavi and the entire team for your dedication and commitment to providing exceptional care and education. Best Regards Robin Antao
Excellent services Very happy with
Google ReviewOctober 24, 2023
This childcare is very clean with great staff and very welcoming. It’s great to see the staff really make an effort to engage the kids and look after them with so much heart and caring mindset. The management is really committed to providing a fun and loving environment and as parents we can receive lovely photos taken for our little daughter every day which is absolutely wonderful. We can see her growth and learning every day from those photos and she is getting excited about going to the child care now. We are very thankful to Pavi and her team especially Thao, Nhung and Thi from the Gumnut room. I highly recommend the other parents to send their little ones to Kindy Patch Clarinda!
This Centre and the staffs are simply amazing!!! The care and dedication they are giving for the child's development and well being is truly unmatched. My son is definitely enjoying his time at this day care and refuses to go back home. Thanks to the Centre Manager Pavi and her team for doing an excellent job. We feel soo warm and welcomed here.
Google ReviewJuly 26, 2023
My 2.5 year old son loves it here. The staff-from the educators to the centre manager are simply amazing. The attentiveness and affection provided by the educators that makes the centre feels like home. This is the centre that follows the child's lead and pace & takes the pressure off children- making it a place that's enjoyable for my son. Can't thank Pavi, Bernie, Anu, Thi & the whole team enough.
Google ReviewNovember 01, 2022
Google ReviewFebruary 27, 2022
Kindy Patch is a very cozy and warm childcare. After lots of tours we decide kindy patch is the childcare we want. And time has proved our choice.My son loves his time in childcare. All staff members here are friendly, caring and understanding.

Location

712.16 km

1222 Centre Road, Clarinda, VIC 3169

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