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Pre-Kindergarten

 

Our Pre-Kindy welcomes boys and girls the year before Kindergarten and provides a nurturing introduction to Kindergarten. Located at MLC’s Early Learning Centre in Claremont, Perth, the program combines play-based learning with experienced early childhood educators and access to the wider MLC campus.With two dedicated Pre-Kindergarten classrooms, qualified early childhood teachers, small class sizes and opportunities to participate in experiences across the MLC campus, children benefit from a connected early learning experience that supports their confidence, independence and development.

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Pre-Kindergarten At A Glance

MLC’s Pre-Kindergarten provides a play-based early learning experience for children the year before they commence Kindergarten at our Early Learning Centre in Claremont. The program combines small class sizes, qualified early childhood teachers and a range of experiences across the wider MLC campus to support confidence, independence, social development and preparation for Kindergarten.

• Age group: Children in the year before Kindergarten
• Location: MLC Early Learning Centre, Claremont, Perth WA
• Care: 7.00am–6.00pm, Monday to Friday*
• Staff-to-student ratio: 1:5 and 1:8 across the two classrooms
• Learning approach: Play-based, guided and child-centred
• Key focus: Early literacy, numeracy, social-emotional development and independence
• Pathway: A supported transition from Pre-Kindergarten to Kindergarten

To explore the wider early years pathway, visit our Early Learning Centre.

Smaller Class Sizes

With a degree qualified early childhood teacher in each of our two Pre-Kindergarten classrooms — Kep (‘water’ in Noongar) and Karla (‘fire’ in Noongar) — there is a mixed ratio of one to five and one to eight staff to students. 

Research shows that young children require dedicated attention, education and care. That is why at MLC, we ensure smaller class sizes across our entire Early Learning Centre, so our children gain individualised experiences, enhanced classroom participation and improved academic performance. 

Smaller class sizes help educators get to know each child’s interests, confidence and learning needs. This allows for meaningful relationships, individualised support and more opportunities for children to participate in daily learning experiences.

 

An Extension of the Early Learning Framework

Our Pre-Kindergarten program follows the Early Years Learning Framework (ELYF). Belonging, being and becoming are the underpinning values of the ELYF, which aligns with MLC’s overarching Vision, Mission and Values. 

Combining our early literacy and numeracy programs with sensory play that focuses on investigation and exploration, our three-year-olds are prepared for a lifetime of learning both in school and beyond.

The Early Years Learning Framework supports children’s sense of belonging, identity, wellbeing, learning and communication. Through guided and play-based learning, children develop early literacy and numeracy foundations, fine motor skills, social confidence and emotional readiness for Kindergarten.

 

Our location on the wider MLC campus in Perth, as part of the beautiful suburb of Claremont, allows our Pre-Kindergarten to provide opportunities for venturing over to the Junior School with timetabled Music lessons once a week. These lessons are facilitated by the incredible MLC Music Department and are the perfect segway into the Junior Years Music curriculum. Some of the other fantastic opportunities available at our Pre-Kindy in Perth are: 

• Mandarin lessons, which provide a great introduction to Junior Years Chinese if the children choose to continue at MLC
• MLC’s very own Bush and River School program, which takes them to the Swan River within walking distance of our campus
• Nap time and relaxation
• Regular trips to the Junior Years Library and other parts of the wider MLC campus
• Incursions like Mini Beasts (bugs and insects) and Under the Ocean (sea life) to ignite their curiosity
• An intergenerational program with St Louis Retirement Village, which promotes meaningful connections and understanding across generations 

These experiences help children build curiosity, communication, confidence and a connection to the world around them.

 

Important Information for Parents

MLC’s Pre-Kindergarten combines early learning with practical care for families, with extended weekday hours, meals provided on campus and regular communication with parents. Similar to our Toddler Room, Pre-Kindergarten children: 

• Are welcome into the centre from 7.00am to 6.00pm* Monday to Friday
• Must enrol for two or more days
• Have lunch and morning/afternoon tea provided by our on-campus chef
• Parents receive regular shared experiences through the OWNA Childcare App 

Now Taking Expressions of Interest

We would love to welcome you and your family to our ELC — a nurturing, play-based environment where curiosity is encouraged, individuality is celebrated and foundations for lifelong learning are laid. Whether you are just starting to explore your options or are ready to take the next step, we are here to help. Fill out the form below to express your interest and we will be in touch to answer your questions, share more about our programs or arrange a personalised tour.

Immunisation Requirements

Western Australia has immunisation laws that help to better protect our children and the wider community from vaccine-preventable diseases. In line with the WA Government regulations, when you enrol your child in our Early Learning Centre or Kindergarten, you will need to provide your child’s current Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement, which shows your child is up-to-date with all the scheduled immunisations (according to the National Immunisation Program) for their age. This Statement must be no more than two months old. Without an up-to-date immunisation status or an exemption, children cannot be enrolled in our Early Learning Centre or Kindergarten. If you would like to know more about the immunisation requirements, obtaining an AIR Immunisation History Statement or how to access immunisation services go to HealthyWA.

I understand, as per WA's Health Department regulations, that my child needs to be fully immunised to be enrolled at MLC Early Learning.

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Please note that this is an expression of interest only and does not guarantee enrolment in the ELC. The information on this form is collected to facilitate enrolment at the MLC ELC. The information will be used for this purpose and may be shared between departments on the MLC campus and the relevant agencies as is required by law. For more information, please call us on (08) 9383 0269. Your expression of interest will not be shared with any external parties.

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