About Bentons Square
Bentons Square Preschool is a modern and vibrant preschool located alongside Bentons Square Community Centre in Mornington. Our busy and friendly centre provides a secure learning environment for 3-5-year-olds, which is enriched by our dedicated and caring staff.
There is much research to support the fact that in the early years play is the way in which children learn best and it is, therefore, the foundation of our programs here at Bentons Square. We work in partnership with families to nurture each child’s individuality, sense of worth, independence and resilience, assisting them in developing into enthusiastic, lifelong learners.
Our programs are developed by close observation of the children and are tailored to meet the needs and interests of the children as individuals and also as part of a group. The Early Years Learning Framework and Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework guide and inform our practice.
Two of our four year old groups have developed a connection with a local aged care residence. The children visit, chat and sing with the elders. The evidence around how beneficial this is for both young and old is a delight to watch.
Most importantly we want the children who join us at Bentons Square Preschool to gain a passion for life and learning AND TO HAVE FUN!
In 2021, Bentons Square Butterflies will be undertaking a Bush Kinder program. In 2018, the Butterflies designed, developed and maintained a Bush Tucker Garden. To find out more, click here. Bush Tucker Garden Project 2018
TOURS
Please have a look at our kinder via virtual tour
REGISTRATION
To enrol at a Community Kinders Plus kindergarten you must first register with the Mornington Peninsula Shire. This can be done online.
Mornington Peninsula Shire Registrations: On time registrations close: 18th July, 2021
http://www.mornpen.vic.gov.au/Community-Services/Children-Family/Kindergarten
Phone: 5950 1099
Mornington Peninsula Shire will then facilitate the offers of enrolment at each service. Once you have received an offer you will then be contacted by Community Kinders Plus.
CKP will contact you with your unique username and password which will allow access to the website to complete your child’s online enrolment form. Do not attempt to login unless you have these details. Attempts to enrol your child without these login details will be unsuccessful and you will have to fill out the form again once you received your SMS. For further support please contact Community Kinders Plus on 03 9783 3931.
FEES
As a not for profit organisation, Community Kinders Plus aims to keep fees as low as possible to ensure that families can afford the invaluable investment in their child’s early childhood education. To view our Fee Policy please click here. If you are experiencing financial hardship please contact our office to discuss further options.
2021 FEE SCHEDULE
| 3 Year Old | Hours | Deposit | Admin Levy Per Term |
Term 1 – 4 Cost Per Term |
Annual |
| 4 Hour Session | 4 | Yes | $0 | $70 | $280 |
| 5 Hour Session | 5 | Yes | $0 | $90 | $360 |
| 4 Year Old | Hours | Deposit | Admin Levy Per Term |
Term 1 – 4 Cost Per Term |
Annual |
| All CKP Kinders | 15 | No | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Concession Card Holders | 15 | No | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Session Timetables
Term Dates 2021
- Term 1: 28 January to 01 April
- Term 2: 19 April to 25 June
- Term 3: 12 July to 17 September
- Term 4: 04 October to 17 December
| Monday |
4 Year Old Grasshoppers 8:30 - 4.00 |
4 Year Old Butterflies 8:30 - 2:30 |
| Tuesday |
4 Year Old Bees 8:30 - 4:00 |
4 Year Old Butterflies 8:30 - 2:30 |
| Wednesday |
4 Year Old Grasshoppers 8:30 - 4:00 |
4 Year Old Butterflies 8:30 - 11:30 |
| Thursday |
4 Year Old Bees 8:30 - 4:00 |
3 Year Old Caterpillars 8:30 - 12:30 |
| Friday |
3 Year Old Ladybugs 8:30 - 12:30 |
Term Dates 2022 Term Dates
- Term 1: 31 January 2022 to 08 April 2022
- Term 2: 26 April 2022 to 24 June 2022
- Term 3: 11 July 2022 to 16 September 2022
- Term 4: 03 October 2022 to 20 December 2022
Staff
Meagan - Team Leader
Glenys - Teacher
Group: DragonfliesJess - Teacher
Group: BeesMelissa - Teacher
Group: ButterfliesHollie - Teacher
Group: GrasshoppersKelly - Educator
Group: GrasshoppersAnnie - Educator
Group: BeesMelinda - Educator/Activity Group Leader
Group: Butterflies & CaterpillarsSally - Educator
Group: GrasshoppersLeanne - Educator
Group: CaterpillarsSam - Educator
Group: DragonfliesChris - Educator
Group: DragonfliesLeigh - Teacher
Group: LadybugsGlenys - Educator
Group: LadybugsHelen - Educator
Uniforms
Order your kinder uniforms by going online and visiting this link. *Note each kinder has a range of uniform options including tee shirts, long sleeve tee shirts, hats, jumpers and polo’s. Prices include your kinder logo on each uniform as well as GST. Each of the uniforms come in a range of colours including royal, navy, green, pink & red. You can select any of these colours for your child. Payment is available on check out. You may choose direct debit or for credit card payments please select PAYPAL where you are able to pay by all major credit cards with no additional fee. **TRY ON SAMPLES FIRST ** We highly recommend that you arrange a sample for sizing prior to purchase. Each kindergarten has its own sample pack in addition to the CKP office at 20 Ebdale Street, Frankston. We may not be able to exchange for incorrect sizing so please arrange a sample where possible.
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