Brentwood is a welcoming community where the whole family is encouraged to become part of the Brentwood Park experience. Environmentally focused, located on the edge of the beautiful Brentwood Park. We aim to enhance independence and promote healthy eager attitudes.
Overview
Brentwood Park Kindergarten is an early educational center where families and kinder work together.
Overview
Brentwood is a welcoming community where the whole family is encouraged to become part of the Brentwood Park experience. Environmentally focused, located on the edge of the beautiful Brentwood Park. We aim to enhance independence and promote healthy eager attitudes.
Every child is unique individual and Brentwood Park Kindergarten plans to help your child develop to his or her full potential. We provide a stimulating program in a welcoming environment to give your child opportunity to develop independence and confidence away from home.
Creativity is prime importance here so children are provided with many activities that will promote curiosity and allow them to explore outcomes within a secure and happy environment.
Brentwood Park Kindergarten is an early educational center where families and kinder work together.
Fun
A fun place to learn & build relationships.
Why Brentwood Kindergarten?
Caring
Experienced
Experienced and supportive staff and community.
Bushland
Bushland to explore
A warm and caring approach and environment
Indoor Play
Fun Indoor toys and creative pieces to enjoy.
Outdoor Play
A wide range of outdoor activities.
Adventure
Planned Excursions and incursions for each age group.
Visitors
Visitors and special days.
Quality Kindergarten education with individual learning programs.
At Brentwood Park Kinder we care for and respect the natural environment and work towards sustainability. Ensuring Brentwood Park Kindergarten's environment promotes each child’s wellbeing and develops their competence, confidence and independence. Accommodating for children’s changing interests, needs and abilities, within indoor and outdoor environments.
Our spacious natural playground is an invitation to further develop learning opportunities. Planning for outdoor play is equally as important as our indoor environment. While there are many opportunities for physical play, there are also areas for children to follow their own interests with enthusiasm and curiosity. These include our dinosaur and enchanted garden areas, quieter places for reading and sensory experiences, digging, gardening, swings and sandpit area.
About The Centre & Team
Centre Values
And Practices
Support
A supportive environment for all children to explore their education and develop new skills with others.
Growth
Each child’s current knowledge, ideas, culture, abilities and interests are the foundation of learning.
Participation
Children are capable, competent, co-contributors and active participants in their own learning.
Continuity of Learning
Given the opportunity to practise new skills in a safe environment that are essential for long term education.
Self-esteem
Leading by example the educators teach the importance of positive thoughts and affirmations.
Respect
We encourage respectful behaviour towards themselves, others and their environment.
Rights
All children are treated equally and respected all the same. We encourage children to take responsibility for their own behaviour and develop independant decision making.
Opportunity
Providing equal opportunities and an inclusive approach to explore new skills, cultures and abilities.
Centre Philosopy
Our centre philosophy sets out the values and practices we believe will best achieve these commitments.
Our Educators
Meet the Team
Kay
Operations Manager
Kay has worked in early childhood for over 20 years. Her focus is building relationships with children and their families. Kay is the Educational Leader and Operational Manager supporting the educators and the Committee of Management with governance.
Aimee
Butterfly and Toddler Group Teacher
Aimee joined the Brentwood Park Kindergarten team in 2021. She has been working in education for over 10 years, teaching in a variety of Kindergarten and Primary settings during this time. Aimee believes strongly in the power of play as the most important ‘work’ children can engage in. She prides herself on being an organised, flexible and caring educator, who enjoys getting down on the floor to engage with the children. Aimee feels she has found a wonderful community kinder where play is valued and every child’s needs and interests are integrated into the teaching program.
Renee is an accomplished educator with over 20 years experience working in the Early Learning and Child Care sector. She joined Brentwood Park Kindergarten in 2015, bringing with this her warmth, happiness and energy. Renee has a passion for art and creativity – inspiring children to explore their capabilities and their environment through artistic expression. She is a respected and valued member of Brentwood, showing empathy to the individual needs and experiences of each child at the kindergarten. Renee ensures the safety, well being and happiness of each child and develops respectful relationships with the children she works with. She appreciates the warm and nurturing environment that Brentwood provides, which she knows from experience, is essential to the development of children.
Rebekah
Possum Group Teacher
Rebekah joined the team in 2023. She is a qualified Early Childhood and Primary Teacher. Rebekah has gained experience in Independent Early Learning Centres, Long Day Care and Primary School. In 2022, she taught in an International School in Indonesia. Rebekah’s passion for teaching stems from a desire to be involved in children’s learning and witnessing their growth and development. She strives to create a warm and inclusive environment where each child feels valued, supported and encouraged to reach their full potential.
Carly
Butterfly Group Educator
Kate
Possum Group Educator
Kate is a Diploma qualified educator with over 20 years experience working in various areas of Early Childhood Education. She joined Brentwood Park in 2016 and has since been working in the 4 year old program. Kate is a friendly, kind and dedicated educator, who is passionate about creating fun and engaging play-based learning environments for children. She loves seeing the interest in children as they explore new spaces that invite curiosity and exploration. Kate develops meaningful relationships with both children and families, which is of great value. She also prides herself in supporting and nurturing the diverse interests, strengths and abilities that children show.
Kiandra
Koala Group Educator
Lena
Possum and Ladybird Group Educator
Lena joined the team of educators at Brentwood Park Kindergarten in 2021. With over 10 years’ experience in the early childhood sector in many varied roles, including culinary skills (you can make a cupcake out of anything!). Lena loves nothing more than to see all children happy, engaged and thriving. Creating and extending on child driven play-based learning spaces and activities, this is very rewarding and a passion of hers. Lena recognises the importance of children feeling safe, secure and heard in a fun nurturing environment. Supporting children’s physical, personal, social, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing ensures all children can learn, develop and grow. Reciprocal relationships between children, families and communities develop a sense of belonging and encourage an understanding of how, where, and why. Lena understands that children learn in their own way and embraces individual learning styles, so they can all reach their full potential.
Renee
Ladybird Group Educator
Carly is a Diploma qualified educator who started her profession working as a team leader in childcare centres. She has a passion for the 3-5 age group and loves to set up activities in an inviting manner and provide new experiences to the children. Carly enjoys the quiet and natural environment of the kindergarten, as it assists greatly with providing real adventure. She understands that children learn the most in their first five years of life, and her passion is to help shape the future of small children. Carly prides herself on being a positive role model to the children and appreciates that she is helping to lay the foundations for their future learning and how they see themselves and the world. She loves singing songs, reading stories and encouraging the children to express themselves, with her special homemade puppets and props. She also loves inventing special quests and treasure hunts for the children to encourage their imagination, creativity and play based learning.
Kiandra started working at Brentwood Park Kindergarten in 2017 after years of experience in other centres. She is an energetic, happy and compassionate person, showing initiative in her role as an educator. Children and families enjoy Kiandra’s passion for engaging children and her love of creating new and exciting opportunities for learning to occur. Working with children to develop both social and emotional skills brings Kiandra much joy and satisfaction and she enjoys facilitating planned activities and the wonderful opportunities that kinder provides. Having worked with both the 3 and 4 year old groups, Kiandra has developed a broad skill set and knowledge base and has seen her grow as an educator and develop strong connections with all members of Brentwood Park Kindergarten.
Courtney
Koala Group Teacher
Hi my name is Courtney. I have been in the education industry since 2015, and have been running rooms for the past four years. In November 2021, I finished my Bachelor of Early Childhood Education through Deakin University. Previously, I completed my Certificate III in Early Childhood and my Diploma of Early Childhood. As parents are a child's first teachers, I strive to make strong relationships with the children and their families to foster an education partnership, as we go through their child’s learning together.
I enjoy creating learning opportunities for the children based on their interests and goals.
I also love enquiry learning projects and floor books where the children can view their learning. I am very excited to be a part of the Brentwood team.
Elma
Ladybird Group Teacher
Hi Brentwood Park families,
My name is Elma. I am delighted to join the beautiful BPK community this year as the Ladybugs teacher. I've had the pleasure of meeting many families these past few days, and I want to thank you for making me feel welcome.
A little bit about myself: I come from Mexico, a happy, colourful country far, far away. And I love sharing my culture with everyone, so feel free to come and say "Hola". I live with my husband, three young-adult children and a cheeky little black pug named Mocha. When I am not at work, I love spending every bit of my time with them. We love exploring beautiful Melbourne, sharing a meal, watching Marvel movies or playing video games (I always lose, though. I just can't beat generation Zs at their game).
I'm looking forward to a wonderful time with your children, sharing many good moments and learning together!
Our Environment
Indoor & Outdoor
At Brentwood Park Kinder we care for and respect the natural environment and work towards sustainability. Ensuring Brentwood Park Kindergarten's environment promotes each child’s wellbeing and develops their competence, confidence and independence. Accommodating for children’s changing interests, needs and abilities, within indoor and outdoor environments.
Our spacious natural playground is an invitation to further develop learning opportunities. Planning for outdoor play is equally as important as our indoor environment. While there are many opportunities for physical play, there are also areas for children to follow their own interests with enthusiasm and curiosity. These include our dinosaur and enchanted garden areas, quieter places for reading and sensory experiences, digging, gardening, swings and sandpit area.
Building Resilience & Playing Together
Within our program, children are encouraged to engage in small and whole group experiences.
These experiences will support the children in acquiring ongoing life skills, including sharing, taking turns, responding to ideas from others, respecting others ideas and sharing of ideas.
An ongoing component of our program includes building resilience and expressing our emotions. Caring and trusting relationships are established through encouraging, modelling and being supportive of each child’s individual needs. Using visuals, including ‘Have you filled Your Bucket Today?’ ‘Good Deed’s Tree’ and ‘How are you Feeling ‘pegboard, support and enhance positive self-esteem and showing empathy towards others.
Child Safe Environment
Healthy Habbits
We are committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children, where children are safe, feel safe and their voices have been heard about decisions affecting their lives.
Sun Smart
Safety is the most important word to keep in mind when looking after children. We educate and assist the children on how to practice proper hygiene, sanitation, and safety habits
We aim to provide a healthy and safe environment for all children and staff. Guidelines have been put in place to ensure children and other participates working with Brentwood Park Kindergarten are well protected from overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun.
Nature Walks
As we adjoin onto our wonderful Brentwood Park, there are opportunities for us to go on nature walks, visit our local neighbourhood and planning specific experiences out in the Park… including sports day, picnics and going on Scavenger hunts.
Indigenous Culture
Learning more about indigenous culture is embedded in our program. This includes creating our Rainbow Serpent, caring and respecting the land and Acknowledgement to Country.
A favourite visitor to our centre is Music. Ann implements a ‘music awareness program ‘time with our 4-year-old groups on a fortnightly basis, during terms 2 and 3. She introduces the children to music concepts, her woodwind and percussion instruments. The children also have a turn at creating a sound on her trumpet or trombone.
Family Involvement
Building relationships with our families are very important to us. We value and appreciate our families engagement and participation in our program. This involvement may include supporting us during kinder sessions, sharing experiences with the children, being involved on our parent run committee and sharing family occasions.
Incursion Program
Incursions and providing first hand experiences complement our program. These experiences may vary each year. Incursions encourage children to extend on interests and acquire new information. Some of our excursion/incursions have included Chesterfield Farm, Dreamer Puppets, Wildlife exposure, Drummer Jo, Responsible Pet Program, Road Safety Awareness.
Acknowledgement of Country
We would like to acknowledge the Wurundjeri People, the traditional owners of this land where our kinder sits and where we gather to learn and play. We pay our respects to the Elders who have raised children, taught them about the world and given them the gift of culture and language.
Centre Values & Practices
Support
Growth
That each child’s current knowledge, ideas, culture, abilities and interests are the foundation of learning.
Participation
Children are capable, competent, co-contributors and active participants in their own learning.
Continuity of Learning
Every child is unique in their creativity, interests and have the opportunity to practise skills that are essential for long term education.
Positivity & Self Esteeem
The need for children to receive positive messages about themselves.
Respect & Value
Encourage children to respect themselves, others and their environment. All children's differences will be respected and valued.
Dignity & Rights
Each child is respected at all times
. We encourage children to take responsibilities for their own behaviour and develop independence
Opportunity
Entitling children to equal opportunities and an inclusive approach to explore all cultures and abilities.
A supportive and established environment for all children to be guided and explore their education and skills with others.
Educators & Teachers
Kay has worked in early childhood for over 20 years. Her focus is building relationships with children and their families. Kay is the Educational Leader and Operational Manager supporting the educators and the Committee of Management with governance.
Kay
Operations Manager
Kiandra started working at Brentwood Park Kindergarten in 2017 after years of experience in other centres. She is an energetic, happy and compassionate person, showing initiative in her role as an educator. Children and families enjoy Kiandra’s passion for engaging children and her love of creating new and exciting opportunities for learning to occur. Working with children to develop both social and emotional skills brings Kiandra much joy and satisfaction and she enjoys facilitating planned activities and the wonderful opportunities that kinder provides. Having worked with both the 3 and 4 year old groups, Kiandra has developed a broad skill set and knowledge base and has seen her grow as an educator and develop strong connections with all members of Brentwood Park Kindergarten.
Kiandra
Koala Group Educator
Renee is an accomplished educator with over 20 years experience working in the Early Learning and Child Care sector. She joined Brentwood Park Kindergarten in 2015, bringing with this her warmth, happiness and energy. Renee has a passion for art and creativity – inspiring children to explore their capabilities and their environment through artistic expression. She is a respected and valued member of Brentwood, showing empathy to the individual needs and experiences of each child at the kindergarten. Renee ensures the safety, well being and happiness of each child and develops respectful relationships with the children she works with. She appreciates the warm and nurturing environment that Brentwood provides, which she knows from experience, is essential to the development of children.
Renee
Ladybird Group Educator
Kate is a Diploma qualified educator with over 20 years experience working in various areas of Early Childhood Education. She joined Brentwood Park in 2016 and has since been working in the 4 year old program. Kate is a friendly, kind and dedicated educator, who is passionate about creating fun and engaging play-based learning environments for children. She loves seeing the interest in children as they explore new spaces that invite curiosity and exploration. Kate develops meaningful relationships with both children and families, which is of great value. She also prides herself in supporting and nurturing the diverse interests, strengths and abilities that children show.
Kate
Possum Group Educator
Lena joined the team of educators at Brentwood Park Kindergarten in 2021. With over 10 years’ experience in the early childhood sector in many varied roles, including culinary skills (you can make a cupcake out of anything!). Lena loves nothing more than to see all children happy, engaged and thriving. Creating and extending on child driven play-based learning spaces and activities, this is very rewarding and a passion of hers. Lena recognises the importance of children feeling safe, secure and heard in a fun nurturing environment. Supporting children’s physical, personal, social, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing ensures all children can learn, develop and grow. Reciprocal relationships between children, families and communities develop a sense of belonging and encourage an understanding of how, where, and why. Lena understands that children learn in their own way and embraces individual learning styles, so they can all reach their full potential.
Lena
Possum and Ladybird Group Educator
Aimee joined the Brentwood Park Kindergarten team in 2021. She has been working in education for over 10 years, teaching in a variety of Kindergarten and Primary settings during this time. Aimee believes strongly in the power of play as the most important ‘work’ children can engage in. She prides herself on being an organised, flexible and caring educator, who enjoys getting down on the floor to engage with the children. Aimee feels she has found a wonderful community kinder where play is valued and every child’s needs and interests are integrated into the teaching program.
Aimee
Butterfly and Toddler Group Teacher
Rebekah joined the team in 2023. She is a qualified Early Childhood and Primary Teacher. Rebekah has gained experience in Independent Early Learning Centres, Long Day Care and Primary School. In 2022, she taught in an International School in Indonesia. Rebekah’s passion for teaching stems from a desire to be involved in children’s learning and witnessing their growth and development. She strives to create a warm and inclusive environment where each child feels valued, supported and encouraged to reach their full potential.
Rebekah
Possum Group Teacher
Carly
Butterfly Group Educator
Hi my name is Courtney. I have been in the education industry since 2015, and have been running rooms for the past four years. In November 2021, I finished my Bachelor of Early Childhood Education through Deakin University. Previously, I completed my Certificate III in Early Childhood and my Diploma of Early Childhood. As parents are a child's first teachers, I strive to make strong relationships with the children and their families to foster an education partnership, as we go through their child’s learning together. I enjoy creating learning opportunities for the children based on their interests and goals. I also love enquiry learning projects and floor books where the children can view their learning. I am very excited to be a part of the Brentwood team.
Courtney
Koala Group Teacher
Carly is a Diploma qualified educator who started her profession working as a
team leader in childcare centres. She has a passion for the 3-5 age group and loves to set up activities in an inviting manner and provide new experiences to the children. Carly enjoys the quiet and natural environment of the kindergarten, as it assists greatly with providing real adventure. She understands that children learn the most in their first five years of life, and her passion is to help shape the future of small children. Carly prides herself on being a positive role model to the children and appreciates that she is helping to lay the foundations for their future learning and how they see themselves and the world. She loves singing songs, reading stories and encouraging the children to express themselves, with her special homemade puppets and props. She also loves inventing special quests and treasure hunts for the children to encourage their imagination, creativity and play based learning.
Hi Brentwood Park families,
My name is Elma. I am delighted to join the beautiful BPK community this year as the Ladybugs teacher. I've had the pleasure of meeting many families these past few days, and I want to thank you for making me feel welcome. A little bit about myself: I come from Mexico, a happy, colourful country far, far away. And I love sharing my culture with everyone, so feel free to come and say "Hola". I live with my husband, three young-adult children and a cheeky little black pug named Mocha. When I am not at work, I love spending every bit of my time with them. We love exploring beautiful Melbourne, sharing a meal, watching Marvel movies or playing video games (I always lose, though. I just can't beat generation Zs at their game). I'm looking forward to a wonderful time with your children, sharing many good moments and learning together!
Elma
Ladybird Group Teacher
Meet The Team
Our Environment
At Brentwood Park Kinder we care for and respect the natural environment and work towards sustainability. Ensuring Brentwood Park Kindergarten's environment promotes each child’s wellbeing and develops their competence, confidence and independence. Accommodating for children’s changing interests, needs and abilities, within indoor and outdoor environments.
Our spacious natural playground is an invitation to further develop learning opportunities. Planning for outdoor play is equally as important as our indoor environment. While there are many opportunities for physical play, there are also areas for children to follow their own interests with enthusiasm and curiosity. These include our dinosaur and enchanted garden areas, quieter places for reading and sensory experiences, digging, gardening, swings and sandpit area.
Indoor & Outdoor
Building Resilience & Playing Together
Within our program, children are encouraged to engage in small and whole group experiences.
These experiences will support the children in acquiring ongoing life skills, including sharing, taking turns, responding to ideas from others, respecting others ideas and sharing of ideas.
An ongoing component of our program includes building resilience and expressing our emotions. Caring and trusting relationships are established through encouraging, modelling and being supportive of each child’s individual needs. Using visuals, including ‘Have you filled Your Bucket Today?’ ‘Good Deed’s Tree’ and ‘How are you Feeling ‘pegboard, support and enhance positive self-esteem and showing empathy towards others.
Incursion Program
Incursions and providing first hand experiences complement our program. These experiences may vary each year. Incursions encourage children to extend on interests and acquire new information. Some of our excursion/incursions have included Chesterfield Farm, Dreamer Puppets, Wildlife exposure, Drummer Jo, Responsible Pet Program, Road Safety Awareness.
Family Involvement
Building relationships with our families are very important to us. We value and appreciate our families engagement and participation in our program. This involvement may include supporting us during kinder sessions, sharing experiences with the children, being involved on our parent run committee and sharing family occasions.
Nature Walks
As we adjoin onto our wonderful Brentwood Park, there are opportunities for us to go on nature walks, visit our local neighbourhood and planning specific experiences out in the Park… including sports day, picnics and going on Scavenger hunts.
Indigenous Culture
Learning more about indigenous culture is embedded in our program. This includes creating our Rainbow Serpent, caring and respecting the land and Acknowledgement to Country.
A favourite visitor to our centre is Music. Ann implements a ‘music awareness program ‘time with our 4-year-old groups on a fortnightly basis, during terms 2 and 3. She introduces the children to music concepts, her woodwind and percussion instruments. The children also have a turn at creating a sound on her trumpet or trombone.
Acknowledgement of Country
We would like to acknowledge the Wurundjeri People, the traditional owners of this land where our kinder sits and where we gather to learn and play. We pay our respects to the Elders who have raised children, taught them about the world and given them the gift of culture and language.
Collaborative Partnerships With Families and Communities
Brentwood park kindergarten value collaborative partnerships and connecting with our community. We believe that it is through these relationships that we can work together to develop and maintain respectful relationships with families and communities, working towards a community in which children’s questions, families’ expectations and educator’s knowledge all have a respected place.
Leadership skills for our educators
We are committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children, where children are safe, feel safe and their voices have been heard about decisions affecting their lives.
Child Safe Environment
We have adopted a strong stance on safety for all children.
All children have the right to be protected from harm. We believe every child should have an opportunity to develop and grow in a safe, healthy, constructive and supportive environment.
Safety is the most important word to keep in mind when looking after children. We educate and assist the children on how to practice proper hygiene, sanitation, and safety habits
Healthy Habbits
We aim to provide a healthy and safe environment for all children and staff. Guidelines have been put in place to ensure children and other participates working with Brentwood Park Kindergarten are well protected from overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun.
Sun Smart
