We believe that children learn through active participation in play

Our service offers both 3 and 4 year old sessional kindergarten in our newly renovated kindergarten.

Winifred Nance Kindergarten Incorporated is a community based kindergarten, which highly values the support and involvement of our kindergarten families within the educational program. Our stimulating, large indoor/outdoor play area presents children with opportunities to learn by being actively involved. It provides opportunities for problem solving, creativity, experimentation, research and investigation.

Children are encouraged to:

  • Explore
  • Build friendships
  • Discover and inquire
  • Learn new skills and attitudes
  • Develop language and communication
  • Take considered risks

Our curriculum is based on the belief that children learn through active participation in play. Central to this foundation is family, culture, and community. All of these elements of a child’s early life provide experience, and contribute to the child’s sense of belonging.

Our philosophy and educational program draws on current best practice, educational perspectives, theories, research and evidence.

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2026
AGE GROUP MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
Combined Wombats 8:30-1:30 8:30-1:30 8:30-1:30
Combined Kookaburras 8:15-3:45 8:15-3:45
Pre-Prep* Koalas 8:30-1:30 8:15-3:45 8: 15-3:45
Pre-Prep* Possums 8:15-3:45 8:30-1:30 8: 15-3:45
Pre-Prep* Bilby 8:30-1:30 8:15-1:15 8:30-1:30 8:30-1:30
Pre-Prep* Lizards 8:30-1:30 8:30-1:30 8:15-1:15 8:30-1:30

*From 2026, across the state, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, children from a refugee or asylum seeker background, and children who have had contact with Child Protection services will be eligible to access additional funded hours of Kindergarten.

2027
AGE GROUP MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
Combined 3YO Wombats 8:30-1:30 8:30-1:30 8:30-1:30
Combined 3YO Koalas 8:30-1:30 8:30-1:30 8:30-1:30
Combined 3YO Kangaroos 8:30-1:30 8:30-1:30 8:30-1:30
Combined 3YO Emu 8:30-1:30 8:30-1:30 8:30-1:30
Combined 3YO Kookaburras 8:30-1:30 8:30-1:30 8:30-1:30
Pre-Prep-4* 4YO Wombats 8:30-3:00 8:30-3:00 8:30-3:00
Pre-Prep-4 4YO Kookaburras 8:30- 3:00 8:30-3:00 8:30-3:00
Pre-Prep-4 4YO Koalas 8:30-3:00 8:30-3:00 8:30 – 3:00
Pre-Prep-4 4YO Kangaroos 8:30-3:00 8:30 – 3:00 8:30 – 3:00
Pre-Prep-4 4YO Emu 8:30-3:00 8:30 – 3:00 8:30 – 3:00

From 2027 Colac Otway Shire will be added to the Best Start, Best Life Reform roll out schedule. This means that children attending Pre-Prep (formally 4-year-old kindergarten) in their year before school will be eligible for between 16 and 20 hours per week. For more information on the Best Start, Best Life reform visit: The Best Start, Best Life reforms | vic.gov.au

* Timetables are subject to change based on application/enrolment numbers, including days and times.Â