Chirnside Park Kindergarten Early Learning Centre
Address: 33 Kimberley Drive Chirnside Park 3116
Hours: 8:30AM – 4:30PM
Services: Sessional 3 & 4-Year-Old Kindergarten
Our Chirnside Park centre is a bright, welcoming space where children thrive with an abundance of natural light and space.
Conveniently located beside Cire Community Hub, our purpose-built centre offers unique benefits such as access to a maternal and child health nurse and intergenerational lunch programs with seniors, fostering connection and belonging.
2026 Session Times
| Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
| 3-Year-Old Kindergarten | 8:30am – 4pm | 8:30am – 4pm | ||
| 4-Year-Old Kindergarten | 8:30am – 4pm | 8:30am – 4pm |
What We Offer
3-Year-Old Sessional Kinder
Our 7.5-hour sessions offer a play-based learning curriculum designed to help children build friendships, explore their surroundings, and develop essential foundational skills.
4-Year-Old Sessional Kinder
With a focus on school readiness, our structured kindergarten sessions encourage social and foundational learning in a safe and enriching environment.
Bush Kinder
Children thrive in our structured Bush Kinder program, designed to connect with nature and enhance social and emotional development in all environments.
Welcoming Environments
Wherever they are, children deserve to feel accepted, wanted, and valued. Our environment is a safe space for your child to do what they do best – be themselves.
Qualified Educators
Our highly skilled early learning educators are dedicated to your child’s safety and development. We demonstrate professionalism and care in all that we do, from planning to delivery.
Community
Our community-based early learning centres are built upon engagement with each other, supporting your child’s growth and future within their community.
frequently asked questions
How can I enroll my child at Cire Early Learning?
To begin the process, you can complete an enquiry form on the Cire website or call our support team on 1300 835 235.
Are all kindergarten programs at Cire led by qualified teachers?
Every kindergarten program at Cire is led by a university-trained, Bachelor-qualified Early Childhood Teacher. This ensures that every child in a Cire Melbourne kindergarten program receives an education that aligns with the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF).
Do Cire programs include Bush Kinder?
Yes, Cire is well-known for its Bush Kinder program. This experience takes the Melbourne kindergarten curriculum outdoors, allowing children to learn in local bushland settings. They explore nature, build resilience and develop problem-solving skills in an open-ended, natural environment.
Which Cire locations offer kindergarten?
Cire provides high-quality Melbourne kindergarten options across several locations to support local families. You can access sessional programs at Chirnside Park and Pakenham (Hollins Children’s Centre), or integrated programs at our Croydon, Lilydale, Mt Evelyn and Yarra Junction centres.
Is kindergarten compulsory in Victoria?
No, kindergarten is not compulsory. However, it is strongly recommended because it helps children develop the social, emotional and cognitive skills needed for school. Most families find that attending two years of a quality Melbourne kindergarten program creates a much smoother transition to primary school.
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