Facilities
Tarralla Kindergarten is set amongst the leafy trees and lovely surroundings of Gracedale Park in Ringwood East, Victoria. The Kindergarten was originally built in 1975, with a second room expansion added in 2012.
During 2020 we applied for a building blocks grant and were successful! In 2022 we added on a third room, which has helped us to expand our programs for our 3 year old groups in line with the government roll out for 3 year old funding.
We are situated in the Gracedale Park precinct and regularly visit the oval for activities such as footy day, exploring the puddles which form there after the rain and many other activities. We also regularly enjoy nature activities along the bike path at the back of the kindergarten, including planting experiences with Maroondah City Council. The Four Year Old groups enjoy a fun ball skills program with the tennis coach at Gracedale Park Tennis club, which the children love. We also enjoy regular walks exploring the local
community.
The park adjacent to the kindergarten is where families meet after session where children play and parents chat, establishing friendships with other Tarralla families and a strong Tarralla community. Friendships developed in kindergarten often last a life time.
Indoor Rooms….
Tarralla Kindergarten’s indoor area features three fully equipped rooms to meet the needs of our 3yo and 4yo groups.
All three of our rooms have large carpeted areas for teachers and children to share stories, play games, do jigsaws and celebrate milestones together.
Each room also has a home corner, that rotates depending on the interests of the children at the time – home, restaurant, school, shop – the rooms are updated to match the interests and discussion topics of the groups.
Our painting easels, pasting tables and playdough are always favourites with the children.
The bright open spaces in the rooms provide lots of natural light which allows for a perfect learning environment.
Once you move through the entrance area, there is a colourful foyer and locker area, which lead into the spacious rooms. Our rooms may change throughout the year in the way they are set up, depending on the program and interest area of the children at the time. We provide children with opportunities to explore their learning environment with open-ended play as well as structured play spaces.
There are also well-equipped craft corners, with plenty of materials, textures and colours for children to let their imaginations run free.
The children’s toilets allow easy access and also have warm water for hand washing.
Outdoor Area….
Our outdoor learning space was upgraded in 2010, extended in 2016 and upgraded again in 2017.
In 2023, a major redevelopment of the outdoor learning space occurred and now incorporates more of a natural learning environment, as well as more open-ended play spaces for children to explore their own play ideas.
Tarralla Kindergarten’s outdoor play area has so many features and stimulation for children with all kinds of interests.
There is tan barked zone for swings and climbing frames to develop confidence and motor skills in a safe environment.
The kindergarten also features a bike path down the centre with a loop, for children to ride the trikes round the play area. The real, working traffic light is a highlight for many children – queuing up waiting for the light to turn green.
The play area includes a grassed area for free play and ball sports, or for sitting on and enjoying lunch outside under the shade of the gum trees.
Tarralla Kindergarten has a large covered sandpit, complete with its own water tank to supply water for sandy creations and sand play.
One of the most popular features of Tarralla’s outdoor learning space is the silver water pump that takes water from the water tank and provides children with water for water play and for filling the creek bed.
The creek-bed also features a mini wooden bridge to cross over the creek.
A child’s imagination can be transformed into reality in this great outdoor space.
2025 Session Times
2025 Term Dates
Term 1: 29th January - 4th April
Term 2: 22nd April – 4th July
Term 3: 21st July – 19th September
Term 4: 6th October – 19th December
Policy Definitions
Education and Program Practice Policies
Children's Health and Safety Policies
QA2 Acceptance and Refusal of Authorisations
QA2 Administration of First Aid
QA2 Administration of Medication Policy
QA2 Child Safe Environment Policy
QA2 Dealing with Infectious Diseases Policy
QA2 Dealing with Medical Conditions Policy
QA2 Delivery and Collection of Children Policy
QA2 Emergency and Evacuation Policy
QA2 Tarralla Kindergarten Emergency Management Plan 2024
QA2 Excursions and Service Events Policy
QA2 Family Violence Support Policy
QA2 Incident Injury Trauma and Illness Policy
QA2 Nutrition Oral Health and Active Play
QA2 Relaxation and Sleep Policy
QA2 Road Safety Education and Safe Transport Policy
QA2 Supervision of Children Policy
Physical Environment Policies
Staffing Arrangement Policies
Relationships with Children Policies
Collaborative Partnerships with Families and Communities Policies
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We are a tight-knit learning community with a dedicated team of teachers, wonderful parents and beautiful children. Take our Online Video Tour to start learning more about us or Book a Kinder Tour and so you can come and meet us personally!
Tarralla Kindergarten acknowledges the support of the Victorian Government.
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