Ocean Grove Preschool 114 The Avenue, Ocean Grove, Victoria 3226

Welcome to Ocean Grove Preschool, located at The Avenue, 114 in beautiful Australia! As an establishment and point of interest, our preschool is dedicated to providing a nurturing and educational environment for your child.

We believe in the power of nature and the outdoors to teach lifelong skills, and our preschool reflects this philosophy. Our space is a happy, active, and creative place where children can socially interact, be inclusive, and have fun. Our passionate teaching team encourages children to investigate, explore, and reflect in our natural outdoor play space. It's not uncommon for children to get muddy, wet, and sandy as they engage in the important business of play.

At Ocean Grove Preschool, we place a strong emphasis on learning about and caring for the environment. Your child will have the opportunity to participate in gardening activities, including growing and harvesting fruits and vegetables. They will also have the chance to care for our kinder chickens, fostering a sense of responsibility and understanding of animals.

Our nature play program is designed to help your child develop a wide range of skills, including social, emotional, physical, cognitive, language, and communication skills. We focus on themes of 'looking after myself', 'looking after my friends', and 'looking after my environment'. Through excursions and incursions, including beach kinder, your child will also learn about their community and the world around them.

Inside our preschool, you'll find spacious indoor play areas with various activity areas for children to explore, learn, and play. We believe in supporting children to develop self-awareness, confidence, family pride, and positive social identities. Cultural diversity is proudly embraced, promoted, and valued at Ocean Grove Preschool.

But don't just take our word for it! Here are some testimonials from parents:

- "Staff commitment, patience, and professionalism is unwavering. You do a fantastic job!"

- "We are so grateful for your support, encouragement, and influence on our son. He has had a fabulous year, and the quality of your teaching is second to none!"

- "Sophie absolutely loves kinder and can't wait to get back there on her days off!"

- "Jack loves his new kinder and says 'OH NO...it's the weekend' at the end of the kinder week."

- "Thank you for making Ocean Grove Preschool such a warm and nurturing environment!"

In addition, we're excited to announce that BCYF & Bethany have merged! Our two like-minded not-for-profit organizations are now Meli, working together to strengthen our community through all stages of life. In the meantime, you can still access all BCYF and Bethany services and programs at bcyf.org.au and bethany.org.au.

Join us at Ocean Grove Preschool and give your child the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive in a supportive and nature-filled environment. Contact us today to learn more or to schedule a visit.