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Big Kids Room – Kindergarten Daycare (3-5 year olds)

Play based kindergarten childcare that feels like home

Our Big Kids room offers a play-based school readiness learning experience designed to help children thrive as confident, curious, and capable learners.

Run by a qualified Early Childhood Teacher, it blends the care of childcare with the learning focus of kindergarten — where curiosity leads the way and every child is supported to grow in independence, creativity, and confidence.

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At a glance

How we prepare children for school and beyond

Preparing children for school through play, independence, and meaningful learning every day.

You want your child to feel safe, nurtured and encouraged to explore. At Kids on Beaufort, we focus on what matters most – genuine care, familiar faces and learning that grows with your child. That’s why families trust us to be their home away from home.

Confidence and independence

Children build confidence, independence, and real school readiness skills — like making friends, managing their lunchbox, and exploring projects sparked by their own interests.

Real school readiness

Our focus isn’t on worksheets or rote learning. Instead, we prepare children for school with the skills that matter most — social and emotional skills, motor development, problem-solving, and self-regulation.

Play-based projects

Our curriculum at Big Kids on Beaufort is child-led and project-based. For example, a fascination with insects inspired the creation of a worm farm in the garden, while noticing construction outside sparked hands-on building explorations in the sandpit.

Children’s observations and interests guide their own learning, and we nurture that.

Independence in action

From managing their own lunchboxes to taking care of their belongings, children practice daily routines that mirror a school environment, helping them step into kindy with confidence and ease.

Stronger together

With a qualified Early Childhood Teacher and an additional qualified educator in every room, children are supported to learn at their own pace. This extra attention ensures no child is left behind, and every child feels seen and valued.

Celebrating the journey

The Big Kids journey finishes with a special graduation ceremony with their parents — a fun and meaningful celebration of friendships, learning, and milestones, helping children feel ready and excited to start school.

More about Big Kids on Beaufort

Our Big Kids program offers a play-based school readiness learning experience designed to help children thrive as confident, curious, and capable learners. With their own dedicated building just steps from our main centre, Big Kids enjoy the space and independence to build friendships, confidence, and real school readiness — preparing them for a positive start to their schooling journey.

Led by a qualified Early Childhood Teacher and supported by a team of experienced and qualified Early Childhood Educators, children are nurtured through a balance of play, independence, and preparation for the exciting step into school.

The preschool features five distinct areas for children to explore, each thoughtfully designed to support different types of learning, play, and discovery.

The day mirrors a school routine in a gentle, age-appropriate way. Children enjoy set group times and practice independence by bringing their own lunchboxes, managing their belongings, and taking responsibility for daily routines.

Play-based learning flows through every part of the day, with time for outdoor play, creative projects, and quiet rest.

Through play, inquiry, and hands-on exploration, children grow into confident, capable learners ready for their next learning journey.

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Big Kids Room Team

Meet the Big Kids on Beaufort Team

Our Big Kids team is led by a qualified Early Childhood Teacher.

Together, they create a warm, inspiring environment where children feel confident to explore, ask questions, and try new things.

This dedicated team understands that preparing for school is about more than academics — it’s about building independence, friendships, and a love of learning.

Rebecca

Early Childhood Teacher

Imogen

Educator

Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Renzes

Educator

Diploma in Early Childhood Education

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Frequently asked questions

We know choosing the right kindergarten childcare is a big decision, and you may have lots of questions about how our Big Kids room works.

From what a typical day looks like to how we prepare children for school, we’re here to give you clear, honest answers.

If you don’t see your question below, please reach out — we’re always happy to chat and help you feel confident about your child’s next step.

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The day is designed to gently reflect the structure of school while still being fun and age-appropriate. Children take part in group times, dive into play-based projects, and practice independence with their own lunchboxes and “crunch and sip.”

Alongside this, there’s lots of opportunity for outdoor adventures, creative learning, and peaceful downtime.

We focus on real school readiness — helping children build social and emotional skills, develop motor skills like cutting and pencil grip, and learn independence by managing their belongings.

Our approach means children head to school with confidence, friendships, and a love and curiosity for learning.

Our programme is guided by the Early Years Learning Framework and inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy.

This means learning is child-led and project-based. A single spark of curiosity can become a term-long project filled with discovery and hands-on learning.

The room is led by a qualified Early Childhood Teacher, supported by an additional educator. This ensures every child has the attention and guidance they need, while benefiting from the expertise of an experienced teacher.

Big Kids on Beaufort has its own dedicated building, just a stone’s throw from the main centre. This gives older children their own space to grow, explore, and prepare for school — while still being close to the heart of our community.

Yes! The Big Kids journey ends with a joyful graduation ceremony, now held at an external venue.

Families are invited to celebrate their kids, friendships, learning, and milestones, as children perform songs they’ve practiced and are recognised for all they’ve achieved before heading off to school.

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Make the Big Kids on Beaufort experience part of your child’s story

Give your child the best start in a warm, play-based environment designed just for them.

With a qualified teacher, small group sizes, and their own dedicated space, Big Kids on Beaufort is where confidence, friendships, and a love of learning truly grow.

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