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Nurturing curious minds. Growing confident, capable children.

Our Sessional Kinder program is a funded 3 to 4 year-old kindergarten program with no out of pocket costs for CCS approved families. It gives your child all the benefits of a school readiness program, delivered by a qualified kinder teacher, in the warm and nurturing environment Happy Sprouts is known for.

These funded sessions mirror the quality, structure and educational focus of traditional sessional kindergarten. As part of the Victorian Government’s Best Start, Best Life initiative, our 3 to 4 year-old kinder is Victorian Government approved — so you can feel confident your child is building strong foundations for school and for life.

Choose between two flexible options to suit your family

We offer two flexible attendance options, so you can choose the pattern that works best for your family and your week.

Days per week Session length Session times
2 days per week 7.5 hour session 8:00am – 4:00pm
3 days per week 5 hour session 8:00am – 1:00pm  or  11:00am – 4:00pm

Whichever option you choose, your child receives the same high-quality, teacher-led kindergarten program.

No need to bring a thing

We provide all nutritious meals and essential hygiene items. Simply pack a bag with a change of clothes suitable for the season and a water bottle — everything else is taken care of.

More than just kinder

Sessional Kinder children enjoy our very own STEM and Library rooms, plus engaging Music and Sports incursions included as part of the program. It’s learning that sparks curiosity well beyond the classroom.

STEM Room

Hands-on science, technology, engineering and maths experiences that encourage exploration and problem-solving.

Library Room

A dedicated space for literacy, storytelling and quiet discovery that builds a lifelong love of reading.

Music & Sports Incursions

Engaging specialist sessions included as part of the program to broaden learning beyond the classroom.

Led by a qualified kinder teacher

Every session is delivered by a qualified kinder teacher, giving children all the benefits of a structured school readiness program — developing the confidence, independence and skills they’ll carry into their first year of school.

Limited spaces available – secure your spot today

Places in our Sessional Kinder program are limited. Book a tour to see our rooms, meet our team, and secure your child’s spot.

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Available at two convenient locations

Sessional Kinder is offered at our Craigieburn and Greenvale centres. Book a tour to see the rooms and meet the kinder teacher who’ll be guiding your child.

Craigieburn Early Learning Centre

Craigieburn Early Learning Centre

Visit our Craigieburn Centre
Greenvale Early Learning Centre

Greenvale Early Learning Centre

Visit our Greenvale Centre