Childcare and preschool in Murray Bridge, South Australia
Community Kids Murray Bridge offers long day care and a Preschool program for children aged 6 weeks to school age, conveniently located for families in Murray Bridge and surrounding areas.
3 spacious outdoor learning areas
Children have three spacious outdoor learning areas to explore, with large sandpits, sustainable garden beds, a swing, slide and native garden. There is room to dig, climb, garden, move and spend time outside with friends.
Quiet areas in every room
Indoor rooms are set up for play-based learning, with age-appropriate activities and quiet areas in each room. Children can join group experiences, choose their own play or take a calmer moment when they need it.
Experienced and dedicated team
Our experienced educators and teachers build strong relationships with children and families. Familiar routines and trusted relationships help children feel comfortable and ready to learn.
Government-approved Preschool program
Our preschool program is delivered by Early Childhood Teachers and helps children prepare for school. Children practise independence, friendships, routines and early learning skills in a familiar early learning setting.
Individual Learning Plans for every child
Each child has an Individual Learning Plan based on their interests, strengths and developmental goals. Educators work with families to review and update the plan so it continues to reflect the child’s learning and needs.
River Kindy and cultural learning
Children take part in nature-based and cultural learning experiences, including River Kindy. Monthly visits from Moorundi Aboriginal Health give children regular opportunities to learn about Aboriginal culture.
Fresh meals prepared daily
Our in-house chef prepares breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and a late snack each day. Meals follow healthy eating guidelines and include dishes from different cultures, with allergies and individual dietary requirements catered for.
Daily updates through our family app
Families stay connected through regular conversations with educators and updates shared in our family app. Daily photos and updates help families follow their child’s learning, routines and experiences.
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Age appropriate early learning
0 to 15 months
Nursery
In our nursery room, the main goal is to build positive, lasting relationships so babies feel safe, secure and supported during their early learning journey.
In this room, children are encouraged to:
- Build trusting relationships with educators
- Feel safe, secure and supported
- Explore through sensory activities
- Develop comfort and confidence through balanced routines
- Begin their early learning journey with personalised care
15 months to 2 years
Toddlers
In our toddlers room, children are supported to build on their relationships, develop self-confidence and begin practising early self-help skills.
In this room, children are encouraged to:
- Build relationships with educators and peers
- Develop self-confidence
- Practise early self-help skills
- Build language and communication skills
Explore and grow with increasing independence
2 to 3 years
Juniors
In our Juniors room, children continue their early years learning journey by building on established relationships and developing greater confidence and self-awareness.
In this room, children are encouraged to:
- Maintain strong relationships with educators
- Build self-confidence and self-awareness
- Expand self-help skills including toileting
- Strengthen language and communication
- Build positive relationships with peers
3 to 5 years
Preschool
In our Preschool room, children are supported by Bachelor-qualified Early Childhood Teachers to understand their self-identity, build social skills and prepare for the transition to school.
In this room, children are encouraged to:
- Build self-identity and social skills
- Develop emotional self-regulation during daily transitions
- Strengthen communication through language development
- Build early numeracy and literacy skills
- Practise self-help skills, including serving food, dressing and managing belongings
- Prepare for a confident transition to school
Fees
The Child Care Subsidy can reduce your daily out-of-pocket fee by up to 95% depending on your family’s entitlements.
Nursery
0 – 2 years
$164.70/day
Toddler
2 – 4 years
$164.70/day
Preschool
4 – 5 years
$164.70/day
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*Kindergarten/preschool subsidy applied: $0.00
Frequently asked questions
A centre tour is a convenient way to experience the childcare centre of your choice and meet with our qualified educators at a time that is suitable for your family’s schedule. Click here to book a tour online.
On the day of the tour, you can observe practices and interactions within the centre environment. You’ll be able to see all the rooms and playgrounds, ask the team members any questions you have in mind, and get all the information you need to make the best decision for your child.
Enrolling is simple, and our Family Support Team will guide you through each step.
First, find your local centre and book a tour so you can meet the team and explore the learning environment. If the centre is the right fit and a place is available, you’ll receive an enrolment offer for your child. If a place is not currently available in your child’s age group, we can add your child to the waitlist and keep you updated.
To finalise your enrolment, you’ll complete an online enrolment form through a secure link sent by our Family Support Team. You’ll also need to provide key details and documents, including your child’s birth certificate, Medicare details, immunisation history statement and, if eligible, your Child Care Subsidy details.
Before your child’s first day, you may be invited to attend a Stay and Play session. This gives your child time to explore the centre, meet their educators, and start feeling comfortable in their new environment. Once your paperwork is complete, your child is ready to start their early learning journey with us.
Starting child care is a big milestone, and a little preparation can help your child feel more comfortable and confident.
Before your child’s first day, you can talk positively about their new centre, explain what their day might look like, and practise small routines such as packing their bag, saying goodbye, washing hands and sitting down for meals. You may also like to visit the centre with your child, meet their educators and ask our team about what to bring on the first day.
When your child starts, our educators will take the time to get to know your child’s routine, interests, comfort items and individual needs. Settling in looks different for every child, so we work closely with families to help children feel safe, supported and ready to learn.
Most of our child care and early education centres offer nappies and wipes, sunscreen and hats, as well as nutritious meals prepared by our in-house cook. Some centres also provide sheets and formula, so you may not need to remember to pack them.
For nursery children, be sure to bring: nappy rash cream, dummies, bottles and teats, comfort toys or blankets, three spare outfits and spare socks.
For toddlers and preschool or kindergarten-aged children, it’s best to bring: spare underwear, water bottle or sippy cup, sun hat, closed-toe shoes, two spare outfits and spare socks.
Plus, anything else your individual child may need, such as breast milk, a sleeping bag, a comforter or medication.
It’s best to speak to your centre of choice for a full list of everything included.
Community Kids uses Xplor Home as our family communication app. It is the best and easiest way to keep track of your child’s day.
After you enrol your child with the centre, you can utilise Xplor Home to book child care days, manage your account, receive the photographs that capture your child’s learning, learn about your child’s progress, as well as keep up-to-date with upcoming centre events and important information.
If your child shows signs of an infectious illness when they arrive at the centre or becomes sick during the day, you may be notified that you need to make alternative arrangements or pick up your child from the centre and keep them home until they are no longer infectious. While we understand that this can be inconvenient, Community Kids is committed to maintaining a healthy environment and reducing the risk of infection for all children.
Under the Child Care Subsidy (CCS), families are allowed 42 absence days per child, per financial year. These can be taken for any reason, including public holidays and when children are sick, without requiring families to provide documentation.
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