Kindy Patch Reynella

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Childcare and preschool in Reynella, SA

Welcome to Kindy Patch Reynella. Our daycare and early learning centre is ideally located for families in Reynella, Reynella East, Morphett Vale, Lonsdale, Huntfield Heights, Hallett Cove, Woodcroft, Onkaparinga Hills and the Happy Valley area. Kindy Patch Reynella offers long day care for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years, with extended hours to suit busy families.

Our childcare centre in Reynella offers innovative early learning programs in a safe and nurturing environment. We have expansive outdoor environments for children to practise their motor skills. Our well-established gardens are being utilised by a passionate sustainability champion educator who creates engaging learning opportunities. Our indoor environment is clean and calm, designed to reduce clutter and promote engagement, with accessible resources encouraging participation and free choice throughout the day. We have great staff retention with many experienced educators ranging from 5 years to 20 years of service, ensuring consistency for children. Our Bachelor-qualified Early Childhood Teacher delivers a Government-approved Preschool program that prepares children for a smooth transition to school. We organise centre-based events, community visits, and walks to enhance the children’s sense of community involvement and knowledge, including the Happy Feet fitness program fortnightly.

Why you’ll love Kindy Patch Reynella

Spacious outdoor environments

Passionate, qualified educators

Nappies and wipes provided

Chef-prepared meals

Government-approved Preschool program

Family communication app

Extended/flexible hours

Incursions/excursions

Allergy and anaphylaxis aware

Sun protection aware

Meet our Centre Manager

Skye

  • Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
“We help children develop social skills, form healthy relationships, share, take turns, listen, communicate, and become independent.”

I began working at Kindy Patch Reynella in 2015. Working with children is incredibly rewarding for me. It allows me to witness their development and growth into confident, independent lifelong learners. I love providing a safe and welcoming space for all children and their families, and I am rewarded daily by their smiles and excitement when they learn something new.

I believe children are successful, competent, and capable. They learn best through warm, engaged, and responsive relationships with educators. They absorb knowledge from their surroundings, peers, and the educators around them. Every child has unique interests, backgrounds, and developmental stages, and I adapt my teaching style to help each child flourish.

Attending a dedicated early learning centre like ours has many benefits. Our educators provide a safe and supportive environment where children can ask questions, solve problems, and grow, inspiring a love of learning. We help children develop social skills, form healthy relationships, share, take turns, listen, communicate, and become independent.

Building a foundation of security and trust is essential in helping children on their journey. At Kindy Patch Reynella, we pride ourselves on our team of qualified educators who are committed to providing inclusive play-based learning environments for all ages. Our team is passionate about creating a home away from home for families and children, fostering a close-knit, family-like atmosphere.

I support families by being present and getting to know them, with open and honest communication being key. We have an open-door policy and support families from the moment their children are enrolled, making them part of our Kindy Patch Family throughout their journey.

I look forward to welcoming your family to Kindy Patch Reynella early education centre.

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Our innovative early learning programs

At our early learning centre in Reynella, our experienced educators and teachers continually seek innovative ways to enrich your child’s education. Guided by the Early Years Learning Framework, we offer a variety of engaging and diverse learning experiences, including:

Sustainability

We have established gardens throughout the centre, where children participate in all aspects of gardening, and the produce they grow is incorporated into our menu. Our passionate sustainability champion has created a bush tucker garden, teaching children about edible native plants and their significance to First Nations peoples.

STEM

We encourage children to ask questions, experiment, and problem-solve, fostering their natural curiosity and love for learning. By engaging in these activities, children develop critical thinking skills and gain a deeper understanding of the world around them.

Music and movement

Our exclusive Rhythm and Movement for Self-Regulation (RAMSR) program is designed to develop fundamental skills that help support children’s self-regulation, memory, and concentration. It is an innovative approach to holistic learning, development and well-being in early childhood.

Inclusion

We create a sense of belonging for your child to ensure they feel heard and empowered to make choices, fostering their independence. We celebrate each child’s unique strengths, helping them to thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Age-appropriate early learning

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(0-2 years)

Nursery

Our nursery room is purposely designed to make every baby feel safe exploring and discovering new things. Our spaces are filled with sensory experiences and activities to encourage intentional and responsive play-based learning. We focus on building secure relationships between children and educators, closely following home routines, and supporting each child in meeting their developmental milestones.

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(2-3 years)

Toddlers

Our toddler room is set up with intentional play-based learning in mind. Within the curriculum framework, play enables your toddler to develop fundamental skills for life-long learning. It also creates the perfect environment to socialise and form friendships. Our activities enhance language skills and promote collaborative group play, laying a strong foundation for their future learning experiences.

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Preschool

In our preschool room, our curriculum is tailored to accommodate your child’s individual learning and development needs, which helps boost their enthusiasm, motivation, and willingness to learn. Through structured learning experiences, our Bachelor-qualified Early Childhood Teachers and educators are committed to helping your child gain the necessary skills for a successful transition into school and beyond.

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Preschool and school-readiness program

At our early learning centre, your child will benefit from our enhanced learning program in Preschool combined with our play-based learning program. With the added convenience of long daycare hours, our preschool program runs all year round, perfect for busy families.

The added benefits of our preschool program include:

  • Extended long day care opening hours
  • Open all year round (excl. public holidays)
  • Programs developed and delivered by our qualified educators and teachers
  • Exclusive music and movement program for self-regulation
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We’re all about healthy, nutritious eating

Thanks to the in-house chef at our Reynella child care centre, your child can enjoy healthy, nutritious, and delicious meals. We offer breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, and a late snack, all freshly made daily. Our four-week menu is rotated every three months and is carefully planned to meet the nutritional needs of the children. We cater to all dietary requirements, including halal, and accommodate anaphylaxis, allergies, and dietary preferences. As an allergy-aware centre, we prioritise the safety and health of every child.

What a typical day looks like for your child

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Arrival at the centre

Your child will be welcomed by our team of educators, who will ensure the morning transition from home to centre goes as smoothly as possible. On arrival, share information about your child’s specific needs for the day.

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Mealtimes

Our centre chefs prepare a nutritious menu for your child to sit down and eat. This is a great time for everyone to share stories from the day. Educators model healthy eating practices, social behaviours and support children’s growing independence with mealtime routines.

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Infant care

If you have an infant, we spend one-on-one time with them to establish a connection. Educators talk gently and respond to babies’ cues. We use songs, games, and conversations to strengthen relationships and build language skills.

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Play-based learning

Your child is naturally curious. They want to learn and explore, which is why we teach through play-based learning. It supports language, motor skills, memory, emotions and social relationships. Educators plan play-based learning experiences based on children’s interests and goals.

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Sleep, rest and relaxation

We match routines to your child’s individual needs. Opportunities for rest and relaxation help make them feel safe. Play-based learning experiences are provided for older children who no longer don’t sleep in centre.

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Heading home

As your child prepares to head home, this is your opportunity to speak with our friendly educators about your child’s day and everything they learnt. We look forward to welcoming you back tomorrow.

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Communicating with families

We prioritise clear and consistent communication with families to foster a strong partnership in supporting each child’s development. We ensure families feel informed, involved, and confident in their child’s early learning journey.

Our families love hearing about their child’s progress and the experiences they’re having day to day. We share these moments through centre newsletters, our Xplor App, one-on-one meetings, and at various centre events.

Fees

The Child Care Subsidy can reduce your daily out-of-pocket fee by up to 95% depending on your family’s entitlements.

  • Nursery0 – 2 years

    $162.50
  • Toddler2 – 3 years

    $162.50
  • Preschool3 – 5 years

    $162.50

Child Care Subsidy Estimator

Discover how much child care subsidy you may be entitled to by entering the fields below.*

1-4 days = full day session; 5 days = 10 hour per day sessions

CCS Estimator results

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  • Total fees

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  • Out-of-pocket cost

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*This estimator provides an estimate only and is based on the following assumptions:

  • Accuracy and currency of family income information entered;
  • Family CCS entitlements include 100 hours of subsidised care per fortnight. Please note your family may be entitled to less than 100 hours of subsidised care per fortnight – if you are unsure we recommend you use the comprehensive CCS estimator in the link below.
  • Where 1-4 days of care is selected, full day sessions apply (being full operational hours of the centre, which can vary between centres)
  • Where 5 days of care is selected, 10-hour per day sessions apply (ie, 50 hours p/w to optimise 100 hours of CCS subsidised care across the fortnight)

Where a family’s CCS entitlements include less than 100 hours of subsidised care per fortnight, please use the comprehensive CCS calculator as a guide via the link below.

For a more complete subsidy estimation, check out our comprehensive CCS calculator here.

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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.

Our Family Support Team will add your child’s name to our waitlist if one of our childcare centres is currently full in your child’s age group. We will then contact you as soon as a place becomes available.

We also do monthly check-ins to review availability, and you will receive a text message confirming whether you’re still happy to remain on the waitlist each month. If you would like an update at any point, you’re welcome to reach out on our Web Chat or give us a call.

Our Family Support Team can also help you find more G8 early learning centres near you, with the same offerings at the Kindy Patch centre you are interested in that have immediate availability.

It’s common for a child to experience separation anxiety when they first start child care. When you’re getting ready to start child care, you can help your child overcome anxieties by visiting the child care service together for a Stay and Play session, and easing into new routines at home.

Read more tips about how to make the transition easier for your child.

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, spare socks and a plastic bag for wet clothes.

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, spare socks and a plastic bag for wet clothes.

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.

Kindy Patch 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, Kindy Patch 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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We look forward to welcoming your family.