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School Readiness Program

Transition To School

At Grace Village we consider the whole school day to be part of our Transition to School Program.

Children are encouraged to put their bags on a hook, to sign in and out on arrival, choose experiences that are interest-based, participate in the daily program, care for their own belonging and socialise with peers and staff.

A young girl at Grace Village ELC plants a seedling

Our School Readiness Activities

Social & Emotional Development

The school readiness program is full of activities designed to increase children’s independence, further developing their confidence and abilities.

Educators will encourage children to play a responsible role in the classroom & the wider community.

Children will learn to solve problems using words, cooperation becomes a key focus during this year as 4-5-year-olds are developmentally ready to work together.

Language & Literacy

Containing activities that will promote pre-literacy skills, the program includes letter recognition, book handling skills and comprehension through stories.

Your child will be immersed in a print-rich environment, surrounded by high-quality literature, which will provide children with opportunities to increase their language and communication skills.

Their vocabulary and appreciation for storytelling will grow as they listen and share a wide range of educational books from our library.

A young child studies a large magnet as part of the school readiness program at Grace Village ELC

Numeracy & Science

At Grace Village Early Learning Centre we focus on maths and science concepts through play as part of our learning philosophy.

In numeracy, your child will practice important maths skills such as classifying, identifying shapes and numbers, counting and measurements. They will explore the concepts of time, money and weight.

In science, educators will provide many hands-on opportunities to explore technology & robotics, sustainability, spatial concepts, patterns, data, earth science, biology science, chemical science & physical science.

Creative Arts & Music

Creativity provides children with the opportunity to express their ideas and feelings. It offers an outlet for children to cope with issues, understand and acknowledge their emotions.

It allows for the development of a strong sense of identity. It enables children to develop problem-solving skills that will help them throughout their lifetime.

Most importantly creativity encourages children to experiment with who they are, to unleash hidden talents and to embrace their individuality.

Creativity in children can be encouraged through play in areas including art & craft, music, reading, writing, science, imaginative play, role-playing, nature, storytelling, discussions and debates.

A young child painting to develop fine motor skills as part of the school readiness program at Grace Village ELC

Understanding Our World

Children will discover there are a large number of cultural similarities rather than differences in our world.

Our program helps explain the world in which we live. There is a strong focus on social collaboration between children, families and Grace Village.

Families use Xplor as a tool to communicate and share their stories, achievements and cultural celebrations.

Gross Motor & Fine Motor Development

Mastering both fine and gross motor skills are important for children’s growth and independence. Having first-class motor control helps children explore the world around them and also helps with their cognitive & social development.

At Grace Village, we will provide opportunities to develop coordination, muscle strength and teamwork (via activities such as soccer). Skills such as scissor control, hand preference, pencil grip, hand-eye coordination and most importantly brain communication.


The goal of our School Readiness program is for children to:

Develop the foundations for lifelong learning.
Start school with confidence and a strong sense of self
Become familiar with the school environment and expectations.

Discover more about our school readiness program

Join our Centre Director for a 30 minute guided tour of Grace Village Early Learning and find out more about your child’s transition to school

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What Parents Say

Grace Village Early Learning Centre
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GV has fantastic facilities including a third space for parents, an art atelier, lovely free-play outdoor spaces, and an epic undercover play area that allows children to be feel as though they are... playing outdoors when the weather doesn’t allow for true outside play. No other centre we have toured has offered play areas like this.We chose GV for our children because of their play-based (Reggio Emilia) philosophy and approach. We love that our little people have been able to be barefoot most of the time, supporting sensory feedback and encouraging their physical and mental development.Everyone at GV shows love for our children as they would their own. GV has been our home away from home, our family and greatest support through some very hard times.Thank you to all the nurturing educators, carers and all of the GV tribe for guiding our young man and little lady through their special formative and most impressionable years.read more
Bee V
Bee V
Grace Village is a fantastic family run early learning centre. We’ve been sending our kids there for almost 4 years and we feel safe knowing that our kids are in great care.
Attila J.
Attila J.
Best preschool I could ask for to send my children too. I am a childcare educator myself & I can’t fault grace village. They really do go above and beyond for the children & ensure they are cared &... educated at an exceptional level.read more
Tara A.
Tara A.
Grace Village Huntingwood is an amazing early learning centre that continuously goes above and beyond to provide exceptional care for all the children and support families with the challenges of... working life. Unfortunately we moved away from this area, but I continued to drive 45 minutes each way to send my daughter here before she started kindergarten. I would highly recommend this centre to anyone looking for above and beyond care for their child/ren. The staff really care about the children and it is an extension of your family life. Thanks to the team for all the amazing care for our children!read more
Belinda H.
Belinda H.
My child has attended this lovely village for almost 4 years. Awesome learning center as there is always a little bit of extra effort in every single thing that they do. They have amazing and... friendly staff, great facilities and all round activities to ensure that a child develops physically,socially,emotionally and mentally well balanced. In each special occasion they have given us special memories whether in the app, physical souvenirs and lots of memories we’ll look back on when they grow older. My son is now in kindy but he still misses the staff and his friends there. Amazing and highly recommended team !read more
Maria De V.
Maria De V.
My two children have been with Grace Village from 8months old. Just over 3years later, we are relocating, and finding it hard to find a learning centre that is up to the standard of GV. The entire... team at Grace Village has always given our two children such high quality education, care, and emotional support. Communication was always open and clear. It’s really is a village environment, we are blessed to have been a part of & will miss everyone who made a beautiful impact on our children’s first years of life. Thank you Grace Village!read more
stacey K.
stacey K.
We really enjoyed the 4 year experience at Grace Village.Our kids were in the door from when Grace Village first opened and they managed to create a real community feel at this centre.The kids... loved the different play spaces and they always managed to give the children great learning experiences.We really really miss this centre is was a part of our daily routine.We will definitely miss the awesome staff too (and the odd morning coffee and breakfast treat! :-)2022 will feel so strange without Grace Village!read more
Stu E.
Stu E.
Grace Village is the best trustworthy, professional and reliable ELC you can take your child too. Kind , caring and loving educators who gives loads of love and attention to your child. My child n I... have had the best experience at Grace Village ELC, we will dearly miss you guys 😊. Thank you for everythingread more
Elina Q.
Elina Q.
Phenomenal. I’m so lucky to have found Grace Village.What a team of amazing professionals who care for your child as their own. I’m so sad my sons time has come to an end and moving up to Kindy. You... will always be in our hearts and have taught my son SO much!! I cannot ever Thankyou all enough.read more
Casey O.
Casey O.
Thank you for the last 2 years, my little one enjoyed her time ar Grace Village. The centre is clean, new and has an amazing play based philosophy. I would recommend Grace Village to family and... friends. Chantel is very professional and approachable, the educators are so lovely! My little one built friendships with her peers and has been supported by her educators. I had 2 previous experiences with other daycares that were awful, Grace Village has definitely met my expectations and I plan to enrol my other little one in the future!read more
Hiba F.
Hiba F.
My daughter attended Grace Village for 3 years. The space, carers and program exceeded my expectations. The centre is vibrant and innovative. I would highly recommend it to any local looking for care... that goes above and beyond. AAA+++++read more
Gabriella M.
Gabriella M.
This is an amazing centre for your child. Both my son and my baby girl attended here. My son was unsettled in another centre for almost 1 year. After I moved him to GV at age 3.5, he only cried very... little at drop off and settled in fully within 3 days! He looked forward coming to GV everyday!. Their indoor and outdoor play areas are amazing!The educators here are very caring, professional and responsive to you child. They will try their best to keep you updated. And I love that GV also look after the family by giving them coffee/ treats and sometimes dinner boxes so it takes some pressure off as a parent! It's so much fun for the kids here and they are learning a lot at the same time. Highly recommended.read more
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