Pre-Kindergarten
Our Pre-Kindy welcomes boys and girls from three years of age across Perth and is the perfect introduction to our Kindy program. From our passionate and experienced Early Learning Centre (ELC) team to our close relationship with the rest of MLC, there are many benefits of being on the large MLC campus for our Pre-Kindergarten children.
Smaller Class Sizes
With a degree qualified early childhood teacher in each of our two Pre-Kindy classrooms — Kep (‘water’ in Noongar) and Karla (‘fire’ in Noongar) — there is a mixed ratio of one to five and one to eight staff to students.
Studies show that when children are younger, they need more dedicated attention to stay safe and have their needs tended to. That is why we ensure smaller class sizes across our entire Early Learning Centre, so our children gain personalised learning experiences, enhanced classroom participation and improved academic performance.
An Extension of the Early Learning Framework
Our Pre-Kindergarten program follows the Early Years Learning Framework (ELYF). Belonging, being and becoming are the underpinning values of the ELYF, which aligns with MLC’s overarching Vision, Mission and Values.
Combining our early literacy and numeracy programs with sensory play that focuses on investigation and exploration, our three-year-olds are prepared for a lifetime of learning both in school and beyond.
Our location on the wider MLC campus in Perth, as part of the beautiful suburb of Claremont, allows our Pre-Kindergarten to provide opportunities for venturing over to the Junior School with timetabled Music lessons once a week. These lessons are facilitated by the incredible MLC Music Department and are the perfect segway into the Junior Years Music curriculum. Some of the other fantastic opportunities available at our Pre-Kindy in Perth are:
- Mandarin lessons, which provide a great introduction to Junior Years Chinese if the children choose to continue at MLC
- MLC’s very own Bush and River School program, which takes them to the Swan River within walking distance of our campus
- Nap time and relaxation
- Regular trips to the Junior Years Library and other parts of the wider MLC campus
- Incursions like Mini Beasts (bugs and insects) and Under the Ocean (sea life) to ignite their curiosity
- An intergenerational program with St Louis Retirement Village, which promotes meaningful connections and understanding across generations
Important Information for Parents
Similar to our Toddler Room, Pre-Kindy kids:
- Are welcome into the centre from 6.30am to 6.30pm* Monday to Friday
- Must complete two or more days
- Do not need to wear an MLC uniform
- Have lunch and morning/afternoon tea provided by our on-campus chef
- Get their experiences shared with their parents through the OWNA Childcare App
*In 2025, our operational hours will change to 7.00am to 6.00pm
Visit our Pre-Kindy in Perth
Join us for a tour of the Early Learning Centre and see our Pre-Kindy in Perth for yourself. With a tour of a different part of the College taking place on campus every week, there are plenty of opportunities to visit the ELC.
