Early Learning
Early Learning (Pre-Kinder and Kindergarten)
At Launceston Grammar, we consider it a privilege to nurture, challenge and inspire every child in our care. We believe each child is curious, capable and unique, with their wellbeing and best interests at the centre of all we do.
Guided by the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), our passionate educators foster learning through play, inquiry, imagination and creative exploration. In partnership with families, we provide a safe and inclusive environment that values voice, choice and curiosity, supporting children to grow into confident, well-rounded individuals.
Having engaged in rich learning opportunities in the early years, we believe children will become resilient, confident, responsible, and compassionate citizens of our beautiful world.
(From the Launceston Grammar Early Learning Philosophy)
Early Learning Handbook
FAQs
Unlike childcare, our Early Learning Centre is part of our school and focuses on learning through play and inquiry, inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, to help your child develop socially, emotionally and academically as they prepare for school.
Early Learning Classes
Early Learning operates 9.00am to 3.00pm, students can arrive from 8.30am.
We offer the following classes:
- Pre-Kinder – Children turning 4 years of age in the year of entry
- Kindergarten – Children turning 5 years of age in the year of entry
*All children must be toileting independently.
*Minimum of two days per week in Pre-Kinder and a minimum of three days per week for Kindergarten.
Launceston Grammar runs an Out of School Hours Care program on our Junior Campus, by Launceston Grammar staff.
Before School Care is available from 7.30am-8.30am. After school Care is available from 3.00pm- 6.00pm each day for Launceston Grammar students.
View our Schedule of Fees for more information.
Launceston Grammar’s Early Learning Programs are closed during school holidays. However, a Vacation Care Program is available for our Early Learning – Grade 6 students during the School holiday periods. Registraion details are provided to families prior to the end of each School Term.
View our Schedule of Fees for more information.
Child Care Subsidy is the main payment to assist families with the costs of child care. This subsidy is paid directly to Launceston Grammar and will reduce the balance of your fortnightly account.
Early Learning students have access to specialist classes offered at Launceston Grammar’s wider Junior Campus, including:
- Library
- Physical Education
- Music
- Art*
- French*
*Kindergarten only
Yes. Our Early Learning students wear our comfortable Launceston Grammar sport uniform.
The best way to learn more about our Early Learning Centre is to is to explore it firsthand. Join us for a Discover Grammar group tour, where you and your child will visit our classrooms, play spaces, speciality areas and meet our staff and students.
Click here to register for a tour
