Henry Family and Children’s Centre

Kindergarten
Cardinia Shire Council, Boonwurrung Country

Henry Family and Children’s Centre is operated by th Cardinia Shire in Pakenham. The community hub also offers Maternal Child Health Service, Irabina Autism Services, playgroups and various community groups.

Our approach

Henry Family and Children’s Centre is in a community hub that is purpose-built for children and families. Within this bustling service, you’ll find a secure playground for imaginative, outdoor play and three rooms for kindergarten so there’s plenty of space.

Our community

Henry Family and Children’s Centre is culturally diverse, and has strong ties to the community, established relationships with families, low staff turnover and friendly staff.

Our Service

We are a 99-place sessional kindergarten offering:

• Sessional 3-year-old kindergarten; and
• Sessional 4-year-old kindergarten.

Our 3-year-old and 4-year-old kindergarten terms align with Victorian school terms.

Timetable 2025

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Timetable 2026

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Our educational program

We offer free Victorian Government funded sessional kindergarten for three and four-year-olds. Our programs are guided by the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Standards (NQS) to support each child’s learning and development.

One Tree’s educational program aligns with the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework. We are inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy that educators are co-learners who collaborate with children.

 

Enrolments

Please register with Cardinia Shire Council.
Request to enrol here.

If you need assistance or have any queries, please contact our friendly Fees & Enrolment team.

• Phone: 1800 919 995
• Email: kindergarten@onetree.org.au

Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00am-4:30pm (AEST), excluding public holidays.

All children who turn three or four by the April 30, 2025, and meet the Victorian Government criteria are entitled to 15 hours per week of free kindergarten.

All Aboriginal children are entitled to two years of free kindergarten.