Surrey Downs Kindergarten and Occasional Care

Where children come to learn to play and play to learn....
At Surrey Downs Kindergarten, we take care of ourselves, each other and the community

Director: Amy Mudge
8251 2493
Fax: (08) 8289 4497
Address: 78 Illyarrie Avenue
SURREY DOWNS SA 5126
Region: Northern Adelaide
E-mail: [email protected]

Surrey Downs Kindergarten and Occasional Care is a small community kindergarten that offers care and education for birth to five year olds. The grounds have just been upgraded and there is a large natural outdoor area. Surrey Down

s Kindergarten and Occasional Care is situated in the suburb of Surrey Downs close to the Surrey Downs shopping centre. It is easily accessible by bus 543 and 543X that travels along Illyarrie Avenue. Surrey Downs Kindergarten is next door to the Surrey Downs Community Child Care Centre and children are walked to and from each site by staff enabling easy access to before and after session care if needed. We are within walking distance of Surrey Downs R-7 Primary School and visits are made regularly to the Library, or other shared activities. The Surrey Downs Community Children's Village is a partnership of the above facilities plus Family Day Care and the Community Centre. It has the core purpose of raising community awareness of neighbouring services, each supporting one another collaboratively and co-operatively with short and long term goals. As there is now a single intake in public schools and children begin school at the beginning of the year, most children begin Kindergarten at the beginning of the year prior to their eligle school entry. They are entitled to 15 hrs of preschool for the 4 terms before they begin school. Children who turn 4 before May 1st, may begin Kindergarten in January (term 1). Children who turn 4 after May 1st, will begin Kindy in January the next year and so it will continue. Our Philosophy:
At Surrey Downs Kindergarten and Occasional Care we believe that all children can be successful learners and the most powerful way young children learn is through play. Play is active & interactive and within it children develop relationships, communicate, experiment, imagine, create, problem solve, role play, practice and learn together, as they explore familiar & new experiences around them in a safe environment. Our educators are committed to ongoing learning and reflective practice and we encourage all children to be active, engaged learners, inquisitive thinkers and support them as they learn respect & to collaborate with others. We believe that building trusting & respectful relationships with children, their families and the community underpins all that we do , and that educators are partners with parents in their child’s learning. Our vision is to build a larger community education service where families feel valued and children achieve success in all areas of their learning. CURRICULUM:
The kindergarten program is based on the National Early Years Learning Framework, Being, Belonging and Becoming and covers Learning Areas of
Understanding our World
Sense of Identity
Communication
Wellbeing
Confident, involved Learners

Preschool/Kindergarten sessions
2022
Wednesday:8:50am –2:50pm
Thursday: 8:50am – 2:50pm
Friday : 8.50am - 11.50am

Pre-entry in term 4 is under review each year depending on funding and staffing,
Early and extended admission is negotiable and may be offered to children with additional needs. This can only occur with the full consultation between the Director, centre staff and parents. Children who are Aboriginal or under the Guardianship of the Minister are entitled to attend up to 12 hrs per week from three years of age until they are 4 years old. From 4 years of age until school age they may attend 15 hrs per week. Occasional Care:
As the name suggests, Occasional care suits those times when you have an appointment, a meeting, go to the gym, need to do some shopping on your own, need time out, or your child needs to play with some other children. Children three months to five years of age are welcome for one session per week on a regular or irregular basis. Occasional care is located within the kindergarten and is under the management of the kindergarten. Two trained staff members work with kindy staff to provide fun, safe and challenging programs for the children.
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Phone: (08) 82512493

Tuesday & Friday :8:50am – 11.50am (under2s & over2s)
Wednesday , Thursday: & Friday 8:.50am- 11.50 am (Over 2s only )

19/08/2026

One of our favourites!!! Make sure to add to the calander for school holidays!

13/08/2026

Empowering children’s sense of agency is at the heart of our quality improvement journey at Surrey Downs Kindergarten, and Lisa Burman’s text Culture of Agency has influenced our thinking and practice immensely. 🌱

To have the opportunity to hear Lisa speak, make those connections and reflect on our own practice was truly inspiring and thought-provoking. ✨

So many little “aha!” moments and plenty to take back and share with our team! 💭💛

Photos from Surrey Downs Kindergarten and Occasional Care's post

07/08/2026

🦺✨ Safety Fortnight at Kindy! ✨🦺

We’ve been learning all about keeping safe at kindy over the last two weeks! Together, we’ve practised what to do in emergencies and discussed ways we can look after ourselves and each other. The children asked lots of great questions and enjoyed role-playing different scenarios...

To finish off our Safety Fortnight, we were lucky enough to have a visit from SA Police. The children were so excited to meet a real police officer and learn about their important work in our community. This helped us feel even more connected and confident in what to do if we ever need help...

03/08/2026

For any of our community who may be interested ✨️

It's that time again!

Join us for our Term 3 2026 Parent Forum:
SUPPORTING PARENT/CARER WELLBEING.. AVOIDING BURNOUT
📅 Wednesday 12 August 2026

Choose the option that works best for you:
📍 Attend in person at Statewide Inclusive Education Services (SIES)
👥 Join our watch party at the Para Hills Community Hub
💻 Or connect online from wherever you are.

This practical session will explore ways to support your own wellbeing while navigating the challenges of caring for a child or young person with disability.

📲 Check out our website for more information and to register. We look forward to seeing you there!

See the attached flyer for all the details or visit https://sies.sa.edu.au/parent-forum/

03/08/2026

✨ Extending on family experiences... ✨

Over the school holidays, families shared their adventures exploring Illuminate Adelaide. 💡🌈 It sounded like so much fun, we couldn't resist bringing a little of that magic into our kindergarten!

We've created our own Illuminate-inspired provocation, inviting children to explore light, colour, shadow and wonder through play. As children investigate, create, question and share their ideas, they're building on their prior experiences and making meaningful connections between home and kindergarten. 💛

We can't wait to see where the children's curiosity leads us as they explore, imagine, collaborate and discover together. ✨🔦

Photos from Surrey Downs Primary School's post

30/07/2026

What beautiful provocations! Play is such a powerful and underestimated learning tool. We are so excited to see the play-based approach being introduced into classrooms. Amazing work, Surrey Downs Primary School ! ✨👏

27/07/2026

🌟 Exciting News from Surrey Downs Kindergarten! 🌟

Term 3 is here and we’re thrilled to see so many of our Occasional Care families making the exciting move to kindy!

We now have limited spaces available in our Occasional Care program. If you know a family looking for a welcoming, nurturing environment for their little one, we’d love to meet them!

Reach out to Adele, our friendly Occasional Care Co-ordinator, to find out more or to secure a spot. Don’t miss out—spaces are filling fast! 😊

To contact Adele phone:
08 8251 2493 OR
0447 762 702

24/07/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Sue Willavoys on her incredible 20-year journey at Surrey Downs Kindergarten! Sue has made a lasting impact through her work in the Occasional Care Program, and now as an Early Childhood Educator. Her passion for supporting children’s speech and language development and her dedication to advocating for every child to be seen as their unique self inspires us all. Thank you, Sue, for your commitment, care, and championing the voices of every child. 🌟

21/07/2026

✨🧚 A HUGE SHOUT OUT to J&L Creative Landscapes **! 🧚✨

Thank you for the fantastic job bringing play, wonder, and imagination back into our Fairy Garden! 🌿💚

The smiles said it all as we welcomed our children in today. 💕

The garden quickly became a magical place where children...
🧚 Went fairy hunting
📖 Shared stories with friends
🌸 Let their imaginations run wild
🐦 Connected with nature while watching the birds around them

It's amazing to see how a simple outdoor space can spark curiosity, creativity, and meaningful play. ✨

Thank you, J&L Creative Landscapes, for helping create such a special place for our children to explore, imagine, and belong. 🌼💚

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http://www.surreykgn.sa.edu.au/

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78 Illyarrie Avenue Surrey Downs
Adelaide, SA
5126

Opening Hours

Tuesday	8:50am - 11:50am
Wednesday	8:50am - 2:50pm
Thursday	8:50am - 2:50pm
Friday	8:50am - 11:50am

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