Freemans Bay Kindergarten

My two children both attended Freemans Bay Kindergarten from the ages of 3 through to 5. The staff there are outstanding and very professional when it comes to nurturing and guiding the children on their early learning journey. While the philosophy is based around learning through play, there is also a kind of gentle discipline and responsibility learning applied by the daily routine which included good hygiene, organising one’s own things and tidying up themselves after a hard day of play.Freemans Bay Kindergarten also encourages and somewhat embraces a collaborative approach with parents which I really appreciated. There were so many learning opportunities created by countless internal projects, outside trips and performances by various local talents that I found it easy to expand on those learning experiences at home thereby increasing the educational impact of the Kindergarten’s initiatives.For me a Kindergarten (as opposed to a Childcare Centre), is all about preparing children for School and I can say without any hesitation Freeman’s Bay Kindergarten did that for my 2 Children exceptionally well.

I can absolutely recommend Freemans Bay Kindergarten! The staff are amazing and were able to instill a love for learning in my child, which really made the transition to the next school so much easier. The head teacher, Karen is really a remarkable leader who allowed my child to grow independently while ensuring that she always felt able to ask for help. A lot of thought was put into each daily activity. My child developed a range of skills, I had never even attempted in my life. From woodwork, to baking, drilling to playing instruments, Karen always aims to ensure the children develop holistically.

Freemansbay kindergarten is really good facility , i had excellent experience for my three kids . All the staff was helping and caring. Never faced any issue there .

Fabulous, nurturing kindergarten. Amazing diversity, and genuinely caring staff that have helped my two children to flourish. Love the free play, focus on nature and the stimulating yet peaceful outdoor and indoor environments.

We were lucky enough to enrol our daughter at Freemans Bay Kindergarten a few years back.It was such a postive experience.The staff were so attentive to the kids needs.The interior and exterior spaces were creativly organised, giving lots of options for play and learning.From a parents point of view the staff, and especialy Karen, the head teacher, were very approachable and enthusiastic. Our daughter loved each day there, it was sad to have to move on to primary school. We still keep in touch, and are happy to hear its still thriving. - Jackie, Alex and Zara

The facility is amazing however the head teacher Karen only cares about funding as a-pose to the children and parents welfare sadly I had to take my son out as that is not aligned with my values. It’s a shame as it has everything else going for this centre. Lack of empathy was very noticeable.