Early Learning Centre (ELC)

Tintern Grammar’s Early Learning Centre has been recognised for its innovative programs and wonderful facilities. The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development has rated Tintern Grammar Early Learning Centre as ‘Exceeding National Quality Standard’ in all seven areas of assessment.

We believe in developing positive and meaningful relationships with the children in our care, fostering a sense of belonging for the children and their families. Through these nurturing relationships, children feel safe, secure and supported in our Early Leaning Centre.

Tintern Grammar offers a choice of 3-day, 4-day and full-time programs for both Three-year-old and Four-year-old kindergarten at our Early Learning Centre. Our Centre is staffed by a team of highly qualified, experienced and caring staff in a wonderful semi-rural environment.

We provide 15 hours of Early Childhood learning in the Three-year-old program and 30 hours in the Four year-old program for students who attend full time. We will continue to provide 3-day, 4-day and 5-day options in the foreseeable future and will transition to providing 20 hours of Early Childhood teaching in three-year-old and 30 hours in four-year-old for all students well ahead of government requirements.

From 2023, the Government introduced free Kinder for 3-year-old and 4-year-old children at participating services.

The Department of Education funds all Early Childhood services at different tiered levels. As an Independent School, we access different funding from that of the local Kindergartens and Child Care Centres and our funding is at a lower rate. However, as an Independent school, we can offer a wide range of opportunities such as high-quality facilities, staffing above ratios, strong literacy and numeracy programs, specialist classes, and a broad range of unique experiences. The quality of our programs is what separates us from other services and while the future funding arrangements are not yet clear, we commit to being transparent when this occurs.

Places in the Early Learning Centre (ELC) are in high demand, so please ensure you register your child’s interest early to avoid disappointment.