Chelsea Heights Kindergarten is proud to be a community-run early childhood service, where teachers, educators, parents, friends, and members of our community work together to create a welcoming and connected learning environment for children. 

 

While many kindergartens are moving toward Early Years Management (EYM) where a central organisation oversees multiple services, Chelsea Heights Kindergarten has chosen to remain proudly community managed. EYM models can bring consistency and streamlined administration, but often at the cost of individuality, family involvement, and community connection. 

 

As a community kindergarten, we are able to make decisions that truly reflect our local community’s values and needs. We celebrate the unique characteristics, cultures, and diversity within our area, and we use that richness to inform our curriculum, programs, and connections. Through local excursions, professional in-house experiences, and community partnerships, our kindergarten fosters a strong sense of belonging and place for every child. 

 

Our Committee of Management (COM) is made up of dedicated parent and community volunteers who provide governance and oversight of the kindergarten. The Committee works closely with our Education and Operations Teams to ensure the kindergarten continues to thrive. The day-to-day running of the kindergarten is managed by our Operations and Educational team, the Committee plays a key role in decision-making, policy, compliance, and maintaining our community identity. 

 

Alongside the Committee, our Fundraising and Connections Crew (FCC) provides another way for families to get involved. The FCC is a separate group from the Committee of Management, focused on fundraising, events, and community connection. This team plans fun, family-friendly activities that bring our community together and raise funds to directly enhance our programs, equipment, and facilities. 

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We are fortunate to have an amazing operations team who are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the kindergarten and work along side COM and the Education team. They are an amazing asset to our kindergarten and help reduce the workload of COM and the educational team. 

 

At Chelsea Heights Kindergarten, we truly believe that children benefit most when families and educators work together. Whether through the Committee of Management, the FCC, or simply lending a hand at an event, every contribution strengthens our community and helps create the warm, inclusive, and joyful kindergarten experience we are known for.