Life at Emali
3 Years

Pre-Kindy

"Children learn as they play. Most importantly, in play, children learn how to learn."

- O.F. Donaldson

Building Independence, Imagination, & Early Skills

As children move from the toddler stage into pre-kindy, their world expands rapidly. At Emali, our Pre-Kindy program is specially designed to harness this stage of discovery and growth by fostering confidence, independence, and foundational skills in preparation for their journey towards school. Through structured play, interactive learning, and positive social interactions, our educators guide each child to explore, imagine, and grow.

Our Pre-Kindy program is rooted in the principles of the Early Years Learning Framework, with an emphasis on play-based learning, sensory development, and relationship building. Emali also delivers the Government’s Flying Start 3-Year-Old Preschool Program, enriching children’s learning through experiences that support early literacy, communication, confidence, and school readiness. Alongside this, children are encouraged to develop important life skills through real-world play experiences that promote independence, problem-solving, self-help skills, as well as positive social interactions in a safe, supportive setting.

Here’s what a day looks like!

At this stage, Pre-Kindy children are developing their social skills, problem-solving, and language at a rapid rate. Learning through play becomes more structured, seeing the introduction of experiences that set the foundations for literacy and numeracy skills and school readiness.

6:30 - 8:00AM

Breakfast

Nothing like starting the day with a freshly prepared breakfast

8:00 - 9:30AM

Planned experiences

Arriving full of beans, let's get our hands dirty and some of that energy burnt up!

9:30AM

Morning tea

Keeping them fuelled with nutritious snacks and culturally inclusive ingredients

10:30 - 11:30AM

Indoor/outdoor play

Young children need physical activity to promote healthy development that support a healthy and active lifestyle later in life.

11:30AM

Lunch

More freshly prepared and locally sourced nutrition.

12:30PM

Rest time

Quiet time to recharge, relax (and a nap if needed) to let the day's learning soak in

2:30PM

Afternoon tea

More nutritious goodies!

3:30PM

Planned experiences & play

Keeping your little-one engaged with playful activities designed to promote development and school readiness.

5:30PM

Late snack

Really? More food!? Yes! These little ones get a very generous 5 servings of mostly organic food every day!

6:30PM

Pick up, yay!

It's time to wrap your little-one up in a big warm hug and wrap up their little journey to face another day of fun tomorrow.

Curiosity, Cooperation, & Early Development

Our Pre-Kindy program is carefully crafted to provide a blend of learning and play that builds foundational skills in communication, problem-solving, and creativity. With hands-on activities and nurturing guidance, we focus on supporting each child’s sense of wonder and curiosity. We encourage exploration while fostering early social connections and self-expression, all in a safe, child-centered environment.

Early language & communication skills

Social skills & emotional resilience

Physical activity & motor skills

Imagination & creativity

See what another day at Emali looks like

Every step of a childs development is as unique as they are! See below the special journey each little one goes on each day at Emali.

Discover everything you need to know about our holistic curriculum

Our happy families

Hear from our wonderful families.

“Emali is a parent and child-friendly centre with well-maintained facilities and a welcoming atmosphere. The educators are knowledgeable, caring, and take the time to connect with each child individually. I especially appreciate the timely updates through the app, which help us stay informed and reassured throughout the day. My 1-year-old daughter is really enjoying her time there, and we’re grateful for the wonderful care she receives. Thank you, Emali!”
Rajyalakshmi A - Emali Campbelltown parent
Emali is a beautiful, friendly and welcoming community.The staff are amazing with supporting my kids as they grow and navigate toddlerhood. The staff always have heaps of activities for the kids to explore and learn. My kids have made loads of friends and enjoy going to spend time with them at the facility.
Tarsh H - Emali Brighton Parent
The team at Emali have gone over and above to make my son feel welcome and comfortable. They have been a fantastic centre for us and we would definitely recommend them. The staff and management are really lovely and happy to help whenever possible.
Angela I, Emali Morphett Vale Parent
Highly recommend this centre, if you are thinking about enrolling, definitely do it! The staff are so beautiful and treat all the kids so well! It’s like a big family and I trust them all so much with my child!Best decision we have made going to Emali, we have seen so much positive growth since attending, if I could give more than 5 stars I would!.
Chloe K, Emali Prospect Parent
We have been sending both of our girls to Emali since they were just 8 months old, and we couldn't be happier with the care they receive. All of the educators here are truly exceptional. They know our girls so well and always go above and beyond to make sure they are happy and thriving. Also, the food provided is top-notch, and the timings are perfect for the kids. We trust them completely with our girls' care, and it gives us peace of mind knowing they are in such good hands. I highly recommend Emali to any parents looking for a nurturing and supportive environment for their little ones.
Subodh K, Emali Brighton Parent
My child has been attending Emali Salisbury for 2 years now. During this time they have grown in to a confident, happy and well rounded little person. The team at Emali genuinely care about each child as an individual and it really feels like an extension of our family. The excitement my child shows when we arrive for the day makes me so happy and allows me to feel confident leaving them in their care. I highly recommend this centre for anyone looking for care for their little family members.
Roxanne H, Emali Salisbury Parent

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