Long Day Care & Preschool · St Ives
Kelvin Kindergarten St Ives
Small centre. Deeper connection. Every child is known.
Familiar faces. Gentle beginnings. A place where your child is known.
Why families choose Kelvin
A small centre where relationships come first.
Personal care and intentional early learning, held together by familiar people and calm daily rhythms.
Familiar educators
A familiar face at drop-off who knows your child’s routines, cues and personality.
Calm relationships
Warm, responsive care that helps children feel secure.
Intentional learning
Thoughtful experiences shaped around each child.
Our rooms
A place to grow, room by room.
Each stage has its own rhythm, relationships and opportunities for growing capability.
14–24 months
Young Toddlers
A gentle beginning.Familiar relationships, responsive care and sensory play create a secure base for early exploration.
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2–3 years
Toddlers
Room to explore.Predictable rhythms and hands-on play support growing language, independence and self-regulation.
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3–4 years
Preschool
Confidence for what comes next.Child-led projects and intentional teaching help children investigate ideas, strengthen friendships and grow confidence.
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Freshly cooked onsite
Fresh meals, made here with every child in mind.
Our menu is shaped by family feedback and children’s individual needs. We buy fresh ingredients and prepare meals in our own kitchen—not delivered pre-packed for reheating. We carefully plan for dietary requirements and introduce children to flavours inspired by different cultures, helping mealtimes feel nourishing, familiar and joyful.
- Cooked onsite from fresh ingredients
- Menu shaped by family feedback
- Individual dietary needs carefully considered
- Multicultural flavours for children to explore
Made in our kitchen. Guided by families. Enjoyed by children.
Explore Meals & NutritionWhat learning looks like here
Learning you can see.
Real moments of shared attention, thoughtful guidance and growing independence.
Learning through conversation
Educators join children’s thinking, listen closely and extend ideas.
Language & Expressive Communication · Social Competence
Curiosity in action
Children test ideas, notice change and learn through hands-on investigation.
Executive Function · Confidence as a Learner
Confidence through connection
Familiar educators help children join in, communicate and feel that they belong.
Social Competence · Self-RegulationOur approach to learning
Learning with purpose. Ready for school.
Children build confidence, communication and independence through play, close relationships and intentional teaching. Because our educators know each child well, they can plan meaningful experiences around each child’s interests, strengths and next steps.
- Self-Regulation
- Language & Expressive Communication
- Executive Function
- Social Competence
- Confidence as a Learner
The people your child will know
Familiar educators. Secure relationships.
Children feel safe and learn with confidence when they are surrounded by educators they know and trust. Our stable team builds close relationships with children and families, creating continuity from one day to the next.
Kelvin family voices
What families have shared.
★★★★★
“My kid has spent wonderful years at Kelvin Kindy.”Judie Zhang · Google review
★★★★★
“The educators are warm, respectful and caring.”Tong Ge · Google review
★★★★★
“My two little ones absolutely love it.”J Chen · Google review
Visit Kelvin Kindergarten
Come and see how Kelvin feels.
Meet us. See the rooms. Take your time.
Book a TourHave a question before you book a tour?
Tell us your child’s age, preferred days, ideal start date and anything you would like to discuss. Our St Ives team will get back to you.