About us
Isabel Henderson Kindergarten has been in operation since 1913 and is a high quality kindergarten provider.
IHK provides a range of carefully planned play-based programs reflective of the National Early Years Learning Framework and of the five learning and development outcomes:
Isabel Henderson Kindergarten celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2013. The kindergarten began in 1913 as the Fitzroy Mission Kindergarten at the corner of Young and Leicester Streets, in what was then a poor and overcrowded suburb. Today the kindergarten is a vibrant and well resourced centre in North Fitzroy running long day kindergarten programmes for 3 to 5 year olds. There are many interesting stories to tell of the kindergartenʼs evolvement over the last 100 years and we have an exciting future to look forward to.
- Children have a strong sense of identity
- Children are connected with and contribute to their world
- Children have a strong sense of wellbeing
- Children are confident and involved learners
- Children are effective communicators
Isabel Henderson Kindergarten celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2013. The kindergarten began in 1913 as the Fitzroy Mission Kindergarten at the corner of Young and Leicester Streets, in what was then a poor and overcrowded suburb. Today the kindergarten is a vibrant and well resourced centre in North Fitzroy running long day kindergarten programmes for 3 to 5 year olds. There are many interesting stories to tell of the kindergartenʼs evolvement over the last 100 years and we have an exciting future to look forward to.
Isabel Henderson Kindergarten Code of Conduct:
Isabel Henderson Kindergarten has zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to promoting and protecting the safety and wellbeing of all children.
Everyone working at the kindergarten is responsible for the care and protection of children and reporting information about child abuse.
As outlined in our Code of Conduct, IHK;
Everyone working at the kindergarten is responsible for the care and protection of children and reporting information about child abuse.
As outlined in our Code of Conduct, IHK;
- respects the right of the child and values diversity
- acknowledges the vulnerability of Aboriginal children, children from culturally and linguistically diverse background and children with a disability and has zero tolerance of discrimination
- maintains a duty of care towards all children at the service
- is committed to the safety and wellbeing of each child at the service
- is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all staff at the service
- provides a safe and secure environment for all at the service
- provides an open, welcoming environment in which everyone's contribution is values and respected
- is committed to communicating openly and honestly
- is committed to continually learning how to be inclusive and respectful of cultural needs
- encourages volunteers, students, parents/guardians and visitors to support and participate in the program and activities of the service.
