Rhinos Room (4–5 Year Olds)

Ready for School and Beyond

The Rhinos Room is where your child takes bold steps toward kindergarten and beyond. Through purposeful play, immersive projects, and real-world learnings and experiences, children leave us not just school-ready, but life-ready.

From early writing and problem-solving to self-regulation and group collaboration, we prepare children for the transition to school with the skills and mindset they need to thrive in the classroom and beyond. This is school readiness that goes deeper, nurturing capable and curious learners who are excited for what’s to come.

All-Inclusive Activities

Every child deserves the chance to explore, play, and discover. Which is why our enrichment activities are included in your daily fees.

A Typical Day at Little Leo’s

Routines are flexible to accommodate the children’s needs, special events, wet weather, extreme heat and high UV ratings.

  • AM Routine
  • PM Routine

AM Routine

7:00 AM

Centre opens / Breakfast / Indoor play / Family grouping (Lion Room)

7:30 AM

Indoor and Outdoor play offered / Breakfast / Rotational Experiences / Sunscreen is applied as children arrive

8:45 AM

Morning meeting including Acknowledgement of Country / Group time / Transition time for morning tea / Toileting routine / Sunscreen applied

9:00 AM

Progressive Morning tea is served

9:30 AM

Indoor play and Outdoor Play offered / Creative expression / Project work

10:30 AM

Rotational Experiences / Mandarin (Monday) / Italian (Friday) / Preschool Workbooks and Reading Eggs offered / Toileting routine

11:45 AM

Literacy time / Transition to lunch

PM Routine

12:00 PM

Lunch is served

12:30 PM

Toileting routine / Transition to rest time / Sunscreen applied / Rotational Experiences offered for non-sleepers

2:00 PM

Transition from rest and rotational Experiences / Sunscreen

2:30 PM

Progressive Afternoon Tea is served

3.00 PM

Afternoon Group time and transition to afternoon programs

3:15 PM

Indoor and Outdoor play offered / Sport (Wednesdays) / Rotational Experiences / Music and Movement / Project work / Preschool Workbooks

3.30 PM

Yoga (Thursdays) / Indoor & Outdoor play / Sunscreen

5:00 PM

Late snack is served / Indoor and Outdoor Experiences offered

5:30 PM

Family Grouping in Lion or Giraffe room / Swing Yard

6:00 PM

Centre closes

Nurturing Big Thinkers with Big Confidence

We lay strong academic foundations in literacy and numeracy through hands-on, play-based learning that keeps children engaged. Explore more about our School Readiness program.

Activities that encourage curiosity, questioning, and reflection help children develop cognitive agility and confidence.

Through guided peer interactions, children practise empathy, self-regulation, and collaboration – skills that support lifelong wellbeing.

From structured sport to outdoor play, physical activity builds strength, coordination, and healthy habits.

Art, music, and imaginative play remain vital tools for expression, emotional processing, and confidence.

Children expand their vocabulary, storytelling skills, and verbal expression. They also begin forming early writing skills.

We foster self-sufficiency with routines that encourage children to manage belongings, hygiene, and responsibilities.

Celebrating different cultures and perspectives broadens understanding and fosters inclusivity.

Offsite adventures and project-based experiences help children apply their learning in new, meaningful ways.

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    Early education, ahead of the pack!

    Early education, ahead of the pack!

    Early education, ahead of the pack!