About Ewing
Located on Manning Road in Malvern East, Ewing Kindergarten has been providing kindergarten services since 1946. It was born out of the community’s vision to provide the Malvern East community with an enriching social and educational environment for children.
Today, Ewing Kindergarten remains a community-run not-for-profit kindergarten dedicated to providing an exceeding kindergarten service and continuously improving and enhancing the experience for children, families and our staff.
Our approach is focused on:
Nature Play: Our approach centres on meaningful and engaging play experiences that revolve around nature, sustainability, and the integration of First Nations perspectives and knowledge.
Tailored Education Programs: We craft education programs to ensure they align with the children's interests, strengths, and needs, creating a vibrant and responsive learning environment aligned with our Philosophy.
Welcoming and Inclusive Environment: We pride ourselves on creating a welcoming and inclusive setting. We prioritise building strong, reciprocal relationships with both our children and their families.
Strong Community Ties: We maintain deep ties with our local community, fostering a sense of belonging and an understanding of our interconnectedness with others.
At Ewing Kindergarten, we're committed to guiding the children on a journey of self-discovery, nurturing their full potential through immersive and engaging experiences. Our dedicated team draw on their extensive expertise, our Philosophy, the National Quality Framework, and the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework to tailor an exceptional program.
The kindergarten is governed and supported by a parent-led Committee of Management.
🌱 Our Commitment to Child Safety
Ewing Kindergarten is a child safe organisation
Ewing Kindergarten is committed to providing a learning environment where every child feels safe, respected, and supported. We embrace the rich diversity of our community and actively welcome Aboriginal children, ensuring their cultural identity is valued and protected. Child safety is important to everyone at all levels of our organisation and is at the heart of our leadership, our daily practice, and every decision we make. We have zero tolerance towards abuse and racism.
We work closely with families and our wider community, communicating openly about how we keep children safe and inviting meaningful participation in matters that affect their child. We understand that every child is different and has different needs, and we make sure children and families can access the information and help they need. Children are encouraged to understand their rights, express their views, and speak up if something doesn’t feel right. Their voices guide our work.
Our staff are trained to recognise signs of harm, respond appropriately, and create safe physical, social, and online environments. We document how we identify, avoid, and stop risks of child abuse or harm, and we continually review and strengthen our policies, procedures, and risk-management practices to ensure they remain effective and easy for families to understand. Clear processes for raising concerns or complaints help children and families feel confident and supported.
At Ewing Kindergarten, child safety is not just a requirement—it is a promise. We listen, we protect, and we champion the wellbeing of every child in our care.
