ABOUT OUR CENTRE
Welcome to Botanic Ridge Family and Community Centre
At Kids First, the early years are about building confidence, curiosity and important social skills that help children thrive.
Our kindergarten is a warm and welcoming place where children feel safe, supported and ready to explore. Through play-based learning, they build confidence, develop social skills, make friends and discover new interests — all while laying the foundations they need for a positive start to school.
Children are eligible to start kindergarten if they turn 3 or 4 by 30 April in the year they begin.
Use the virtual tours above to explore our learning spaces, or complete our enquiry form to request an in-person tour. We’ll be in touch to confirm a time that works for your family.
ABOUT OUR CENTRE

How to Enrol
Enrolments for this service are managed through the City of Casey Council (for both 3-year-old and 4-year-old kinder), and there’s no cost to apply.
- Step 1 - Submit your application. Complete the Online Registration Form on the City of Casey website and list Botanic Ridge Kindergarten as your preferred service.
- Step 2 - Welcome email. Once we receive your application, you’ll get a welcome email from us with the next steps and a link to any additional forms we may need.
- Step 3 - Enrolment assessment. Our team carefully reviews applications based on priority and availability. If we need more information, we’ll be in touch
- Step 4 - Confirmation of enrolment. Once your child’s place is confirmed, you’ll receive a confirmation email - including details about their allocated group and program start date.
To enquire about enrolments or request further information, please complete this enquiry form. A member of our Early Years team will contact you to assist.

Meet Our Lead Teacher, Lucinda
At Kids First, our passionate lead teachers are at the heart of every kindergarten program. They create warm, inclusive environments where children feel safe, supported and inspired to explore, learn and grow.
Lucinda brings a joyful, thoughtful approach to early learning. She loves fostering strong connections with each child and encourages exploration through play, imagination and meaningful relationships.
“I am very passionate about the education of young children and facilitating for their future education. I believe in creating learning environments for all children inclusive of their learning skills and abilities. I am always trying to find new and innovative ways to extend on my existing knowledge on children and my teaching practice.”

Timetable 2025 Term 1 - 4
4-Year Old Timetable
Kangaroo Group
- Monday, Tuesday & Thursday: 8:45am - 1:45pm
Koala Group
- Monday, Thursday & Friday: 8:45am - 1:45pm
Kookaburra Group
- Monday, Tuesday & Friday: 8:45am - 1:45pm
Emu Group
- Monday, Tuesday & Thursday: 8:45am - 1:45pm
Wallaby Group
- Monday, Wednesday & Thursday: 8:45am - 1:45pm
Possum Group
- Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday: 8:45am - 1:45pm
Wombat
- Monday, Thursday & Friday: 8:45am - 1:45pm
3-Year Old Timetable
Joeys
- Wednesday & Friday: 8:45am - 1:45pm

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