About Us

About Our Owner

Samar Khalaf is the proud owner and director of Putney Playgrounds Kindergarten and has been at the service since 2000. Samar is a trained teacher and a mother of 3 children herself and is a big part of the Putney and wider community.


Samar is passionate about her role as Director and is dedicated to ensuring children are provided with a safe, nurturing and loving environment to blossom and grow.

 

Samar’s professional philosophy is to create a true home away from home environment for our children, families and educators and to support families to raise well rounded, holistic children.


Please feel free to arrange a tour of this spectacular service and meet with our very experienced leader Miss Samar.

Our Team

At Putney Playgrounds Kindergarten, we believe our educators are our greatest asset, and we take pride in the quality of our team. Our dedicated educators are carefully selected for their experience and qualifications to ensure quality care for your child.


Every one of our educators is a trained professional with a deep passion for education. Many of our educators have specialised training in fine arts such as music, art and theater.


Our team includes educators of all ages, each bringing their own unique experiences, personalities, and a touch of magic. We value the motivation and individual strengths of every team member as much as their qualifications.


All our educators are friendly, welcoming, helpful, and supportive, possessing the compassion and patience needed to provide your child with the care they deserve.

Our Goal

  • Collaborate with Parents and Families: Work as partners with the parents and families of our children.
  • Provide Support and Resources: Offer information, contacts, and support for the children, parents, and families.
  • High-Quality Care and Learning: Ensure a high-quality care and learning environment.
  • Engaging Learning Programs: Offer a program based on the Early Years Learning Framework, enabling all children to experience engaging learning that builds success for life.
  • Safe and Loving Environment: Create a safe, secure, happy, and loving home-like environment where children feel a sense of belonging.
  • Celebrate Childhood: Provide a place where childhood is a time to be, to seek, and to make meaning of the world.
  • Responsive Learning Spaces: Develop vibrant and flexible spaces that are responsive to the interests and abilities of each child.
  • Resource-Rich Environment: Create an environment rich in resources to stimulate learning and development.
  • Experienced and Caring Educators: Employ educators and staff experienced in nurturing, caring for, and valuing children.
  • Child-Centered Approach: Recognise and respond to each child’s strengths, abilities, and interests.

Putney Playgrounds

Kindergarten

Toddlers Education

Children develop knowledge about themselves and their world through curiosity and exploration.

Pre-schooler's Education

Children continually develop their curiosity, creativity, questioning, investigative, and problem-solving skills.

Kinderloop

The educators are responsible for documenting, planning, recording, assessing, and evaluating the children's experiences at Putney Playgrounds Kindergarten.

Arts & Crafts

At Putney Playgrounds, we believe that engaging in art and craft activities enhances all aspects of children's development.

Incursions

Incursions offer educational experiences that give children additional opportunities to investigate and explore.

Fitness, Nutrition and Hygiene

At Putney Playgrounds Kindergarten, we prioritise good health and physical well-being.

Important Documents

Waiting List Form 2024

We are currently at capacity; however, please submit a Waiting List Form to be notified of upcoming availabilities.

Our Handbook 2024

Putney Playgrounds Kindergarten consistently updates its handbook. Please download the latest version.

Come Visit Us


We invite you to come and experience Putney Playgrounds Kindergarten.

See our dedicated staff with the children.



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