Storypark
One way we let you know about day-to-day happenings is Storypark. Storypark is a communication tool that helps you and your child’s educators record, share and extend your child’s learning.
It’s free, private and online, and you’ll be invited by your centre to join with an email link to set up your account. You can also download the Storypark app on your phone. You’ll be in control of who can see what and it belongs to you (you’ll also have access to it after your kindergarten years).
You can find out more about how Storypark works for your family on our blog.
Other ways we keep in touch
We keep you informed via:
- Wall displays showing what children are learning
- A transition statement for schools about their capabilities and how they learn
- Email, SMS and phone calls. If something is urgent, we’ll send an SMS
- Posters and other general announcements in the foyer
We don’t allow any of our team or visitors to take photographs or videos of children without your consent, including for marketing. Similarly, we ask that you inform us if you want to take a photo of your child at the centre during a special moment, such as a birthday, and if you want to share that photo on social media.
If you’re not sure what’s allowed, please ask our team.
How to give feedback
Feedback is always welcome and the different ways to share it with us are displayed in the foyer of your service. The best people to share complaints with are your Nominated Supervisor, Centre Director or Area Manager.
Alternatively, you can share your feedback via to our platform 1Place. It’s where you can share compliments or complaints about a service. You can tell us your name or remain unidentified if you wish. All feedback submitted is reviewed and followed up.
Fees, funding and operating hours
All children in Victoria who are 3 and 4 years old can access two years of Free Kinder. This is available at sessional kindergartens and some early learning centres.
Find out more about the Victorian State Government’s Best Start, Best Life program here.
Our kindergarten services follow Victorian school term dates and public holidays. Visit your centre page to confirm specific operating hours and session times.
Your privacy
ECMS has a dedicated Privacy Policy which illustrates how we will collect use, disclose, manage and transfer personal information, including health information.
If you have a question, fill out the form and one of our team will get back to you.
ECMS acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants of the nation and the traditional custodians of the lands on which we live, learn, work and play. Aboriginal people have a long tradition of teaching and learning through sharing their connections with country, community, language and culture. We recognise their continuing connection to the country, and we pay respects to elders past and present.