Will your child be ready when kindy starts?
Our School Ready program gives children the exact skills WA primary schools expect on day one. Not just academics, but the confidence, independence and social skills that make the difference.
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How many of these can your child do confidently?
These are the skills WA primary school teachers say matter most in the first weeks of kindy. Not reading or writing perfectly, but the foundations that let a child settle in and start learning.
Six pillars that build a confident, capable school starter
Our School Ready program is structured around six areas that directly align with what WA kindy and pre-primary teachers expect. Every activity, every routine and every interaction is designed to strengthen these skills.
Literacy foundations
Letter recognition, phonics awareness, name writing, storytelling and a love of books. We build the skills that make learning to read feel natural, not forced.
Numeracy foundations
Counting, patterns, shapes, sorting, measuring and early problem-solving. Embedded into play so children develop mathematical thinking without worksheets.
Fine motor skills
Pencil grip, cutting with scissors, threading, drawing and mark-making. The physical skills that underpin writing, art and self-care at school.
Social and emotional readiness
Taking turns, sharing, managing disagreements, expressing emotions with words. The skills that determine whether a child thrives socially in the classroom.
Independence
Managing their own belongings, opening lunch boxes, putting on shoes, toileting, following routines. The practical skills that give children confidence on their own.
Listening and focus
Sitting in group time, following multi-step instructions, waiting their turn to speak. The attention skills that teachers rely on from week one of kindy.
What the year looks like
A structured progression that builds skills gradually, so children are confident by the time school starts.
Term 1: Foundations
Building routines, fine motor skills, learning to work in small groups. Getting comfortable with structure and expectations.
Term 2: Building skills
Letter and number recognition, name writing practice, longer group sessions. Growing independence in self-care routines.
Term 3: Consolidation
Applying skills with increasing independence. Problem-solving, creative projects, managing social interactions with less educator support.
Term 4: School transition
Practising school-like routines and building excitement about the next step. A graduation celebration to mark the milestone.
School Ready vs. general childcare
Not all centres offer a dedicated school readiness program. Here's what sets a structured approach apart from general play-based care for pre-kindy children.
| Skill area | General childcare | Daisy's School Ready |
|---|---|---|
| Pencil grip and name writing | Sometimes, informally | ✓ Structured daily practice |
| Group listening (10+ min) | Short circle times | ✓ Progressively longer sessions |
| Independence skills | Varies by educator | ✓ Deliberate daily practice |
| Letter and number recognition | Exposure through play | ✓ Intentional, scaffolded program |
| Emotional regulation | Reactive support | ✓ Proactive skill building |
| School transition support | Rarely offered | ✓ Term 4 transition program |
See the School Ready program in action
Book a tour and watch a session. Meet the educators, see the learning environment and ask us anything about how we prepare children for school. Places for 2026 are limited.