Preschool Aims:

• To provide a happy, safe and stimulating environment in which children can learn.

• To provide a stepping stone from the family to the formal education system.

• To provide an environment in which families and teaching staff can work together to meet the individual needs of the child.

• To accommodate the individual needs and interests of each child by providing appropriate activities.

• To provide a range of experiences which build upon and reflect the child’s cultural background.

• To foster a sense of security and inclusion for children, parents and caregivers.

• To develop on-going communication between staff, families and children.

• To employ staff who enjoy working with both children and their families.

• To develop co-operative relationships between staff and Board members.

• To encourage and support the professional growth and development of staff.

 

To see full preschool philosophy see Parent Handbook

Mrs Stacey Sayre

Director / Educator

Mrs Kathy Odgers

Educator

Mrs Simone White

Teacher/Educator Leader

Mrs Liz Fryer

Educator

Mrs Amanda Scott

Educator

Mrs Patricia Tzortzis

Educator

Mrs Tammy Angilley

Educator

Mrs Sharon Adams

Educator

Mrs Kayla Mills

Educator

Mrs Laura Chinchio

Educator

Mrs Brooke Swain

Office Administrator

Facts:

• Engaging play experiences including woodwork, gardening, swings, ipads, scooters, water play and singing with the piano

 

• Quality incursions and excursions

 

• Teaching sustainable practices including worm farms, composting,water tanks and chicken coop

 

• Large natural outdoor area

 

• Extensive resources available for children

 

• Funds go directly back into preschool

 

• Board of parents and community members responsible for the general management of preschool

 

• Above staff to child ratios

 

• Mixed age group rooms

 

• Two room preschool

 

• 39 place service

 

• Strong links with the community including ongoing communication with local primary schools

 

• Preschool practices reflect the guidelines of the National Quality Framework

 

• Preschool program covers the principles, practices and five learning outcomes of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)​