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

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)​