An early learning centre with heart.
care
We offer a higher than required staff-to-child ratio and care for children aged 2.5-5. We have created an environment encouraging independence, stimulating curiosity, and supporting an eagerness for learning, with a particular focus on social development. Our routine allows for flexibility for individual needs but also provides security and predictability so children learn to anticipate the day.
community
Supported by the North Sydney Council, we are a non-profit community-based centre proudly running for over 15 years. The preschool was established by parents in the local community, offering an affordable service. Our funding and fees directly deliver and enrich the quality of the preschool. We believe a connectedness with parents and family is imperative to our centre’s success.
curriculum
We have a developmentally appropriate program aiming to nurture and encourage each child to develop at their own pace. Every child is seen as a unique and special person and the overall program is planned according to each child’s learning needs, strengths and interests. Activities and experiences find a balance between the structured and unstructured, focused on a play-based curriculum that aligns with the Early Years Learning Framework.
From small beginnings come great things
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Each child has the right to be an individual and to have their physical and emotional needs catered for at all times.
Our care and program are of the highest possible standard and reflect the latest knowledge and ideas.
The individuality of parents and families is respected and our practice of care and education is appropriate to the child’s family and situation.
Our practice respects and reflects the community’s aspirations for the care and education of young children.
Our centre is responsibly managed and the service provided is affordable within our community.
The individual needs of staff and educators are respected and the centre provides a supportive environment for their personal and professional needs.
A typical day
Our preschool runs from 8:30 AM-3:30 PM, Monday to Friday. Our days are flexible depending on the children’s unique needs, use the + toggles to learn more about a typical day.
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8:30 AM — Preschool Opens
Preschool opens (children encouraged to assist with unpacking their bags). Teachers are guiding indoor and outdoor environments (Sunscreen applied on arrival) – programed activities begin.
9:00 AM — Program Start + Scheduled Bio Break
Morning welcome group / Language Concept group
Toilet / Nappy Change / Hand washing
10:00 AM — Morning Tea
-NB Family provides food, we are a nut-free centre
11:00 AM — Scheduled Bio Break
Toilet / Nappy Change / Hand washing
11:15 AM — Play-Based Learning
Indoor our outdoor
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12:15 PM — Scheduled Bio Break
Toilet / Nappy Change / Hand washing
12:30 PM — Lunch
NB Family provides food, we are a nut-free centre
1:00 PM — Meditation Time + Scheduled Bio Break
Children have the option to rest or simply engage in a quiet activity
Toilet / Nappy Change / Hand washing
1:30 PM — Indoor Free Play + Scheduled Bio Break
Toilet / Nappy Change / Hand washing
2:30 PM — Indoor Structured Play + Scheduled Bio Break
Story / music & movement /
games / singing
Toilet / Nappy Change / Hand washing
2:45 PM — Afternoon Tea
NB Family provides food, we are a nut-free centre
3:00 PM — Outdoor Free Play + Scheduled Bio Break
Toilet / Nappy Change / Hand washing
3:25 PM — Pick Up
Parents meet at back gate for sign out, opportunity to discuss day
3:30 PM — Preschool Closes
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We communicate via email with inquiring families to ensure our staff are fully focused on working with the children and not tied up on the phone.
Our centre is open from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM Monday to Friday.
Parents are responsible for providing their child with a morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea on the days they attend. The preschool does not make food.
If your child is not toilet trained, parents will be responsible for providing nappys on the days their children attend.
Monday-Tuesday we typically have our older group at the centre (3-5 years old)
Wednesday-Friday we typically have our younger group at the centre, with older children welcome as well (2.5-5 years old)
Though we have scheduled bio breaks, children are continually encouraged to use the toilet throughout the day and nappys are changed on an as-needs basis.
We currently partner with SoccaJoeys for an outdoor play session once a week.
We have several celebratory days that the schedule adapts to, these are noted on a monthly activities calendar.
A daily photo gallery is sent to parents via our app, HubHello.
We’re happy to be upfront and transparent with our fees because we are for kids, not for profit.
We support Child Care Subsidy and the Start Strong program.
Investment
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Monday-Wednesday: $99 per day
Thursday-Friday: $109 per day
*before Child Care Subsidy or Start strong are applied
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Wednesday-Friday $109
*before Child Care Subsidy or Start strong are applied
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Please note: we communicate via email with inquiring families to ensure our staff are fully focused on working with the children and not tied up on the phone. Responses can take up to 48 hours.