We are located on block south of Como West Public School, on the corner of Bindea Street and Lincoln Crescent behind the Presbyterian Church (of which we are tenants).
At what age can my child start?
We cater for children from 3 years to school age.
What are the hours?
8.00am to 4.00pm Monday to Friday.
Do you provide lunch?
No, children bring lunch from home in a lunch box (just like big school). Birralee provides morning and afternoon tea. Water bottles are readily available. All food is kept refrigerated until eaten including lunch boxes.
Do you close for school holidays?
No, we are open all year except 4 weeks over Christmas/New Year and Public Holidays. Please note: we DO NOT charge for public holidays.
Do you employ qualified staff?
Our teaching staff Paula Hunt and Sue Matheson both have their diploma of Teaching in Early Childhood Education both have 20 years experience and are over qualified for the positions held at Birralee. They are your child's main contact teachers, we believe a child's basic preparation for school starts as young as 3 years. All staff under go training in First Aid, Working with Special Needs Children, Child Development, Child Protection, Occupational Health and Safety and Safe Food Handling.
All staff have demonstrated a genuine understanding of the needs of children and their families. All staff agree to abide by the Code of Conduct, Privacy Act and Structure and Classification of Duties as set out by the Department of Community Services Rules and Regulations. All staff undergo security checks including identity and Police Records checks.
We look forward to welcoming you and your child to Birralee.
Birralee Kindergarten is a privately owned centre which has been servicing the community and providing quality child care for the past 30 years. Originally located on the corner of Lincoln and Bindea Streets where the Presbyterian Church is now located. Birralee was started by a local, Mrs Nancy Campbell. Birralee had several owners throughout the years finally purchased in 1984 by current management. During the 1994 bush fires Birralee was burnt to the ground, and was temporarily relocated in Mulyan Street on a block of land donated rent free by the Catholic Church. Birralee purchased a demountable building and with help from family and friends and encouragement by the Como community re-established within four weeks of the bush fire. On 16th September 1996 Birralee relocated to Bindea Street and once again became tenants of the Presbyterian Church.
At Birralee Kindergarten we offer a service that aims to provide high quality child care by promoting the physical, social, emotional and cognitive development of young children and by responding to the needs of the family.
We believe that each child comes to the centre with a different set of experiences, knowledge and interests. We seek to build on the child's home experience and acknowledge the diverse range of backgrounds in families. The families are valued and their diverse backgrounds are accepted and reflected in our programs.
The Way Staff Interact with Children:
We seek to provide a warm, safe, caring, stimulating environment that meets the developmental needs of each child.
We seek to know each child, based on observation and interaction and provide experiences that match each child's unique interests and development.
We believe that play is essential to young children's learning.
We endeavour to meet the needs of children's natural curiosity by providing opportunities for them to experiment, discover, solve problems and find out about themselves, other people and the world around them. We believe that social interaction is invaluable and gives opportunities for children to value diversity, to accept and enjoy differences in other people, their customs and themselves.
We believe that language and learning go hand-in-hand - language increases a child's understanding. Mother-tongue language will be fostered alongside the development of skills in English.
We believe that each child has the right to develop a strong Sense of trust and self-esteem, dignity as a human being and self-respect. Care and respect for others will be promoted.
Each child should have opportunities and guidance to develop self-discipline and the confidence to make choices, take responsibility and achieve independence.
Aims
To create and maintain a nurturing, secure, stimulating, homelike environment for the children.
To create and maintain a caring, welcoming, secure and supportive environment for the parents.
To recognise and promote varying backgrounds of the families in care.
BAG - One large school bag with name clearly marked (bog should be large enough to hold all items).
LUNCH - A nutritious lunch in a named lunch box. (Please, no blues, choc, nut products etc.)
DRINK BOTTLE (water only)- To place on trolley available at all times (Fruit juice is given at morning
and afternoon tea.)
SHEETS - One fitted and one flat cot sized sheets will fit our stretcher beds. One pillow case with name clearly marked to place sheets into.
HAT - due to our sun protection policy all children must wear a hat if they are to play outside. Please
make sure you apply sunscreen on your child every morning (sunscreen is provided at the sign in table if
you forget) Staff will re-apply throughout the day.
SPARE CLOTHES - In case of accidents, please place clothes in a plastic bag all items should be clearly
marked.
PAINTING SHIRT - dad's old T-shirt is a cheap alternative.
APPROPRIATE CLOTHING - Please dress your child in play clothes they can manage, this will assist in
self reliance when going to the toilet (overalls may be inappropriate).
Enrolment Form
Please click the link above to open our enrolment form.
Parent Handbook
Please use the link above to open our handbook for more information.
48 Bindea St COMO NSW 2226
Ph: 9528 6975
Please feel free to call us on the number above or complete the form below and we will contact you as soon as possible.
