The Pre-School operates during school terms. Monday – Friday from 9.00 – 3.00. Extended hours 8.30-9.00 and 3.00-3.30 for an extra fee. The Pre-School is closed during school holidays and on public holidays.
We cater for children from 3 to 5 years of age.
Pre-School education has undergone a great many changes over the past few years. It is not child minding and it is not only a preparation for school. Pre-School children spend a great deal of time at play, because it is during these most formative years that the child learns through play experiences. Each play activity and piece of equipment in the pre-school has a specific purpose in the development of the child.
The children are encouraged to develop physical, creative and manipulative skills, as well as their ability to communicate and co-operate with other children and staff. The children will learn songs, listen to stories, share ideas and experiences and develop a sense of balance and rhythm in musical experiences.
We look forward to welcoming you and your child to our preschool, please do not hesitate to contact us to discuss enrolments or to organise a time to view our lovely preschool.
To provide a caring, loving and secure environment, which promotes children’s learning through planned and spontaneous play experiences.
To foster each child’s development and encourage the individual child to reach their potential in all areas – social, emotional, physical and intellectual.
To provide the opportunity for families to have fun and enjoy being part of the pre-school.
To enable all families regardless of cultural background or child’s additional needs to be welcomed into the pre-school.
DAILY ROUTINE
9.00 Children and families arrive
9.00 Outdoor Play – Children select from a variety of experiences. Often spontaneous learning experiences occur.
10.00 Small music groups – Children participate in music and movement experiences
10.40 Pack away time – Children are encouraged to pack away areas of the outdoor environment.
10.45 Morning Circle – small groups- children sing songs and the roll is taken.
10.50 Morning Tea – children are encouraged to be independent and social
11.00 Indoor Play – Children can select from a variety of experiences from books, blocks, puzzles, craft, home corner and many more.
12.20 Pack away time – Children are encouraged to pack away their activities.
12.30 Group time – small groups-children participate in language experiences such as stories, singing and drama
1.00 Lunch – The children are encouraged to be independent and social.
1.20 Quiet reading and Sharing Bag
1.45 Outdoor Play – Children select from a variety of experiences outside.
2.15 Pack Away – Children are encouraged to pack away the outdoor areas.
2.20 Group game – children are involved in a group game such as ‘Duck, duck goose’
2.30 Table activities –Children select from a range of table activities
2.45 Parents start collecting children- parents collect children from inside
3.00 Extended Hours begins
All food sent to Pre-School should be of a high nutritional value. Staff will support your efforts to encourage the children’s good eating habits.
Grays Point Pre-School is a NUT FREE Pre-School. Parents are asked not to provide your child with any food products containing nuts such as peanut butter and nutella, cakes etc with egg.
Please provide your child with:
MORNING TEA – in a container clearly marked with his/her name. Such as yoghurt, fruit, cheese and crackers. Please send food prepared ready for your child to eat.
LUNCH – either a sandwich or salad with extras such as cheese, sultanas, fruit etc. (in a separate container to morning tea)
DRINK – a drink container with water for morning tea and lunch.
Containers and drink bottle needs to be clearly labelled and placed in the fridge in the appropriate place.
Please do not send lollies, chips, fairy bread, roll ups, cordial, soft drink, muesli bars (many have a high sugar, salt and fat content), sweet biscuits, canned fruit or yoghurt that the child cannot open by self or any products containing nuts/eggs.
Waitlist Form
Please use the link above to open our waitlist form.
118 - 120 Grays Point Road
GRAYS POINT NSW 2232
Ph: 9524 3404
Please feel free to contact us on the number above or fill in your details below and we will contact you as soon as possible.
