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About Us

We are a non-profit community owned preschool which caters for children aged 3-6 years. Our preschool offers a spacious grassed area with plenty of room for play, exploration and adventure and is set in a natural landscape of blue and green.

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide a pathway to quality early childhood education and development through the National Early Years Quality Framework (NQS).

Our Vision

Our vision is to meet and exceed the expectations and needs of current and future families, and to deliver a high quality interest and play based learning program within the framework of our existing philosophy and mission of the service, and effectively utilise the available facilities to ensure the long-term viability of the service.

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Operations & Policies

The operations and policies are dedicated towards providing excellent service with integrity, honesty, respect, tolerance, understanding, kindness and concern for others. These are formulated with parent, educator and community input and in accordance with current regulations.

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Curriculum

The curriculum is non-discriminatory, non-biased, non-threatening and reflects a cross-cultural approach. The pre-school employs the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) as a guide to best practice in developing a quality program for all children who attend. The curriculum is play based and co-constructed in partnership with the children, educators and families.

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Relationships

Relationships are at the heart of our service. Parental involvement is welcomed and valued. Our focus is on relationships and partnerships with both educators and children and educators and families. We urge parents and interested community members to be involved in the management and operation of the preschool.

Cooranbong Valley Community Preschool is committed to providing the highest quality learning experience for your child in preparation for their entry to school and life. The broad aim of the service is to support families by providing a quality play-based educational programme for three years to school age children.

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Operations & Policies

The operations and policies are dedicated towards providing excellent service with integrity, honesty, respect, tolerance, understanding, kindness and concern for others. These are formulated with parent, educator and community input and in accordance with current regulations.

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Environment

The environment is safe, warm, clean, secure and inclusive. The educators are caring, highly motivated, qualified, passionate and well prepared professionals. The Early Years Learning Framework vision supports an environment where adult’s and children’s diverse perspectives, ideas, actions, expectations and knowledge can be realised across the five learning outcomes:

Outcome 1:   Children have a strong sense of identity
Outcome 2:   Children are connected with and contribute to their world
Outcome 3:   Children have a strong sense of wellbeing
Outcome 4:   Children are confidant and involved learners
Outcome 5:   Children are effective communicators

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Relationships
 

Relationships are at the heart of our service. Parental involvement is welcomed and valued. Our focus is on relationships and partnerships with both educators and children and educators and families. We urge parents and interested community members to be involved in the management and operation of the preschool.

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Curriculum

The curriculum is non-discriminatory, non-biased, non-threatening and reflects a cross-cultural approach. The pre-school employs the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) as a guide to best practice in developing a quality program for all children who attend. The curriculum is play based and co-constructed in partnership with the children, educators and families.

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Director
 

Our director is Keli-Ann Speering

Sun Safe Hats & Shirts Available

Hats $18  |   Shirts $29.50  
Speak to one of our staff to purchase.
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Our Flow of the Day

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Morning

9.30am |  Munch & Crunch 

‘Gunbalanya’ Good Tucker Song music cue 

by Thumbs Up (The Little Jimmy Foundation)

Under the pergola on tables & picnic blanket

A space to come together to meet and discuss our day while eating our healthy fruit and vegetables.

Acknowledgement to Country

Choose our savers, weather & sun safe monitors

Discuss our intentions for the day

8.30am - 9.00am  |  Our Day Begins 

Parents/Guardians to apply

sunscreen to child/ren on arrival

 

Find our locker name.

Sign in with our ‘belonging stone’.

Put our belongings away.

Put on our hat.

Wash & dry our hands.

Invitation to Explore & Play

Indoor / Outdoor Areas /

Verandah Table Opportunities

Munch & Move

Opportunity in morning or afternoon​

Free Flow Exploration

Children engage in free-flow play, moving naturally between spaces to explore, create, and learn at their own pace.

Midday

Invitation to Explore & Play

Indoor Studio Room / Outdoor Areas.

Verandah Table Opportunities

Tidy away / refresh areas

Communal Lunch

‘Gunbalanya’ Good Tucker Song music cue by Thumbs Up (The Little Jimmy Foundation)

Under the pergola on tables & picnic blanket

 

Educators will join children and promote healthy eating and sustainable practices through their interactions.

Re-apply sunscreen.

Invitation to Rest & Relax 

'Just Be’ music cue by Kira Willey

Children are offered opportunities to participate in:

Yoga & Mindfulness

Storytime

Restful verandah activities

Invitation to Wonder, Create, Learn & Move

Verandah / Home Room / Outdoor Areas

Tidy away / refresh areas

Invitation to Home Room

Project Work or intentional teaching opportunities.

Project work or intentional teaching opportunities happen at a variety of times throughout the day.

Optional Afternoon Tea

Verandah Tables

2.00pm - 3.00pm  |  Transition to Home

Invitation to Studio Room / Verandah Tables or Outdoor Game Opportunities​

Invitation to put on shoes & organise bags.

3.00pm - 4.00pm  |  Our Day Ends​

Wash & dry our hands

Afternoon

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Environment

The environment is safe, warm, clean, secure and inclusive. The educators are caring, highly motivated, qualified, passionate and well prepared professionals. The Early Years Learning Framework vision supports an environment where adult’s and children’s diverse perspectives, ideas, actions, expectations and knowledge can be realised across the five learning outcomes:

Outcome 1: 
Children have a strong sense of identity
Outcome 2:   
Children are connected with and contribute to their world
Outcome 3:   
Children have a strong sense of wellbeing
Outcome 4:   
Children are confidant and involved learners
Outcome 5:   
Children are effective communicators

Director.png

Director

Our director is Keli-Ann Speering

Morning

8.30am - 9.00am  |  Our Day Begins 

Parents/Guardians to apply

sunscreen to child/ren on arrival

 

Find our locker name.

Sign in with our ‘belonging stone’.

Put our belongings away.

Put on our hat.

Wash & dry our hands.

Invitation to Explore & Play

Indoor / Outdoor Areas /

Verandah Table Opportunities

9.30am |  Munch & Crunch 

‘Gunbalanya’ Good Tucker Song music cue 

by Thumbs Up (The Little Jimmy Foundation)

Under the pergola on tables & picnic blanket

A space to come together to meet and discuss our day while eating our healthy fruit and vegetables.

Acknowledgement to Country

Choose our savers, weather & sun safe monitors

Discuss our intentions for the day

Munch & Move

Opportunity in morning or afternoon

Free Flow Exploration

Children engage in free-flow play, moving naturally between spaces to explore, create, and learn at their own pace.

Midday

Invitation to Explore & Play

Indoor Studio Room / Outdoor Areas.

Verandah Table Opportunities

Tidy away / refresh areas

Communal Lunch

‘Gunbalanya’ Good Tucker Song music cue by Thumbs Up (The Little Jimmy Foundation)

Under the pergola on tables & picnic blanket

 

Educators will join children and promote healthy eating and sustainable practices through their interactions.

Re-apply sunscreen.

Invitation to Rest & Relax 

'Just Be’ music cue by Kira Willey

Children are offered opportunities to participate in:

Yoga & Mindfulness

Storytime

Restful verandah activities

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Afternoon

Invitation to Wonder, Create, Learn & Move

Verandah / Home Room / Outdoor Areas

Tidy away / refresh areas

Invitation to Home Room

Project Work or intentional teaching opportunities.

Project work or intentional teaching opportunities happen at a variety of times throughout the day.

Optional Afternoon Tea

Verandah Tables

2.00pm - 3.00pm  |  Transition to Home

Invitation to Studio Room / Verandah Tables or Outdoor Game Opportunities

Invitation to put on shoes & organise bags.

3.00pm - 4.00pm  |  Our Day Ends

Wash & dry our hands

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Our Flow of the Day

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