Our Curriculum
A strong, comprehensive Preschool Program that prepares every child with the confidence and abilities to successfully transition to Primary School.
A Holistic Approach to Early Learning
We take a holistic approach to early learning and every step of your child’s growth and development. Our program is grounded in the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the National Quality Framework (NQF), with play-based learning embedded in daily routines so that curiosity, not repetition, drives every discovery.
Because every child learns differently, our curriculum is never one-size-fits-all – it flexes around each child’s interests, pace and personality, while steadily building the skills they’ll need for the “big year” ahead.
Four Pillars of Our Program
Learning Plans Built Around Your Child
Each child receives a documented individual learning plan, with goals aligned to the EYLF and their own developmental milestones. Progress, observations and milestones are shared with families through StoryPark, keeping you connected to your child’s day-to-day discoveries.
- Documented individual learning plans for every child
- Goals mapped against the EYLF and developmental milestones
- Real-time updates and observations shared via StoryPark
- A genuine family partnership model – you are part of the plan
Learning That Looks Like Play (Because It Is)
Play is how young children make sense of the world, and it’s also how they learn best. Our educators are intentional about it: they set up spaces that spark curiosity, then step in at just the right moment with a question, an idea or a helping hand to stretch that learning further. Sometimes your child leads the play, sometimes an educator gently guides it – either way, every block tower, dress-up game and mud-kitchen mix is quietly building problem-solving, social skills and a genuine love of learning.
- Children choose the materials, playmates and direction of their play
- Educators step in with the right question, idea or challenge at the right time
- Spaces are designed to spark curiosity, exploration and creativity
- Everyday routines and transitions become learning moments too
Healthy Bodies, Healthy Habits
Munch & Move is a NSW Health initiative woven through our daily routine, helping children build fundamental movement skills alongside healthy eating and hydration habits that last well beyond preschool.
- Fundamental movement skills through active outdoor play
- Learning the difference between everyday and “sometimes” foods
- Building the habit of regular water breaks and hydration
- Reduced screen time in favour of active, hands-on learning
Wellbeing Skills for Life, From Day One
We’ve partnered with The Resilience Project to bring evidence-based wellbeing lessons into everyday play. Through games, stories and their GEM TV videos, children build four simple habits – Gratitude, Empathy, Mindfulness and Emotional Literacy – that support positive mental health for life. Every child builds their own learning portfolio, and the take-home Cozy Koala program means the conversation continues at home too.
- Gratitude, Empathy, Mindfulness & Emotional Literacy, taught through play
- GEM TV videos and session plans designed by early years educators
- Every child builds their own wellbeing learning portfolio
- The Cozy Koala take-home program connects learning to home life
One Curriculum, Two Journeys
Our EYLF-aligned program looks a little different in each classroom – see how it’s tailored to your child’s stage.
Bumble Bees Room
Play-based learning, sensory exploration and first friendships, in an environment where children feel safe, loved and secure before moving into more structured learning.
See the Bumble Bees Room →Lady Bugs Room
Our School Readiness program, developed with local primary schools, builds pre-literacy and pre-numeracy skills alongside emotional regulation and conflict resolution.
See the Lady Bugs Room →See Our Curriculum in Action
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