St Helena Pre-School

At St Helena Preschool, the eductional program is underpinned by the following principles:

• That early education in the years before formal school provides a link between home learning and curriculum-based school learning.
• That children are individuals who bring prior knowledge and experience to the program, and approach learning and life in unique ways.
• That play is a child's natural way of expressing, sharing, extending and modifying accumulated knowledge skills and attitudes.
• That learning is a social activity and children learn best when they can share their ideas, as equals, with each other (peers) and adults (teaching, mentoring, guiding and collaborating). 

We offer two four year old programs, known as the Kanga and Koala groups. Each program is made up of two short sessions (3 hours) and one long session (5 hours). We also offer a three year old program, known as the Possum group, made up of two short sessions (2.5 hours) per week.  Click here to view our session days/times.

St Helena Preschool offers first class facilities including a large, shady outdoor play area with swings, sheltered sand-pit, climbing equipment, cubby-house and a large soft-fall bicycle track. Indoors, a variety of learning experiences are offered such as painting, a childrens library, construction, collage, music and creative play. Each session provides indoor and outdoor activities with large and small group experiences which are designed and modified depending on each child's interest and skill level.

We appreciate, encourage and welcome parent participation in the program and respect the value of family and their contribution to the learning process. All parents, grandparents, guardians etc. are invited to assist during a session approximately once per term. This gives you a chance to see your child at work and play and be involved in the process.

The teaching staff is provided with ongoing professional development opportunities to ensure the maximum benefit for your childs individual development. All of our staff are trained in Asthma and Anaphylaxis management and hold current first aid certificates. The Preschool is a smoke-free and nut-free environment.