We believe that all children are individual; therefore the program is centred on the children’s interests, abilities and needs in a caring, safe and friendly environment.
Preschool Philosophy - What we are all about
Our service is a happy place where children laugh, play and have fun. We create a sense of belonging where our children can develop self-confidence, feel valued and connected to others and subsequently develop valuable, meaningful relationships.
All children are respected as competent, capable and active participants in their learning, which will be a journey of discovery. Opportunities will be provided for the children to explore, investigate experiment and participate in shaping the learning environment.
We ensure that all children are treated equally and provide a place and resources that will enable children to gain confidence, resilience and strength so that they can respond to diversity and treat the environment with respect. We understand that children learn from their family and we know how important family is in children's learning and therefore we provide an environment that allows families to feel welcome, relaxed and respected, and allows them to be able to communicate with educators about their chid. We believe that educators are important in a child's leaning environment and therefore will ensure that all educators are respectful, flexible, promote positive interactions, support children's play, guide behaviour and provide warm, affectionate and responsive relationships.
What does my child do at Preschool and what is the routine?
Pre school gives your child an ideal opportunity to socialise with other children, experience familiar and challenging play related activities and to grow further in all developmental areas.
On arrival children are greeted by staff, they put away their belongings - bags and hats in their locker, their cup on the tray and lunchboxes in the fridge.
They are then free to choose any of the indoor activities available on the day - art and craft, manipulative material, home corner etc. Mid morning is time to help pack away in readiness for Group Time - songs, stories, discussions, games etc followed by morning tea. Outdoor play follows, then the children prepare for and have lunch then play outside again till approximately 2pm. We then pack up and go inside for quiet activities and games until it is time to come together for a story or songs before the bus children leave. The children who are still at preschool have fruit which is supplied for afternoon tea then choose quiet activities until home time. During the summer months the daily routine is reversed to avoid the midday sun.
Newsletters
Newsletters are written at least twice a term. These will be available on Early Works or if you prefer a paper copy please see the staff.
If you do not request the hardcopy note we assume you are happy to receive notes via Early Works.
PLEASE READ your newsletters as they contain vital information about due dates for things such as -
- fees
- excursions or performance forms and money
- book orders
READING NEWSLETTERS AND TAKING NOTE OF IMPORTANT DATES ETC IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
Licensing and Funding
Nyngan Preschool is Licensed by the NSW Department of Education and Communities. Currently, positions are held by
- Service Provider - Nyngan Preschool Inc.
- Nominated Supervisor - Chantelle Finlay
As a licensed service the Preschool must abide by the Early Childhood Education and Care Services National Regulations.
Nyngan Preschool is a non profit organisation partly funded by the State Government, the remaining funds necessary to cover operating costs are drawn from Attendance Fees, fundraising and donations.
Nyngan Preschool is an Incorporated Association managed by a small voluntary Board of Directors. The Board is made up of current parents, previous parents and other community members.
As an Incorporated Association Nyngan Preschool requires parents to be members.
Membership is required to be paid annually at the beginning of each calendar year (or on commencement of your child's enrolment).
Fees
With the completion of the Department of Education Start Strong Funding some fees are covered by the Grant and no out of pocket fee expense will be incurred by the families.
Preschool charges an annual enrolment and membership fee as well as an equipment levy each term.
Preschool levies for 2025 are:
- $21.00 Enrolment fee per child
- $24.00 Equipment levy per term/ per family (term one paid in advance with enrolment fee)
- $15.00 Annual Association Membership
For Families NOT accessing Department of Education funding, fees will be payable as invoice is received and payable each Term.
Service Fees are set prior the beginning of each school year.
PLEASE NOTE - FOR FAMILIES WHO OPT TO CLAIM THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PRESCHOOL FUNDING AND SIGN THE DECLARATION, NO INVOICE WILL BE PASSED ON TO FAMILIES (IE FUNDING WILL COVER ENROLMENT FEES LEVIES AND ATTENDANCE FEES)