CHILDREN AT PLAY

ENROLMENT FORM

NEWSLETTERS

The St. Maroun’s College Preschool is privately owned.  It is licensed by the Department of Community Services but not subsidised by the Federal Government.  Children who attend must be between the ages of 3-5 years and be fully toilet trained.  The hours of operation are between 8:30am to 3:00pm Monday to Friday.  We are closed for six (6) weeks of the year.

The Preschool is dedicated in providing appropriate and stimulating programs to enhance the development of every child. Our learning techniques are child focused and the individual needs of each child are incorporated into the programs delivered by the Preschool.  We are committed to protecting and upholding the rights of the child and view the care of your child as a partnership between the Preschool and home.

The Preschool is staffed by an Authorised Advanced Childcare Supervisor alongside two other Childcare workers.

The St. Maroun’s College Preschool aims to support a child’s smooth transition into the Primary School.

Daily Routine

8:30am                            Centre opens

8:30am to 9:30am            Children engage in indoor play, participating in a number of activities to enhance and develop their fine motor, social/emotional, cognitive and language skills.

9:30am to 10:00am            Children have morning tea.

10:00am to 11:30am       Children have outdoor play, where various gross motor experiences such as obstacle courses craft are set up to further develop and challenge their coordination, balance, eye/hand/foot coordination, social skills, imagination and exploration. 

11:30am to 12:00pm          Children have group time.  Children are split up into two groups of 3-4 year olds and 4-5 year olds.  They are introduced to concepts, basic mathematics and numeracy, language experiences, social, musical and creative experiences.

12:00pm to 12:30pm          Children have lunch and are toileted.

12:30pm to 2:00pm           Children have sleep time.  They are NOT forced to sleep but are encouraged to rest whilst listening to soft music.

2:00pm to 2:45pm            Children are woken up and encouraged to put on their own shoes.  Quiet activities are provided.  These vary depending on the children’s interests throughout the day.  Stories are read and songs are sung.

2:45pm to 3:00pm             Children have fruit and Preschool closes.