Learn Through Play

We create engaging experiences where children can explore, discover, imagine and learn through play. Our programs nurture curiosity, confidence, independence and school readiness.

Grow & Thrive

Every child is unique. Our experienced educators take the time to understand each child, supporting their individual interests, strengths and development in a safe, relaxed and nurturing environment.

Connect & Belong

Strong relationships are at the heart of what we do. We build meaningful connections between children, families, educators and our community, creating a preschool where everyone feels welcome, valued and included.

Our Programs

We offer 3 Year Old and 4 Year Old Kindergarten programs, designed to give children the skills, confidence and positive experiences they need as they prepare for their next step into school. Our Combined Program

Our 3 Year Old Kindergarten program runs alongside our 4 Year Old Kindergarten program, allowing children to learn and play together in a supportive, mixed-age environment.

The program is led by three experienced educators: a highly experienced Bachelor-qualified Kindergarten Teacher and two Diploma-qualified Educators.

The Benefits of Learning Together

Our combined 3 and 4 year old program provides many benefits for children:

• Strong relationships: Children build lasting relationships with the same educators across their two years of kindergarten.

• Individualised learning: Educators develop a deep understanding of each child, allowing them to support their individual interests, strengths and learning needs.

• Learning from each other: Younger children benefit from the experiences and leadership of older children, while 4 year olds develop confidence, responsibility and leadership skills.

• Rich social learning: Mixed-age play supports communication, social skills, language development and collaboration.

• More educator support: Three educators within the learning environment provide greater opportunities for individual attention, guidance and meaningful interactions.

• Indoor and outdoor learning: Our indoor/outdoor program gives children the freedom to explore, engage in active play, or enjoy quiet, self-directed experiences at their own pace

Our Community

Proudly serving local families since 1975, Seaford Heights Preschool is managed by a volunteer parent committee and supported by a team of qualified and experienced educators.

Together, we create a place where children feel safe to be themselves, confident to explore and excited to learn.

Our kindergarten Values

• Learning through play

• Honesty and fairness

• Consideration and respect for others

• Emotional support

our kindergarten goals

• To nurture children's interactions, competence and language development through rich, intentionally planned curriculum 

• To welcome children to our kindergarten community and foster a joy of learning

• To respect each child's knowledge and skills, and to support and celebrate each child's development and learning

• To promote a sense of self worth, accomplishment, confidence and independence

 Why learning through play?

Current research in early childhood education suggests that children learn best through play. For this reason educators strive to provide children with long periods of uninterrupted play where children can explore their environment, manipulate materials and interact with adults and peers to gain understanding of their world and facilitate their learning.

The preschool provides experiences and opportunities that promote both structured and unstructured play.  Our kindergarten programs facilitate learning through play by:

• Communicating with and observing children educators guide children’s learning and challenge their thinking, taking into account each child’s identity, learning style and abilities.
   

• Curriculum is based on the Early Years Learning and Development Framework taking into account children’s knowledge, interests and developmental needs as well as local and current events.

• The curriculum has a mixture of child initiated, adult led ,adult guided and spontaneous learning opportunities.  
   

• Educators document children’s learning to develop an understanding of each child, to guide future curriculum development and to share with children and families.

OUR PLAY BASED CURRICULUM:

• Allows for long periods of uninterrupted play; time to allow  children to develop play and themes

• Is presented so resources and materials are inviting to children and encourage exploration, learning and inquiry.

• Includes developing warm and trusting relationships that allow children to feel secure and supported in the learning environment and encourage strong peer relationships

• Encourages child led experiences as well as incorporating intentional teaching.

The preschool curriculum is based on the Early Learning Years Learning and Development Framework.  The framework addresses 5 key areas that are essential for children's learning and development:

• Identity

• Community

• Well Being

• Learning

• Communication

These learning areas form the basis of the preschool curriculum and Seaford Heights Preschool plans a play-based curriculum on individual and group needs and interests.  There is a range of child directed, teacher initiated, teacher guided and incidental learning activities that take place every day.  The curriculum is documented for parents to read and available at any time.