ABOUT OUR PRESCHOOL
Norwood Community Preschool - the preschool by the park - is a not-for-profit organisation that has been operating in the local community since 1959.
Norwood is financially supported by fees from attending families, NSW Government grants and parent fundraising.
Find out more about why the NSW Government is committed to ensuring that all children in New South Wales can participate in 600 hours of quality preschool education in the year before school, and how this affects your fees.
The learning environment is surrounded by bush and parkland and we are fortunate to have plenty of shade and a large outdoor play area.
THE FINER DETAILS
Norwood Community Preschool (NCP) is licensed to enrol 25 children per day aged from 3 to under 6 years old.
Fees & hours
Our hours are 8.15am to 3.45pm, Monday to Friday and our terms operate in line with NSW school terms. The preschool is not open on school holidays or public holidays. Fees are charged for term weeks only.
Fees 2023 - please contact the office for further information 02 9477 2258.
Meals
Meals are not provided by the preschool. Parents/Carers must pack morning tea and lunch each day. Educators will assist the children with their lunch boxes and positively encourage them to be self skilled at meal times in preparation for school. NCP is a nut free environment.
Wait list
Children may be entered on the wait list from 2 years old. There can be no guarantee that all children on the waiting list will be allocated a position at the pre-school, as this depends on the age of the child, the number of children on the list, and the number of places available each year.
Placements for the following year will commence in the first week of August.
Should your child not get a place for the beginning of the year their name will be kept on the list, and you will be offered a position when available.
Please complete the form here or email the preschool to request a pdf.
Our Vision
Our vision is to educate and support the children of today who will be our community leaders of tomorrow.
Our Philosophy
We offer a warm and nurturing environment where each child feels that they belong, as well as providing a safe and healthy environment that embraces the ‘Rights of the Child’.
We offer a play-based learning program that is open ended, collaborative and allows children to develop skills at their own pace, explore, experiment, discover and build relationships.
We believe that children are strong and capable and have the capacity to succeed. We will support each child in their own unique journey which is based on their learning style, needs and interests.
We acknowledge that children learn first in the context of their family and bring with them a diverse range of knowledge and experiences. We will work in partnership with parents to achieve their goals and outcomes.
Our learning environment encourages children to be active participants. We believe children have the right to make their own choices and decisions and promote spontaneous child-initiated activities. Our spaces are stimulating, enjoyable and include a variety of natural resources.
We promote reciprocal relationships between our staff, children, families and the community, and provide an inclusive environment where equity, diversity and respect are valued.
As a team we will support one another, work collaboratively, and champion each other’s learning development to build shared professional knowledge.
We embrace the unique qualities of the staff and recognise that these will enhance positive relationships with children and families as well as guiding quality practice.
We value the importance of sustainable practices and believe in a shared responsibility for our environment. We will teach it and practise it to ensure we remain a part of our community for future generations…
The Early Years Learning Framework
Norwood Educators use the government prescribed Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) which encourages learning through play. EYLF describes childhood as a time of "belonging, being and becoming". The programme will be created by building on each child's interests and abilities, this is done through observation and documentation which is shared with each family.
Storypark
This secure online communication tool allows the teachers and families to:
· Share information between us and you on the learning and development of your child
· Understand your child’s interests and abilities so that this can be incorporated into the daily program
· Create a portfolio of your child’s learning that travels with your child and can be accessed by you at any time
· Share our own community culture and heritage
· Provide feedback