About Us
We have a proud history of providing quality early childhood education to children in the Cronulla community since 1939. Over 70 years later, we have become an integral part of the local community caring not only for our children, but providing opportunities for their families to access support networks and make connections with local services.
Our Culture
Learning
A play based curriculum approach strongly supports the Belonging Being and Becoming of every child as outlined in the Early Years Learning Framework . We enjoy spontaneity and the great value in learning from each moment, person and resource that we may encounter. Our learning environment and the natural world are integral elements of our lives, the importance of sustainability is intentionally yet authentically ingrained. Commitment to a positive and intentional transition to school processes is embedded throughout all aspects of our learning program, routine , environment and interactions.
Connecting
We connect with peers, educators, families, our community and wider networks. Connecting with individuals includes a strong commitment to equity and inclusion. Connection strengthens social skills, communication and opportunities for life long learning. Through connecting we show respect and understanding of diversity, learn about ourselves as well as scaffold learning for others. Connection focuses on respectful, collaborative and meaningful relationships between management, educators, families, children and our broader community.
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Exploring
As a Preschool, we encourage inquisitive and curious play based learning. Through exploring we enable endless opportunities for empowering children to problem solve, hypothesis, create, engage, grow and develop whilst following their own interest, learning styles We embed the EYLF curriculum to support each child in becoming the best they can be on their journey through the preschool years to the early years of school.
Latest News
Enrolling Now for Preschool 2021
We are exciting to be taking enrollments for 2021. Preference is given to children who turn 4 before 31/7/2021 (as it is their last year before formal schooling) BUT the great news is , as we are a 3 Room Centre we are also keen to hear from you if your child is only 3 […]
Digging Patch Revamp
Our dirt patch is one of our most popular play spaces outdoors. Edible Kids Garden Landscapers did a revamp for us making this space even more enticing and exciting with additional plants, stepping stones, logs, sandstone edging, a mud kitchen and of course more DIRT! We are ready to dig.
Funding for 3year olds in 2019
We are pleased to share the news that the Start Strong funding has been extended to include 3 year old for 2019. This funding allows us to reduce our fees for eligible 3 years old that are enrolled in our preschool. We have a few positions available for 2019, please contact us today or drop […]
What The Parents Say
Cronulla Preschool from our experience has helped develop our daughters social skills, her confidence, her emotional awareness as well as help her with risk playing.
This is as important to us as academic skills which Cronulla Preschool also implements through a play { based curriculum } and daily interactions.
Kids who transition to school the following year are starting with a range of skills including social and emotional, to help navigate their first year in big school.
Maria Jordanova (Parent 2020)
Jewel Corp Pty Ltd
We can tell that our students that come from Cronulla Preschool have been learning and nurtured in an environment that encourages inquisitive play, problem solving and creativity. They demonstrate strong social and emotional skills that support them in the transition to BIG school. A play-based learning environment, with a focus on school readiness, supports our incoming students to have the skills and self-confidence to adapt to the social and academic expectation of school.
From Kindergarten Teachers at Cronulla South Public School 2020
you have well and truly gone beyond all expectations we had on all fronts. Your entire team have an amazing way with children which will hold our child in good stead for the rest of his life.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart
We the Nanny and Da of Tabitha would like to thank you for a wonderful morning at your Preschool. Thank you for the lovely photo of the 3 of us and the sweet poem.