The Story Begins Here
Our Setting
Macleod Preschool is located in a beautiful setting in the heart of Macleod Village.
At Macleod Preschool we provide three and four year old kindergarten programs in a safe and secure environment where children can express themselves, celebrate diversity and enjoy kindergarten.
Our program offers children the opportunity to grow and develop through play – the way children learn best.
Our Educators
All educators at Macleod Preschool have a strong sense of commitment and are passionate about Early Childhood Education, their work with children and the preschool. They are dedicated, motivated and caring and have a wide range of experience, skills and knowledge which contributes to our rich and diverse programme. All educators work collaboratively both as a teaching team and with families to provide a positive and meaningful programme. We are fortunate to have long serving educators who have established relationships and reputations with families in the community.
Our lead educators have a Diploma or Bachelor of Teaching – Early Childhood, and many years of teaching experience in early childhood services; while our co-educators hold either Certificate III or Diploma of Children’s services, as well as many years of professional experience.
Macleod Preschool has been rated as Exceeding National Quality Standard. Information about the National Quality Standard.
Our Philosophy
As Educators we embrace the values and beliefs reflected in our Philosophy which underpins our Practice. We continually strive to ensure we keep up to date with current research and embrace new ways of being and doing.
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Respect for children, families and colleagues is paramount.
Building relationships with families is of utmost importance.
Early Childhood is a special stage of life and as Educators we aim to act in the best interests of children at all times.
In promoting the rights of children, who are capable, competent, active learners, able to confidently make choices about their learning.
Every child is part of several communities, therefore learning and development never takes place in isolation.
Every child’s family, community and culture should be acknowledged in the Early Childhood setting.
In valuing diversity – of children and families, beliefs, abilities, language, interests, ethnicity, strengths, experiences.
All children have different needs, talents, qualities.
Every child/person has a valuable contribution to make.
Children learn in many different ways and we embrace a holistic approach to early childhood education.
In the provision of a safe, caring, responsive environment.
In a collaborative approach to early childhood education, working in partnership with children, families and communities.
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A sense of belonging, security, safety and wellbeing.
A child safe environment and teaching children self protective skills
Skills, knowledge and positive dispositions towards learning.
Respect, individuality, creativity, inclusion.
The rights of children.
Open communication between children, families and staff.
The expression of feelings in an appropriate manner.
Positive role modelling.
Friendship and social development.
Co-operation and collaboration.
Community awareness and involvement.
Healthy habits.
Environmental awareness and sustainable practices, including worm farming, water conservation, recycling, reusing, and sustainable teaching and learning practices.
Reflective practice.
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Positive attitudes towards diversity and difference
The vast developmental levels of children.
The strengths and unique talents of children and staff.
The EYLF and the VEYLDF
The emerging interests of the children.
A curriculum that is individual to each group within our Centre.
A child focused approach.
Meaningful interactions and relationships with children
Our Programs
Starting kindergarten is an important and special milestone in your child’s life. Our 3 year old program aims to nurture the children’s confidence, expanding their awareness and adventure in learning.