

Why Community Preschool?
When you choose a community based preschool you are selecting one that:
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is run by the community for the community;
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is not-for-profit with all fees directly benefiting your child's education;
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strives to keep fees affordable for families;
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employs qualified early childhood teachers;
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operates with small group sizes with professional, experienced and well trained educators.
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provides a safe and well-resourced educational setting for children and a caring and nurturing environment;
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welcomes parent participation and strives to build strong partnerships between families, staff and local community.
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encourages ongoing professional development for all staff;
The overall benefits of a quality early childhood education setting for your child helps them to develop in the following ways:
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building intellectual skills and a love of learning.
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improving language and communication skills.
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developing social and emotional maturity and the ability to relate effectively and positively with peers and adults.
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working towards development of social play skills, co-operative play and conflict resolution.
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encouraging independence, self-esteem and self-confidence.
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provision of endless opportunities to explore the world around them and their own creativity through music, arts, crafts and drama.
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learning great habits for life such as healthy eating, the importance of physical activity and developing a positive outlook on life.
Term Dates 2022
Term 1
Tuesday 1st February - Friday 8th April
Term 2
Tuesday 26th April - Friday 1st July
Term 3
Monday 18th July - Friday 23rd September
Term 4
Monday 10th October - Tuesday 20th December