Our philosophy

At Ashcroft Public Preschool, our philosophy reflects the beliefs and values of our preschool community. It assists educators in considering our approach to learning, development and wellbeing. It underpins our procedures and guides all aspects of our operations and practices.

At Ashcroft Public School Preschool, we believe Early Childhood Education plays a vital role in the development of a well-rounded child.

We pride ourselves on our warm, caring environment that nurtures each child’s uniqueness. Our Preschool educators are dedicated to ensuring each child’s individual interests and abilities are catered for in a positive early childhood setting.

Our centre is inclusive of all children and supports the development of each child through individualised learning opportunities.

Our play-based curriculum is responsive to children’s needs and interests and reflects the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) to provide children with a sense of belonging, being and becoming within our centre.

Our preschool is well resourced and is reflective of the children’s learning and achievements. The learning environments are constructed to challenge all children to develop their knowledge of the world around them.

We understand that children learn within the context of their family and community therefore developing strong partnerships with families is crucial to ensure connections are formed.

Our experienced team, is committed to engaging in professional learning opportunities and continuous reflection to ensure an ever-evolving curriculum that links with the EYLF and lays the foundations for future learning.

Our Preschool is an integral part of Ashcroft Public School and opportunities to engage with the wider school is embedded throughout the preschool year. We are committed to the Behaviour for Success program, which supports the development domains of social and emotional wellbeing. This is enhanced through the transition to school program that ensures children, and their families have a smooth progression to Kindergarten.