At Koninderie Community Based Preschool we inspire a love for learning through engaging curriculum, thoughtful guidance, and genuine care. We are committed to ongoing reflection and improvement, adapting our practices to best meet the evolving needs of our children and families. Our preschool is a place where joy, growth, and discovery can thrive. By embracing curiosity, fostering relationships, and nurturing each child's potential, we lay the foundation for a future filled with limitless possibilities.

Children will;

  • be recognised as capable, unique and creative individuals
  • have equal opportunity to participate, contribute and engage in all parts of our program through play-based learning and intentionality
  • thrive in a safe, nurturing and caring environment
  • be supported to learn about and care for their own well-being
  • be empowered to become active learners in a social setting that recognises the importance of peer mentoring, role modelling, discussions and learning together
  • have fun with friends and develop a sense of belonging
  • be supported to develop self-confidence, resilience, responsibility, independence and self-regulation skills

In relation to Educators we believe;

  • we are advocates for children’s rights, safety, wellbeing and education
  • we bring our own skills, strengths and knowledge
  • in commitment to ongoing professional development and continuous improvement with a growth mindset
  • in working in a supportive and collaborative team environment
  • in promoting respect for self, others, resources and the environment
Our Philisophy
Our Philisophy

In relation to Families we believe;

  • families are respected as children’s first and most influential teachers
  • in building connections to maintain consistency between home and preschool
  • families are encouraged to contribute and share their input to support a strong foundation of learning
  • families are supported to build confidence and capacity in their parenting role

Our environment will;

  • be a welcoming, stimulating and flexible space that is responsive to the interests, needs and abilities of each child
  • spark open-ended interactions, exploration, curiosity, discovery and connections with nature
  • have a balance of self selected, spontaneous activities and intentionality

Our preschool will;

  • nurture and foster a healthy community within our preschool
  • form partnerships with schools and other support agencies to advocate for children and support all families
  • be active community members by inviting relevant agencies into our preschool for incursions and participating in excursions in the wider community

We acknowledge the Dharawal people as traditional owners of this land on which we reside and pay our respect to elder’s past, present and emerging.

  • Australia
  • Aboriginal
  • Torres Strait Islander

Enrolment Application

If you would like to enrol your child at our preschool please fill out our application form.

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