Heatherdale Preschool 12 Purches Street, Mitcham, Victoria 3132

Welcome to Heatherdale Preschool, a leading educational institution located in Mitcham, Australia. Situated at 12 Purches Street, our preschool is not just a school, but a point of interest and a safe haven for children to learn and grow in a nurturing environment.

At Heatherdale Preschool, we believe in helping your child develop in a safe and inclusive community. Over the years, we have welcomed numerous children and their families, witnessing their successful transition into primary schools such as Antonio Park, Rangeview, Mitcham, St John’s, and St. James. Our pride lies in seeing these children equipped with knowledge, confidence, and resilience, essential for their early educational journeys.

Our educational program at Heatherdale Preschool is designed to instill a lifelong love of learning in every child. With a highly skilled and exceptional staff team boasting over 60 years of teaching experience combined, we have created a warm, caring, and stimulating learning space. Here, your child can explore their abilities and interests under careful guidance.

The internal space at our preschool is continually reorganized by our staff to create different learning spaces based on the topics being investigated by the students. Whether it transforms into a café, a hospital, or a rocket ship, our aim is to provide an immersive and engaging learning environment.

We offer three groups at Heatherdale Preschool: two 4-year-old groups, the Bilbies and the Bandicoots, and one 3-year-old group, the Kookaburras. In each group, your child will feel safe, supported, and challenged to overcome difficulties in order to reach their full potential.

Every play activity, interaction, and experience at our preschool has a purpose and aim. Our professional commitment revolves around challenging each child's potential at every stage of development, fostering a positive self-image and creating an environment that promotes learning.

The education program at Heatherdale Preschool is carefully planned by our teachers, taking into consideration the needs of individual children and the interests and developmental levels of the group as a whole. As the year progresses, activities and experiences become more complex, aligning with the maturity of the children's abilities, concentration span, and interests.

We believe in involving our families actively in the preschool community, as their input is vital to our success. We share our program with families, provide regular program reflections/updates via email, and maintain a kinder whiteboard to keep you informed about your child's daily activities.

Our outdoor play space is a source of immense pride for Heatherdale Preschool. Designed in harmony with the natural landscape, our playground features many trees that provide shade on hot summer days. We also have a large, covered sandpit that is popular throughout the year, as well as a cubby house for imaginative play. Our garden is equipped with climbing frames and activities that allow children to explore their abilities in a safe and supportive manner. The addition of a tin boat, generously donated by a local family, has quickly become a favorite activity, encouraging imaginative play.

At Heatherdale Preschool, we aim to build self-esteem, develop independence, and foster a sense of responsibility in every child. We also acknowledge and pay our respects to the Aboriginal Traditional Owners of the Wurundjeri People, honoring their cultures and Elders past, present, and emerging.

Join us at Heatherdale Preschool, where your child will be nurtured, allowed to grow as an individual, and be part of a supportive team. Contact us today to learn more about our program and facilities.