Emerald Preschool

Welcome to Emerald Preschool, located on Kings Road in Emerald, Australia. As an establishment and point of interest, our preschool is dedicated to providing a challenging, stimulating, and safe environment for 3 and 4-year-old children.

At Emerald Preschool, we believe in creating a rich learning and creative environment where children have the time and space to play, create, explore, imagine, learn, and thrive. Our play-based program follows the children's interests, allowing them to take the lead in their learning journey. We encourage our students to value and respect themselves, each other, and the environment they live in.

Our passionate and dedicated team of educators works in partnership with parents to make our kindergarten a very special place. We have large indoor and outdoor play spaces that provide plenty of room for children to move and explore. Our environment supports social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and creative learning, and we value both indoor and outdoor experiences.

At Emerald Preschool, we embrace multiculturalism and celebrate a variety of cultural events and holidays throughout the year. Our curriculum aims to teach children respect for their individual and cultural similarities, as well as celebrate the differences that make us a rich and diverse community.

We also strive to instill a sense of community in our children by helping them relate to the people and places in their local area. Our curriculum includes regular incursions and excursions that allow the children to feel a part of the wider community.

We prioritize the safety of our staff and children and are proud participants in the SunSmart program, ensuring sun protection measures are in place. We also offer a program to support children during their transition to primary school, partnering with Emerald Primary School to provide opportunities for interaction and visits.

Our philosophy and program are based on the Early Years Framework and the concept of Belonging, Being, and Becoming. We aim to develop the whole child socially, emotionally, physically, and intellectually. Emerald Preschool promotes social awareness, extends children's interest in the natural environment, and advocates for sustainable practices in everyday living. Our program is flexible and varied, allowing children to access materials and equipment to extend their play. We believe that children learn best through hands-on experiences and play.

Our ultimate goal is to foster a love of learning, creativity, and confidence in our students, enabling them to develop a strong sense of identity and wellbeing. We believe that learning should be fun, and our program combines self-directed experiences, individual play areas, group learning experiences, and projects.

Children at Emerald Preschool engage in both active and passive play during each session, developing their sense of wellbeing. We also emphasize hygiene practices such as handwashing and nose blowing. We promote a healthy lifestyle through physical activities and encourage nutritious foods to be eaten and modeled by our staff.

We believe that children function at their fullest capacities when they feel comfortable within their environment and within themselves. At Emerald Preschool, we strive to create a nurturing and supportive atmosphere where children can thrive and grow.