Our philosophy

At Warekila Preschool, we believe:

• Preschool is the foundation for life-long learning.
• Children are entitled to a rich and varied learning environment that allows for long periods of uninterrupted play in both the indoors and outdoors.
• Parents and family members are children’s first and most influential teachers, and it is with them that children learn the most, especially in the early years.
• That working in partnership with other settings, professionals and community groups has a positive impact on children’s learning and development.

• Children achieve more and are happier when early years educators work together with parents and share ideas about how to support and extend children’s learning.
• ​Each child is a unique individual with varying interests and needs and through systematic observation and planning staff can support children in their learning journey.
• When educators establish warm, trusting and caring relationships with children it will positively impact on their learning and achievement.
• In providing an environment that is inclusive and recognises, celebrates and builds on the strength of the diverse cultural backgrounds, languages and abilities of educators, children and their families.
• In encouraging the children to learn about environmental and conservation issues and adopt sustainable practices that promote an environmentally conscious preschool.
• In respecting each other, accepting our individual similarities and differences.
• In encouraging children to be actively involved in their own learning and making decisions based on individual interests and preferences. We encourage agency and independency through having high expectations.
• In the importance of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in contributing to and complimenting the overall educational program.​
• In the traditional custodians of the land on which our preschool resides and will continue to acknowledge their beliefs and traditions.