About Kiddie Garden Preschool
Quality Education in the Heart of Parramatta
Kiddie Garden is committed to providing the highest quality education and care for children in Parramatta to give them the best possible start in life. We work in close partnerships with families, early childhood professionals and the broader community to ensure children are happy, healthy and develop a love of learning.
Kiddie Garden first opened it’s doors in July 2013. Countless children, families and individuals have been a part of Kiddie Garden’s story, with many families using services across generations. It is both an honour and a privilege to be part of so many family histories, many of which are still in contact with us today.
We invite you to explore our website to learn more about us, our preschool curriculum, and our philosophy. We encourage you to make contact to meet our Director and tour our facility. We are conveniently located in Parramatta, within a quick and easy walk from bus and light rail stations.
Our Mission…
Our mission is to work together to build a safe, respectful and nurturing environment focused on maximising each child’s sense of wellbeing and acquisition of skills for life and learning (Belonging, Being and Becoming).
Our Vision…
Our vision is to create a warm and inclusive family atmosphere where all educators and families feel inspired to work together in a genuine partnership focused on providing a dynamic learning environment to ensure each child realises their full potential.
Regardless of race, gender, age, ability, social status, or family structure, our vision is to ensure each child is able to participate in all aspects of the program. We value the different gifts that each child brings to our community and embrace the many world cultures embodied at Kiddie Garden.
We celebrate our multicultural roots for the wealth of knowledge and understanding they bring to our community, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, identities, and connections to community and country are valued.
The Kiddie Garden Difference
A culture of learning through play
A culture of learning through play
Experienced and trusted educators
Experienced and trusted educators
Stimulating environments inside and outside
Stimulating environments inside and outside
Fresh, healthy, nutritious meals
Fresh, healthy, nutritious meals
At Kiddie Garden, Our Philosophy is…
At Kiddie Garden Childcare and Preschool Parramatta, we know children are born ready to learn, and the experiences of their first five years last a lifetime. Our vision is for Australia’s children to have the best possible start in life.
Here at Kiddie Garden Day Care & Preschool in Parramatta the children are central to everything we do. We view children as unique individuals and capable learners. We understand that children are learning who they are, where they belong and who they will become. We support this by trusting children to make their own decisions regarding their learning and individual lifestyle choices through play and routines.
We believe that families are and always will be a child’s first teacher. We also believe that every family is different with their own set of beliefs and values. We strive to keep continuity of care between home and our centre. We are constantly working towards building strong partnerships through open communication and providing support to raise their family in a happy and healthier environment. We are actively working towards building a strong identity in the community through our involvement in events and understanding our role. Our current focus is increasing our presence both as individuals and as a centre as we feel the community gives us a sense of belonging.
We value early childhood professionals as they are the child’s second teacher who plays a crucial role in shaping children’s lives. We ensure our team is highly trained and dedicated to our curriculum. We draw on our previous experiences and current knowledge to form the basis of our curriculum. Educators are exploring ideas on a variety of theories. We combine this with our implementation of the Early Years Learning Framework, as well as family and community input.
We value the role that the environment plays in children’s learning. Educators view the environment as the child’s third teacher. We are currently focusing on developing an environmental strategy for the centre to promote environmental sustainability; this will be embedded into our everyday practices.
Kiddies Garden is unique because of the passion and dedication of the educators and the constant desire to improve our practices in a way that exceeds National Standards.
Our statement of philosophy outlines the principles that underpin our practices in prioritising secure, respectful, and reciprocal relationships with children, families, and the community.
Our statement of philosophy guides the way we work together with children, their families, and the community to co-construct children’s early learning experiences and co-create early learning environments that acknowledge and value each child’s identity.
Our School History
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