Welcome to Crows Nest Kindergarten, which has been caring and educating children By one family ownership since 1972 (Mother & daughter) we cater for children from 2 to 5 years of age from 8am to 5.30pm.
Contact us for enrolment information.
Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner Preschool
The preschool caters for children between 3 and 5 years old. Glenaeon Preschool is an extension of the home environment. A warm, protective space where the children are stimulated by creative play, storytelling, singing, baking, paint and colour. For many children, this is their first experience away from the home and for many parents their first experience of Steiner education.
The Preschool program encourages children to enter the world at a natural pace. They are surrounded by treasures from nature, to assist in the development of an appreciation, respect and care for our world.
The Pre-School Program is available as either a two day program or a three day program from 9am to 3pm for children aged 3 years to 5 years (Children will ideally turn 3 by 1 January of their first year).
The Pre-School is a licensed long day care centre and for those needing longer hours there is an extended service available from 8.30am to 4.30pm. The Centre is open 48 weeks of the year, closing for 4 weeks in December and January.
Contact us for more information.
Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School Playgroups offers a range of Playgroups that are joyful, nurturing and supportive of the young child’s developmental stages.
Each Playgroup meets once a week and is led by an experienced Early Childhood Teacher who guides the group through the day’s activities – including stories and songs, circle activities and free-play both indoors and out.
A shared morning tea is provided and each week children take home their own baked bread and other handmade treasures created by parents during the course of the day. Our Playgroup room is furnished with quality wooden and handmade toys while the natural bush playground is a haven for exploration and active tactile play.
Toddler Playgroup Wednesday 9.30 – 11am
A 90-minute session for children 1-2 years with an accompanying parent. This group provides a calm and nurturing environment where parents meet to discuss the joys and challenges of parenting while their children explore and play.
Ring-a-rosie Playgroup Tuesday, Thursday 9.30 – 11.30am
A 2-hour session for children over 2 years of age with an accompanying parent. At this age the children are ready to practise their social skills – making friends, learning to share, and engaging in circle games and play with the adults around them. They experience the wonder of storytelling and activities like kneading dough to make their very own bread loaf to take home.
Cost: $30 per session
Contact us for more information or bookings
Enrol Now at your local Jenny’s Kindergarten & Early Learning Centre and get the best start for your little one. We know making the decision of where your child will attend is one of the hardest decision you will make and we are here to make that decision easier!
Jenny's Kindergarten & Early Learning Lane Cove North
Pop by your local JK Centre, you will not be disappointed! jennyskindy.com.au
MindChamps Early Learning Hornsby
& MindChamps Early Learning Lane Cove 2 weeks free for you!
Enrol with MindChamps before 31 March and receive 2 weeks free childcare plus pay zero bond*
The world is changing and childcare needs to change with it. Developed with the latest Australian research in education, psychology, neuroscience and theatre the MindChamps’ approach connects all areas of child development to create a holistic early learning experience.
MindChamps Early Learning Centres and Preschools’ philosophy is based on instilling three critical minds – the Champion Mind, the Learning Mind and the Creative Mind – into every child, to foster future success in school and in life.
Our unique approach to Early Learning offers the strongest foundations for children from 0-6 years to prepare them for the ever-changing demands of the 21st century.
MindChamps’ proven curriculum creates confident, compassionate life-long learners with the best chance of success in all areas of life.
Ensure your child reaches their full potential. Book a tour today to learn more about our unique programmes and approach!
Each new Champ will receive an enrolment pack valued at up to $280!
Our Champs get:
A MindChamps bomber jacket
A bucket hat
Our MindChamps backpack
Two school uniforms (for our pre-schoolers)
A complimentary Stay & Play Session (up to 2 hours)
Book a tour today at https://au.mindchamps.org/2-weeks-free/
At CASS Gumnut Early Learning Centre – St Leonards we believe in the significance of the early years. So our aim is to provide nurturing care and meaningful learning experiences for the children to learn and grow in their early years.
Our educational program is designed to nurture the potential of the children. In our play-based learning program the children learn to develop their all areas of learning through fun and meaningful play experiences. There are also various incursions and excursions for the children to explore and learn about the world around them.
We cater for children from 0- 5 years. We also run a vacation care program during school holidays for school aged children. We are just a 1 minute walk from St Leonards train station. Please call 02- 9439 3300 to find out more or to book a tour.
Kindyhub Starting Kindergarten
Beginning Kindergarten can be an anxious time for children and parents alike. Use Kindyhub to put families’ minds at ease.
Starting kindy can involve children being anxious and scared and parents can feel the same way. There can be separation anxiety, the stress of making new friends, a new environment to deal with, and a new daily routine.
It’s not just the children that are worried – it can be a time of stress for parents too. Is your little one going to be happy? Is this the best kindergarten for them? Are they having their snacks / meals / naps on time? Are the children doing activities at kindy that are beneficial and most importantly, are they having fun!? Read More
KINDYHUB SPECIAL OFFER
Any new services that signs up to Kindyhub before 31st March 2020, will receive 20% off their monthly invoices for 6 month.
Contact us on hello@kindyhub.com.au or 02 89167422 to set-up an on-line demonstration or have your own trial account set-up so you experience Kindyhub first hand, and see how our features can assist your services and families.
SPECIAL OFFER CODE - LOCALCC20%
Apples & Honey Preschool
Enrol now and enjoy two weeks free at Apples & Honey Preschool!
Two weeks free preschool for ongoing 2020 enrolments. Must commence by February 29, 2020. Call 9412 4839 to arrange a tour. Download an enrolment form at applesandhoney.com.au
About Apples & Honey Preschool:
- A community, not-for-profit preschool serving the community for 35 years.
- Childcare subsidy available for qualifying parents.
- School readiness program including literacy, numeracy, science, art and music.
- Convenient hours of operation 8am - 6pm Monday to Thursday, 8am - 4pm Fridays, 50 weeks of the year. No charge for public holidays.
- Fresh and nutritious meals, morning teas and afternoon teas included.
- Newly renovated facilities.
- Large outdoor play area to explore.
- Secure and easy parking, close to public transport and a 10-minute walk to Chatswood Train Station.
Our friendly and caring Educators and Directors seek to make both yours and your child's experience at Apples & Honey Preschool memorable. We welcome you and encourage your involvement and feedback. Our door is always open.
Please call to book a tour of find out more.
28 Chatswood Avenue, Chatswood Tel: 9412 4839
applesandhoney.com.au
Young Minds Matter
Specialist Intervention and Positive Behaviour Support.
Our service provides focused support with disabilities and their support networks to improve children’s and young adult's wellbeing, Quality of life, with the goal to reduce patterned negative behaviour and emotions.
Our services supports and improves children's and young adult's lives, who are challenged with a variety of disabilities. These include, Autistic,Aspergers, mental delay , A.D.D and A.D.H.D to name a few. We are here to help clients to have more of a quality of life , using varied therapy and developmental programs.
Some children and young adults with disabilities exhibit behaviours that concern their family, friends or support workers.
Our intervention of SEL- social and emotional learning. www.mindup.org (along with other therapy’s program) encompasses brain science, positive psychology and behaviour management. These eclectic types of intervention helps to create new patterns of learning and behaviour and to give the individual (child - young adult) client positive strategies to live a full and enriched life.
Drama classes also provided to children with special needs. Please feel free to contact us.
Frontrunner Learning Centres
If your child is struggling with learning at pre-school, find out more about our free assessment:
Book online at:
https://frl-centres.cliniko.com/bookings#location
PARENT INFORMATION
Transition to school
Starting school is an exciting milestone for your child and family. All of you will be experiencing changes as your child settles into a new learning environment, develops new friendships, and spends time with new teachers.
Preparing your child for their transition to school prepares them for future learning and development.
Is your child ready for school?
Being school ready is not dependent on whether your child can read and write. Being school ready is about the whole child. When deciding on the right time for your child to start school, it’s important to consider a range of factors, including your child’s age, emotional maturity, language skills, social skills, physical wellbeing and their ability to undertake simple self-help tasks independently.
If your child is attending an early childhood education and care service, speak to the educators about your child’s cognitive, physical, social and emotional development and seek their views on how to best support their transition to school. Ask the educators about the transition to school strategy they have at the service.
You can also speak with the principal of the school your child may attend. Most schools support your child as they transition to school, through an orientation program, made up of visits to the school and spending time with the kindy teachers and other children.
How can you help prepare your child for beginning school?
- Talk positively and confidently about starting and attending school
- Speak with your child about the change in their daily routine, how will they get to school, what time they have to get up in the morning and what they will have in their lunch box
- Visit the school with your child before they start so they’re familiar with the classrooms, playground equipment, bubblers, toilets, sick bay etc.
- Meet the teachers that may be working with your child and speak about them positively to your child
- Tell your child about support systems that the school offers e.g. if there is a buddy system where an older child supports your child in their first year of school
- Read books together about starting school
- Be involved in your child’s school community e.g. participating in playgroups, orientation days
or other social gatherings like school fetes and welcome barbecues
- Attend school events such as the book week parade, an assembly or school concert
- Develop good relationships with other parents, especially other parents of your child’s friends
- Establish good attendance patterns for your child
- Develop family routines at home to support your child’s learning at school e.g. read with your child each night, help them with any homework etc.
How can your early childhood education and care service support your child’s transition to school?
Both you and your child’s educator at their service play a significant role in supporting a successful transition to school. It’s important that your child’s individual needs are considered carefully to ensure that the transition process is positive and effective.
There are a range of transition to school experiences that many services can, and do, implement to support children transitioning to school. Some examples include:
- Talking to children about school, and encouraging them to ask questions or voice their concerns
- Arranging visits to local primary schools to meet kindy teachers and tour the setting
- Inviting school students to visit the service to talk about what school is like
- Reading stories about starting school
- Including school props, such as uniforms, bags, lunch boxes, and chalk boards in dramatic play areas
- Support children to develop their self-help and social skills through every day routine activities such as meal times when children will practice using lunch boxes and drink bottles
- Providing literacy items such as reading and writing materials in everyday play activities
How can you help your child settle into school?
The following suggestions may help you to support your child to settle comfortably and confidently into school:
- Say goodbye confidently – saying a quick, confident goodbye may help them to feel secure and reassured that you trust that they will be okay at school.
- Label your child’s belongings - labelling everything, including clothing, can help reduce anxiety for children, school staff and yourself. At school, children are responsible for their belongings and labels can help them with this.
- Communicate with your child – take time to tell your child what might be happening at school that day, and in the afternoon, ask your child about their day. This is a great way to build confidence, and to find out how they are feeling as they settle in. If you have any concerns talk with your child’s teacher, who will provide further insight to their day.
- Avoid overloading your child – when children begin school, they tire easily. It may be worth considering fewer extracurricular activities such as swimming, music or dance lessons, until they adjust to their new routine.
For more information visit
https://www.startingblocks.gov.au/other-resources/factsheets/transition-to-school
