Welcome to Brookside Preschool!

At Brookside Preschool your children will have the opportunity to explore, experiment and create. The children are encouraged to make friends and are taught to share, communicate and respect each other. Staff at Brookside Preschool believe that children learn best through play and offer a curriculum with a wide range of quality resources. Dedicated staff, parent committee and parental involvement make Brookside Preschool a warm, caring, inviting place for your child.

All staff at Brookside Preschool are trained in asthma, first aid, allergies and anaphylaxis.

Brookside’s Philosophies are based on the following aims:

TO FOSTER

• Self esteem and a positive self image in each child.


• Individual creativity, expression and resourcefulness.


• The active participation of children in determining the nature and direction of their learning experience.


• Interaction and positive communication skills.


• Positive social attitudes.


• Respect for the natural environment.


• To engage in a variety of creative experiences.


• Intellectual development leading to life skills and school readiness.


• Development of physical skills, fine motor and gross motor skills.


• Respect for all cultures and beliefs.


• Equal opportunity and access to activities and equipment regardless of gender, ethnic background, disability or any other personal/social characteristics.


• Parent involvement in the Preschools programs as well as in the management of the Preschool.

WE BELIEVE

• Children develop best in an environment which is safe, secure, nurturing and responsive to individual needs.


• Children are required to have a learning environment which allows them to learn at their own pace, with opportunities to attempt, learn, succeed and extend. This program must be flexible and adaptable to change.


• Families using our Preschool need to feel comfortable and have regular access to information about their child, support and education.


• We will always value and welcome family backgrounds, cultures, religions, language and individual characteristics.