Hamilton Community Pre-School acknowledges the Awabakal people who are the traditional custodians of this land. Hamilton Community Pre-School would also like to pay respect to the elders past, present and future and extend that respect to other Aboriginals present.
Hamilton Community Pre-School is a community-based, non-profit service and any profits made are channelled back into the service for the benefit of the children. The Pre-School is run by the community. We provide high quality care and learning opportunities for children aged 3- 6 years, this is evident in our National Quality Standard overall rating which was meeting. We believe that all children need a caring, safe and stimulating learning environment to foster their individual development and interests.
We are licensed to care for 26 children per day, with 4 trained educators on the floor to guide and promote children’s learning.
The Pre-School is licensed and funded by the NSW Department of Education and Communities
At Hamilton Community Pre-School we believe that each child is a unique individual and should be viewed, respected and treated as such. We embrace a sense of belonging and a sense of usness with all involved in the Pre-School.
We welcome and support Rainbow Families.
Child Protection
Hamilton Community Pre-School is a child safe service and have a responsibility to both the children placed in its care and their families to ensure that we provide the best care possible so that they are protected from the chance of child abuse.
Under the relevant legislation including Child Protection (Offender Registration) Act 2000, Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012, Children’s Guardian Act 2019 & Commission for Children and Young People Act 1998.
Early childhood services are required to ensure allegations of child abuse concerning children in their care are appropriately addressed. Under the Children's Guardian Act, and the Commission for Children and Young People Act 1998 numerous procedures are in place to identify and exclude, if necessary, all inappropriate persons from having contact with the children in care or from being employed in child care services.
These procedures apply to Hamilton Community Pre-School and were developed to provide a framework for the protection of the child and to clarify procedures for staff through a comprehensive Child Safety Code of Conduct which outlines inappropriate behaviours that must be reported on allegations and child abuse. This means that all educators at Hamilton Community Preschool by law are Mandatory Reporters and will report any child that is at risk of significant harm.
We offer specialised educational programs that are embedded in the children’s learning day. These include:-
- School readiness and group skills
- Individual objectives that target each child’s learning and developmental needs.
- Visual arts
- Music groups
- Independence and self help skills
- Large language group
- Sustainability
- Development of gross motor skills, namely the Fundamental Movement Skills
- Empathy and social development
- Kids Safety Program, such as Seemore Safety and Ditto in the box.
- Progressive documentations on the children’s interests and development
- Detailed individual documentations that tell the story of your child’s learning with comprehensive linkages to the EYLF and National Quality Standards, A thorough Analysis of Learning with references to early childhood researchers and theorists available at all times through Storypark.
Testimonial
* Our daughter has thrived since starting at Hamilton Community Preschool. The educators are inclusive and create opportunities for learning that are far beyond the usual realm of standard childcare, with excursions to new and exciting places and a strong sense of community with the local school and businesses. The educators are nurturing and warm whilst maintaining such respect from the children and maintaining strong communication with the families at all times. My daughter is so excited for her “Preschool Days” as I’m sure are all the children who attend Hamilton Community Preschool.
Waiting List
For parents wishing to enrol their child at Hamilton Community Pre-School we have a waiting list form for you to download. Please fill in the form and send back to us, when emailing and giving it a subject heading please write waiting list form or enquiry.
A virtual tour
Immunisation
The Immunisation Status of your child is extremely important. Hamilton Community Preschools CAN NOT enrol children who cannot provide the following documents AIR Immunisation History Statement, AIR Immunisation History Form (ie child on recognised catch-up schemes) or AIR Immunisation Medical Exemption Form (certified by a GP) In the event of a vaccine preventable disease occurring in the Pre-School, the Director is required to notify the Public Health Unit. Un-immunised children must be excluded from the service, with fees still payable at this time. Upon enrolment families are asked to provide an AIR Immunisation History Statement for their child to enrol in the service.
Pre-School Hours
Regular: 8.30am to 4.00pm The Pre-School is closed on weekends, school and public holidays. Due to our Licensing Regulations, we are unable to open the doors to parents and children prior to 8.30am.
