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Thurgoona Preschool is proudly a community based, not for profit preschool providing a high quality preschool program for children in the Thurgoona and surrounding area. We are partially funded by the NSW Government through the NSW Department of Education. The preschool can also apply for funding to support the inclusion of children with disability or additional needs.
The operation of the preschool is regulated by the Department of Education, through the Early Childhood and Care Directorate. In 2019 our preschool was proudly rated as Exceeding National Quality Standards by ACECQA.
Our preschool was established in 1981 and relocated to the current premises at Bottlebrush Street, Thurgoona in 1992. The preschool is situated at 29 Bottlebrush Street, Corry’s Wood Thurgoona, adjacent to Thurgoona Public School.
In 2012 the preschool expanded to become a two unit preschool enabling us to provide a preschool education to more children from the Thurgoona and local community. We are now licensed to cater for up to 50 children each day. There is a maximum of 25 children attending in each room, with a minimum ratio of one educator to every ten children.
The preschool is set in a beautiful and natural setting, with indoor and outdoor play areas that promote exploration and discovery for the children. The preschool is situated close to local shops, universities and schools and is within walking distance for many preschool families.
We are lucky to work in partnership with Albury City who own our preschool building and assist in the maintenance of our beautiful preschool.
OUR TEAM
Preschool Educators
At Thurgoona Preschool we have qualified, experienced educators who demonstrate a dedication to working with the children at our preschool. Our educators are involved with the children, supporting their play and investigations as facilitators and co-learners.
Our educators demonstrate a passion for working in early childhood education and care and furthering their knowledge through attending in-servicing, relevant meetings and readings, to ensure that advances in research-based evidence and new understandings gained in early childhood practices continue to inform and improve their performance as educators.
Our preschool committee are committed in supporting staff development by offering all staff training opportunities which foster ongoing professional development and excellence.
In each room there is an Early Childhood Teacher (Bachelor of Education Early Childhood Qualified) who works in partnership with our Educators (Diploma Qualified and Certificate III Qualified). There is a minimum ratio in each room of one adult for every ten children. We have an additional educator working in the room as required if funding is provided to support a child with additional needs.
Management Committee
The preschool is managed by a Management Committee, generally made up of interested parents. The Committee, Director and preschool educators work together to provide a quality early childhood education and environment for children and families. Our fundraising committee each year works hard to raise funds to purchase those extra resources and equipment for the children.
The Committee is made up of a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Fundraising Coordinator and five general Committee Members. The Thurgoona Preschool Annual General Meeting is held in the third week of February.
The Committee of Management is a vital part of the preschool. Without a parent committee the Preschool cannot function.
Preschool Director
Our preschool Director manages the day to day running of the preschool. This includes ensuring compliance to regulation and legislation, ensuring safety at the preschool, supervision of staff and handling complaints and emergencies.
Clerical Assistant
Our Clerical Assistant is always hard at work in our preschool office. Our Clerical Assistant is often the first point of contact with our preschool and will happily answer any questions you may have. Our Clerical Assistant is the one to contact regarding matters such as fee payments and payment plans.
