ECEC Provider in Focus: Windsor Preschool

Windsor Preschool is a community based, non-profit child care centre that provides early childhood services for children aged between three and five years in the Hawkesbury area. 

The service is open from 8:15am to 3:45pm Monday to Friday, during public school terms and is  closed on NSW public holidays and NSW public school holidays.

What is the history of Windsor Preschool? 

The preschool has been a part of the community for over 40 years, supporting families in the New South Wales Hawkesbury district. 

What is the Windsor Preschool vision and approach to learning?

The service believes in the uniqueness of each child, understanding they learn and develop best when exploring their world through stimulating, enriching and challenging play so as to reach their potential as a holistic member of the community.

Staff are intentional in designing their teaching experiences as they believe in building rich relationships with the children, and that young children learn effectively through hands on experiences which engage and challenge them. 

Educators utilise structured programs, working in conjunction with local schools to prepare children for their school journey, with the children being given positive guidance within the bounds of age-appropriate acceptable behaviour. Fairness and resilience are modelled whilst the educator team focuses on building self-esteem and encouraging independence. 

Educators recognise the importance of relationships amongst all stakeholders and the influence of these relationships on the program. Windsor Preschool has developed strong bonds within the community and values the Community and the contributions it makes to the service.

What is the Windsor Preschool approach to educator professional development?

All Educators hold First Aid qualifications, have a current Working with Children Check and attend monthly Educators’ meetings. 

Educators continually evaluate how the curriculum meets the education needs of children and reflect on ways to improve children’s learning and development. They are supported and encouraged to attend further professional training and development.

To learn more about Windsor Preschool please visit the website, here .