Our Philosophy

The Philosophy of the preschool is underpinned by our values. While we will invite you to contribute to reviewing our philosophy regularly, have confidence that our values of caring relationships, nurture and learning will always underpin it.

Our Children Value:

Lexi- “The Teachers don’t need to do everything” (Child Independence)

that they are individuals who learn in their own way and should be given time to grow, to try, to reflect, to explore and to follow their own interests and needs at their own pace. This is supported through the principles and practice of the Early Years Learning Framework.
that they learn through play and that this is how their learning takes place.
being active seekers of knowledge who have a natural curiosity to learn about their surroundings. Every experience ultimately contributes toward the person they become.
having a voice and contributions to make at preschool, with their friends and to their world.
that their interests provide a natural guide which directs the activities each day.

Our Family and Community Value:

“The care, kindness and commitment that all staff and owners at Alphabet display everyday”

the support given in caring for and rearing their children while recognising that families are the primary and most important shapers and influencers in their child’s life.
the partnership offered between educators and families which are respectful of differences and support open, honest, and positive communication.
our sense of warmth and belonging which fosters each child’s self-confidence, social and emotional skills and encourages learning which prepares them for school and life.
having ‘a voice’ to collaborate with educators and the children in meaningful ways which informs and shapes our practice.
our environment that is safe and secure and ensures children feel safe and taken care of.
that their children are given opportunities to be hands on, experiencing the wonder of nature and are encouraged to be sustainable and environmentally aware.

Our Educators Value

“Through our strong team spirit and safe and supportive environment, we can build genuine and trusting relationships with the children, families and the community”

the opportunity to partner with families and the community for the benefit of children.
the opportunity to be effective in nurturing and educating children by valuing and respecting them individually, exploring their potential, building confidence and developing resilience.
providing an environment that is flexible, healthy and safe.
contributing to a child’s sense of connection with their world and their place in it.
supporting each child with developing their independence and self-help skills.
providing context to the learning environment which is enhanced through cultural diversity, and that sharing language, skills, ideas and attitudes promote positivity, acceptance and respect for all people.
informing children about the value of all cultures including Australian aboriginal culture and heritage in a relevant, respectful and non-tokenistic way.
the benefit of ongoing professional development and reflective practice that supports their role and effectiveness as facilitators of learning for the benefit of each child.
the importance of reflecting on their own wellbeing and giving support to fellow educators.

Reviewed September 2021 Sources: Early Years Learning Framework – Belonging, Being, Becoming, October 2021
Sources: https://www.dese.gov.au/national-quality-framework-early-childhood-education-and-care-0 National Quality Standard for Early Childhood Education and Care / www.acecqa.gov.au