What We Do

Early learning in Lavington

Our Preschool Sessions

All Preschool sessions are 8.30am to 4.00pm Monday to Friday


Children can only enrol for a 2 day per week group.


All our groups have set days (e.g. Monday & Tuesday or a Thursday  & Friday) and our groups operate across the week.


***Children must be 3 years old before the preschool year starts in February. Enrolment is for the entire year and Ross Circuit Preschool does not do mid-year intakes.

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Our Educational Curriculum

Ross Circuit Preschool is committed to providing a rich inquiry and play based curriculum with educational outcomes which are guided by the Early Years Learning Framework and the National Quality Frameworks.


Our specific curriculums are appropriate for our 3 to 4 year olds (Early Years) and our 4 to 5 year olds (Transition Years). All are informed by our understanding of each child and their strengths, building confidence, curiosity and resilience.


The staff at Ross Circuit Preschool aim to support children in becoming emotionally and socially competent, confident and successful learners.


The frameworks under which we operate are:


NATIONAL QUALITY FRAMEWORK

EARLY YEARS LEARNING FRAMEWORK

ECA CODE OF ETHICS


These frameworks are used to enhance all children's participation and learning to continually improve our services and our work with children.

I am continuing to practice, explore and develop...

  • Strong emotional foundations and the capacity to cope with, manage and express a variety of feelings.


  • How to solve problems.


  • Curiosity about the world and build on my prior knowledge.


  • Understandings about diversity and the uniqueness of others, my rights and the rights of others.


  • My ability to make decisions, choices and take responsibility for myself.


  • My literacy, STEM and numeracy skills as I play, explore and communicate with others.

In my Early Years, remember I am learning...

  • To share and play with my friends.


  • My rights and responsibilities.


  • To do things by myself and for myself.



  • To do things at my own pace.


  • To recognise and name my own and other's thoughts and feelings.


  • To revisit familiar experience and to practice and master new learning and skills.


  • About STEM, literacy and numeracy as I play, explore, and communicate with others.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How old do the children have to be before they enrol in your school?

Children need to be 3-years-old to start preschool and it goes to the year before they start school which is generally 5-years-old.

Are you open during school holidays?

No, we are not open during school holidays. We follow the NSW Department of Education school terms.

What is a Community Based Preschool?

A community based preschool is an incorporated association managed by a volunteer committee of Preschool members and interested community parties. The board assists the Director and Staff to ensure the preschool is meeting all governance and regulatory requirements.

What do I need to put in my child’s bag for their playgroup session?

A change of clothes or two, a hat, lunchbox with morning tea and lunch and a drink bottle are mostly the things that you will need to pack for your child once they start preschool.

Our Parent handbook also has information on lunchbox ideas, specific wet weather clothes and so much more.

What are the Fees? Is the Child Care Subsidy used for preschool?

Our fees are set on a yearly basis by the Board of Management. Please contact us to get specific rates for your circumstances.


Concessions are available if you hold a current Health Care Card or Pension card. If you are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent concessions also apply.


The Child care Subsidy is not available for families at Ross Circuit Preschool.

Do I have to arrive at 8.30am and pick up at 4.00pm?

No, drop off and pick up can be when you please, when it best suits your family with school times or work schedules.
However, 4.00pm is the latest for afternoon pick up.

We do NOT have after preschool care at Ross Circuit.

Does the Preschool arrange enrolment into primary schools for my child?

No, enrolling your child into primary school is the responsibility of the Parents.

Schools will have open days and are happy to talk to you about your child and enrollment.

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