Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Award-Winning Preschool Education in Caringbah, NSW
Jacaranda Preschool Caringbah has been a cornerstone of early childhood education since 1952, offering a child-centric approach grounded in the Early Years Learning Framework. Our team of university-qualified teachers, diploma-level educators, and trainees deliver programs exceeding the National Quality Standards, with a focus on intentional teaching and holistic development. We maintain a 2:20 teacher-to-child ratio, ensuring individualised attention and fostering secure, respectful relationships.Our purpose-built facility features expansive play areas, gardens, and inclusive spaces designed to stimulate exploration and environmental stewardship. Backed by Sutherland Shire Council and community partnerships, we reinvest fees into continuous improvements while maintaining tax-deductible building funds for long-term sustainability.
Services
Early Childhood Education
School Readiness Programs
Inclusion Support
Parent Involvement Programs
Community Engagement
Details
- Year established: 1952
Highlights and features
- Experienced educators with 2:20 teacher-to-child ratios exceeding regulatory requirements
- Purpose-built facility with expansive outdoor learning environments and gardens
- Proven school readiness programs with documented transition success stories
- Community-driven governance with transparent financial reinvestment practices
- Inclusive support programs for children with additional needs and diverse backgrounds
Associations and certifications
- Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA)
What people say
Seamless transition to school
High teacher-to-child ratios
Caring educators
Community connections
Beautiful outdoor spaces
Services
Early Childhood Education
Our educators deliver play-based curricula aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework, focusing on holistic development through intentional teaching. Children engage in structured and spontaneous learning experiences that foster identity, communication, and environmental stewardship. Programs integrate natural elements and purpose-built facilities to support diverse learning styles and developmental stages.
School Readiness
We prepare children for formal education through embedded literacy, numeracy, and social skills development. Our programs build confidence in classroom environments while maintaining individualised learning plans. Families receive comprehensive transition documentation and partnership opportunities with local schools to ensure smooth educational journeys.
Inclusion Support
Our Disability Inclusion Program provides tailored resources and trained educators for children with additional needs. We collaborate with families and specialists to create inclusive learning environments, utilising government funding and purpose-designed spaces. This ensures equitable participation while maintaining our high staff-to-child ratios across all classroom activities.
Parent Involvement
Parents participate through governance roles, sub-committees, and classroom volunteering. We facilitate workshops on child development and learning strategies while encouraging cultural contributions to enrich educational experiences. This collaborative approach strengthens family connections and enhances program quality through diverse perspectives.
Outdoor Learning
Our expansive playground features vegetable gardens, water play areas, and natural exploration paths. Children develop physical skills through climbing structures and gross motor activities while learning environmental responsibility. These spaces encourage imaginative play, scientific discovery, and sustainable practices within a safe, shaded environment.
Questions
What age groups do you cater for?
We provide preschool education for children aged 3-5 years across three dedicated classrooms with flexible attendance patterns.
How are staff qualifications monitored?
All educators hold or exceed regulatory requirements, with university-qualified teachers leading each classroom and ongoing professional development programs.
What funding options exist?
We receive NSW Government funding based on attendance, with equity support available for low-income families holding healthcare cards.
How is curriculum developed?
Our programs follow the Early Years Learning Framework, incorporating intentional teaching practices and child-led exploration in purpose-designed environments.
What community partnerships exist?
We collaborate with local businesses, councils, and schools through art projects, transition programs, and shared community events.
Reviews (1)
Pauline Maroney
Oct 26, 2017
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For 14 years l have been taking my grandchildren to Jacaranda preschool at Caringbah. l cannot speak highly enough of this excellent facility. all my 13 grandchildren have gone there and all have been given such a wonderful start in life by the inspiring and dedicated teachers headed by Louise Murfett. they have been given a sense of being safe..being loved and being happy and confident within themselves.
