Equipping children for a lifetime of learning since 1979.
Who we are.
Preschool program.
Our team of experienced & qualified educators provide a preschool program for children aged 3 to 5 years. This program prepares each child not just for their transition to formal schooling, but for a lifetime of learning both in and beyond the classroom. Our program is tailored to meet the unique strengths and interests of each child, supporting them to thrive and flourish in their learning and development.
Not for profit.
As a not-for-profit, community based preschool, you can be assured that all monies obtained through fees and funding are allocated towards providing the highest quality of care for each child. Fees are set to maintain our operational budget and plan for growth into the future. Our preschool is funded by the NSW Department of Education, through the Start Strong initiative.
Christian focus.
Our program is underpinned by the teachings of the Christian faith, undertaken by our team of educators who profess to a personal Christian faith. Our educators are multi denominational, bringing together the diverse groups within the Christian faith. Children experience daily biblical teachings that aim to communicate that ‘God made me, God loves me & Jesus wants to be my friend forever’.
Beyond the gate learning.
We believe that children are an integral part of our community. As such our program includes opportunities to get out and about, including participating in excursions and walking trips, such as Bush Kinder and library visits to HopePoint Christian School.
Community minded.
Located on the grounds of HopePoint Church, families have access to our HopeCare service network, alongside other opportunities to connect with each other, such as Playtime, the Church’s community playgroup for children aged 0-5 years.
History.
Formerly Calvary Chapel Preschool, our preschool was originally located in Greenacre as part of Calvary Chapel Church from 1979-1995. In 1996, our preschool moved to its current location in Georges Hall, and has been serving families from the local community since.
Our Philosophy
LEARNING COMMUNITY - HopePoint Preschool believes that the preschool is a learning environment for all, both children and adults alike, and from all walks of life. We identify that learning is maximised in an environment when people feel that they belong, and encourage all to become involved in the life of our preschool.
INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT - Our preschool is an inclusive environment, using strategies to support children’s participation regardless of their ability, culture, gender, age or religion. We believe that humans are made in the image of God, and as such this places inherent value on their life. We believe Jesus practiced social justice in all His ways and we attempt to do the same without judgement or bias.
ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS - Children are valued as active participants in the world around them. We recognise their ability to be creative, their wonder and curiosity, their interest to explore and discover, investigate and problem solve, communicate and share ideas with other children and the educators. We utilise a risk guidance approach to develop each child’s confidence and competency in life skills.
PARTNERSHIP WITH FAMILIES - Families are valued for their unique abilities and expertise, family culture, commitment to work, home and community, and their dreams for their children. We believe in supporting and developing partnership with families to share in the nurturing and education of their children. We encourage each family to participate in the preschool community in a variety of ways that best suits them.
EDUCATORS AS PROFESSIONALS - Educators are valued for their vision, love and dedication to the children; their knowledge, unique skills and abilities; and for their commitment to God, our families and each other. Our community recognises these educators as the professionals that they are, and believes investing into them adds value to our community as a whole.
PLAY BASED LEARNING - We believe that play based learning is the foundation of early childhood. Play allows children to “just be” recognising the importance of early childhood. We believe play should be fun, exciting, spontaneous, hands-on, stimulating, relaxing, comforting and challenging. Our routine is designed to allow children uninterrupted periods of play, allowing for deeper learning to occur.
CURRICULUM DESIGN - Planned within the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standard, the HopePoint Preschool curriculum offers quality interactions, stories, songs, creative art experiences, crafts, games, large muscle activities, cooking, science projects and nature activities. Our planned group experiences offer children opportunities to develop important listening and attention skills, work collaboratively with peers, and develop emerging literacy and numeracy concepts in preparation for the next step in their educational journey, usually attending formal schooling.
CHRISTIAN PROGRAM & LEARNING ABOUT CREATION - We believe in integrating biblical teachings within the program through bible stories, songs and prayer to give children the opportunity to learn about God’s love for them. We incorporate nature based activities into our curriculum, identifying God’s creation as the most effective teacher of all.
COMMUNITY RESOURCE - We view our preschool as a vital resource to our community, and work to build connections with our community for the benefit of supporting our practices. We value beyond the gate learning, so that children gain opportunities to understand they are part of something bigger than themselves.