Philosophy

We are committed to providing a child safe environment where all children have the right to be treated fairly, to be heard, respected and valued, and to learn to the best of their ability. We believe in equality and equity for all children, ensuring fairness, inclusion and respect are extended to every child and family in our service.

Our program is guided by the National Quality Framework, including the Early Years Learning Framework, and delivered through a play based approach. Educators observe and extend children's strengths, interests, abilities and play ideas, supporting each child's learning.

Our learning environments are calm and purposefully set up to help children engage, grow, care, problem solve, collaborate and work alongside others. Children are given uninterrupted time to explore ideas and materials at their own pace, building confidence and deepening their learning.

Our natural bushland setting invites open-ended play, spontaneity, exploration, discovery and connection with the land. We value the rich, treasured learning that happens in nature and encourage all-weather play throughout the year, giving children the chance to take considered risks, build resilience and develop respect and care for the environment around them.

Sustainability is embedded throughout our daily routines and educational program. Children are enthusiastic participants in caring for our gardens, worm farms, composters and take part in discussions about reducing waste, recycling, and reusing and repurposing items within our service and community.

We value close, respectful relationships with our families, built on open communication, trust and collaboration. We honour each family's unique culture, beliefs and values and take pride in fostering meaningful relationships with our broader local community.

Our educators bring a diverse range of experience, knowledge and strengths to Terrey Hills Community Kindergarten. Through ongoing professional inquiry and reflective practice, our team continually strives to improve our practice, creating rich and meaningful learning opportunities for children every day.

Updated 24th August 2026