Our Echidna Preschool Room is designed to provide children with a strong foundation for school and beyond, ensuring a smooth and confident transition to formal education. With our dedicated room, accommodating up to 20 children and guided by two passionate full time educators—including a university-qualified early childhood teacher—we offer a nurturing and engaging environment where children can thrive.

At Fern Gully CCC, we implement a daily transition-to-school program that introduces essential skills to prepare children for a successful start to school life. This includes:

✔ Foundation writing
✔ Pre-numeracy awareness
✔ Cutting and pasting skills
✔ Sequencing, matching, and classifying

Beyond academics, we emphasise social, emotional, and self-help skills, helping children build confidence, independence, and a love for learning. Our structured routines include a daily assembly, where children participate in singing the National Anthem, an Acknowledgement to Country, and 'Munch and Move' program experiences—encouraging physical activity and healthy habits.

Engaging Outdoor Learning Spaces

Our outdoor environment is rich with opportunities for exploration and discovery, featuring:

Spacious outdoor play areas
A bush tucker garden, where children help water plants, feed chickens, and collect eggs and herbs to share with their families

Building School-Readiness Skills

In addition to structured learning, we focus on fostering key skills such as:

✔ Social & emotional preparation
✔ Communication & teamwork
✔ Understanding rules & boundaries
✔ Confidence in asking and answering questions
✔ Looking after belongings & self-help skills

By nurturing curiosity, resilience, and a love for learning, our School Readiness program ensures that each child is well-prepared for their next educational adventure, feeling confident, capable, and excited for school life

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