Mission Australia Miller Community Pre-School & Early Intervention Service

Mission Australia's Miller Community Preschool provides an inclusive program for up to 45 children per day, with a minimum of 10 places for children with disabilities or developmental delays. The program operates from 9am to 3pm week days in term time.

Families can also consult with a Speech Pathologist, an Occupational Therapist and a Family Support Worker.

The preschool provides:

A high staff-to-child ratio

Early Years Learning Framework which includes Individual play-based programs

A curriculum that reflects the interests and strengths of children

A richly diverse environment, which encourages positive relationships and a sense of belonging

A commitment to successful inclusion through the provision of supported places for children with additional needs

A transition to school program.

The Early Childhood Intervention Service provides support for young children who have diagnosed disabilities or developmental delays. Working in partnership with families and other professionals, staff help children to reach their family identified goals. This program provides a family centred approach and works with a trans-disciplinary team in a key worker model.

The preschool offers the following additional programs:

Early Play – runs weekly for 10 children with diagnosed developmental delay or disabilities and their families

Preschool Autism Class (PACS) – an autism-specific pre-school group for 10 children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, held two days a week on a Thursday and Friday.

Groups focus on developing children’s play, social and communication skills, with specialist support provided by a Speech Pathologist and Occupational Therapist.

Individual Speech and Occupational therapy are also available