St Stephens Belrose Community Kindergarten

St Stephens Belrose Community Kindergarten is a non-profit community based preschool, established in the early 1970’s.

Our service is highly regarded in the Belrose/Frenchs Forest area. Our experienced & professional staff are highly qualified and provide an exceptional programme for our children and families.

We operate under the Early Years Learning Framework and the National Quality Framework.

Our aim is to provide a caring and nurturing environment for the children in our care.

STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY
• We believe that patterns of behaviour and attitudes developed during the formative years have a strong influence on the individual as they mature.

• We hope to develop a feeling of kindness and gentleness toward each other and toward all creatures, a sense of consideration of the rights of others, a sense of order and knowledge of the importance and worth of every individual.

• We aim to help the child become independent and confident through experiences which are developmentally appropriate according to individual needs and interests.

• We hope to broaden the child’s awareness of the beauty and wonder of the world around them.

• We endeavour to give each child the opportunity to form social relationships and develop the ability to become one of a group.

• We recognise the importance of families and encourage co-operation with and support of parents in the care of their children.

• We promote the values of cultural diversity and equity for all children, families and staff.

• We endeavour to employ staff who recognise the importance of providing a high quality programme and who are willing to extend their knowledge through continuing education.

• We recognise the importance of the provision of good working conditions for staff and in the provision of a safe and healthy environment for all.

Waiting List:
• Children’s names may be placed on the waiting list from 2 years of age.
• Prospective parents are invited contact us to organise a visit to the kindergarten to inspect the facilities & programme.
• There is no fee to place a child’s name on the waiting list
• The child’s original birth certificate or passport must be sighted when booking

Enrolments :
• Enrolment is accepted for children aged between 3 & 6 years
• Children may attend for 2, 3,4 or 5 days per week
• Children are organised in three classes per day with 20 children in each class
• Each class is staffed by a teacher with a University Degree & two assistants with either Diploma or Certificate III qualifications.

Hours, Terms & Holidays:
• Attendance hours are 8:30am – 3:30pm Monday to Friday or anything in between
• The kindergarten follows NSW Public School Terms and is closed in the school holidays

Fees:
• Fees are $53 per day