About Singleton Pre-School

About Singleton Pre-School

Singleton Pre-School is a not-for-profit, community-based early childhood service located on York Street in Singleton. We have been supporting local families since 1965, providing high-quality early learning in a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment.

We are committed to creating a child-safe culture that reflects the National Child Safe Principles and NSW Child Safe Standards, ensuring every child feels secure, valued and respected.

Our preschool provides early learning and play-based education for children aged 3–5 years, helping to build the foundations for a confident and successful transition to school.

Our purpose

Our purpose is to provide a welcoming, inclusive and engaging early learning environment where children are encouraged to explore, discover and grow at their own pace.

We support children to develop confidence, independence, social skills and a lifelong love of learning through meaningful play-based experiences.

Our philosophy

We believe that children learn best through play in an environment where they feel safe, supported and valued.

We are guided by the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) – Belonging, Being and Becoming, which underpins everything we do.

We believe:

Every child is unique and learns at their own pace.

Strong, respectful relationships are central to learning and wellbeing.

Children develop best in environments that are safe, predictable and nurturing.

Families are a child’s first and most important teachers.

Inclusion, diversity and cultural respect strengthen our community.

Children have the right to express their views and be heard.

Our educators design intentional, child-led learning experiences that support social, emotional, cognitive and physical development, preparing children for school and beyond.

Our organisational structure

Singleton Pre-School is governed by a volunteer Management Committee made up of members of the local community. The Committee is responsible for the governance and strategic direction of the service.

The day-to-day operations of the preschool are led by our Director / Nominated Supervisor, who works closely with a team of qualified early childhood educators.

Our structure includes:

  • Management Committee (governance and oversight).
  • Director / Nominated Supervisor (lead educator and operations).
  • Early Childhood Educators (program delivery and care).
  • Educational Leader (curriculum and learning guidance).
  • Responsible Person (on-site supervision and compliance).

This structure ensures strong leadership, accountability and consistent high-quality education and care.

Our educators and team

Our educators are passionate, qualified professionals who work collaboratively to provide a safe, engaging and supportive learning environment for every child.

We value ongoing professional development and ensure our team is up to date with current best practice in early childhood education, including child protection, wellbeing and inclusive learning strategies.

Together, our team supports children to feel a strong sense of belonging, build relationships, and develop the skills they need for lifelong learning.

Our community connections

We are proud to be part of the Singleton community and value strong relationships with families, local organisations and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders.

We actively engage with families to ensure children’s learning reflects their home life, culture and community, and we work together to support each child’s development and wellbeing.

Child safety and wellbeing

The safety and wellbeing of children is at the centre of everything we do.

We maintain a strong child-safe culture through:

  • Compliance with NSW Child Safe Standards.
  • Adherence to the National Child Safe Principles.
  • Regular staff training in child protection and mandatory reporting.
  • Safe, inclusive and supervised learning environments.
  • Open communication with families.

We are committed to ensuring every child feels safe, supported and respected at all times.