Our Preschool
Why choose our public preschool?
Our public preschool is currently a fee-free preschool at John Warby Public School. It’s an easy choice for local families with young children.
We give every child the start in early childhood education. At our preschool, children explore, ask questions and grow in a safe and caring place. Our friendly team helps each child learn and feel good through fun, hands-on play that builds confidence and curiosity.
John Warby Public School exceeds national standards
John Warby Public School Preschool has been rated as Exceeding National Quality Standard under the National Quality Framework.
The National Quality Standard (NQS) sets a national benchmark for the quality of children’s education and care services across Australia.
Services are assessed against the NQS by the state or territory regulatory authority and receive a rating for each of the seven quality areas of the NQS, as well as an overall rating.
“An overall rating of Exceeding NQS is given to services that go above and beyond the requirements of the NQS in at least four of the seven quality areas".
The National Quality Framework (NQF) for early childhood education and care was agreed by all Australian governments to get better educational and development outcomes for children using education and care services.
Implementation of the NQF is guided by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA).
To find out more information about the NQF and service ratings, visit the ACECQA website below:
Visit the Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) for more information.
We look forward to welcoming you and your child to our preschool. Contact us to talk to our team, book a tour or join our waitlist.
Start: 9:00am
Finish: 2.30pm to 3:00pm
How to enrol
To be eligible to attend Preschool children must turn four (4) years of age by 31st July in the year of enrolment.
Complete the expression of interest form to enrol your child to John Warby Public Preschool.
Expression of interest to enrol in a NSW Public Preschool Form
John Warby Public School Preschool follows the Department of Education guidelines in terms of priority. Priority is given to:
· Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children
· children living in low socio-economic circumstances
· children who are unable to access other early childhood settings due to financial hardship.
The Principal of the school will offer enrolment in the following order:
· children living within the school's catchment area
· children living outside the catchment area but have siblings at the school
The Public Health Act requires preschools to obtain documents from parents that show the child:
· is fully vaccinated for their age, or has a medical reason not to be vaccinated, or
· is on a recognised catch-up schedule if their child has fallen behind with their vaccinations.
An up to date Immunisation History Statement from Medicare is required for all children. An immunisation reminder letter will be sent to families when their child/ren turn 4 years old.
- A big school bag labelled with your child’s name
- 2 spare sets of clothes (underpants, shorts, t-shirts, socks & a jumper)
- Lunch box/es clearly marked with your Child’s Name
- “Lunch” (11:00am) and “Fruit Break” (1:45pm)
- A large drink bottle of water EVERY DAY!
- Pillow or small cushion and a small blanket (even if your child does not sleep)
- A sun hat labelled with your child’s name
Parents should apply sunscreen to their child before or on arrival at the Preschool.
Our school, following recommendations from the NSW Department of Education and the NSW Cancer Council, have instigated the SUN HAT POLICY which incorporates the ‘No Hat, Play in the Shade’ guidelines. Children should bring their own hat to wear whilst in the playground. It is the responsibility of the family to ensure your child has a hat at the Preschool every day.
We recommend that all children have applied sunscreen prior to their entry to preschool.
Book a tour or join our waitlist
Come and see our preschool in action. Talk to our team and secure your child’s place.