Strathfield Preschool
💖 EXCEEDING
Centre Information
Centre Information
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1A Bates Street, Homebush 2140, NSW -
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Enrolment Line: 1800care1800 (1800 2273 1800) -
Enrolment Email: ssps@integricare.org.au
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Parent Phone: 9746 9441
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Parent Email: ssps@integricare.org.au
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Mon-Fri, 8:00am-3:30pm
Integricare Preschool Strathfield
Integricare’s early education centre at Strathfield is highly rated by its families, who vouch for its excellence in quality care and learning. We offer a curriculum operating in accordance with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and this provides crucial early learning development and a School Readiness Program that transitions your child smoothly to kindergarten. The preschool Strathfield offers 45 places and has open enrolment policy that welcomes children from all backgrounds, religions and cultures.
Through regular observations, our educators plan and implement a child centred program which assesses the ongoing learning and development of children. We monitor and guide how we can best support each child’s social and emotional development, communication skills, physical, cognitive and spiritual development.
Our educators believe that children benefit most when given the opportunity to experiment, discover, dream, imagine and express their original ideas in a free and open environment. We run an indoor/outdoor program where the children are free to choose whether they want to be inside or outside. This creates a calm, peaceful environment as children make their own choices and are actively engaged in their play. Fine motor activities such as drawing, writing, counting, fine motor construction and reading are always offered in our outdoor play space.
Progressive morning tea allows children to choose when they eat morning tea – this means that children who have had a late breakfast may choose to play and eat a little later. At lunch time we do all sit down together as a learning family and talk about our day, our healthy lunches, the celebrations important to our culture and our families.
Our qualified educators help to provide children with every opportunity to thrive. These care services include extending their language, literacy and numeracy, teaching them to be creative and to take initiative, and bolstering their confidence and independence as well as their social aptitude amongst their peers.
About Childcare Strathfield
Our preschool in Strathfield is located in a secluded area where children can enjoy the large outdoor learning area that offers plenty of green space.
School Readiness is embedded into every part of our preschool and based on the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF). As educators, we observe and guide meaningful learning through play, provide time and opportunities for children to process information and to practice newly acquired skills. We focus on the personal & social skills, physical skills, communication skills as well as the pre literacy and numeracy skills required for success at primary school. All of this is done through play. We aim to support and extend children’s literacy and numeracy learning through providing multiple opportunities for children to engage in literacy throughout the day.
We encourage the children to see themselves as successful learners and empower them through positive guidance techniques to accept responsibility for their own actions
Our dedicated team of educators come from a range of cultural backgrounds, all passionate about ‘going the extra mile’ for children.
Our highly qualified and experienced staff provide an individualised educational program that aims to meet the diverse needs of all children and an inclusive curriculum aims to ensure that each child in the centre is fully involved in the program.
Parents are encouraged to participate in the program by volunteering at the centre, communicating their expectations for their child’s learning with staff. The children learn through play and interest-based activities that are developmentally appropriate for each child’s age. Our literacy program is designed to build on children’s home and community literacy experiences and it includes practices that are relevant to children’s everyday lives as well as familiar texts from their homes and communities.
Why Choose Integricare?
At Integricare we are committed to providing exceptional learning and care for your child. Families trust their children to us because:
We welcome all families from various backgrounds, diverse cultures and many faiths.
Our commitment to excellence is driven by exceptional educational outcomes first and foremost, without compromising our need to also operate a business responsibly.
Our families consistently rate our passionate educators highly, who are known for going the extra mile for children.
We believe that families are children’s first educators and that our role is to work closely with them as co-educators.
Our network of early learning centres is not so extensive that we are too large, and we are not so small that we don’t have the resources to provide an excellent learning environment. We have a healthy balance that easily enables the sharing of knowledge amongst our network of educators, which translates into the quality of our programs.
We have a strong Christian ethic and a rich history, having served families since 1882. It’s in our DNA to reflect the Christian faith in a way that is valued by families.
What do our families think?
Read our family testimonials
Find out more about how to enroll your child.
Contact us today on 1800care1800
Frequently Asked Questions Strathfield Preschool
What are the operating hours of Integricare Strathfield Preschool?
Our Strathfield Preschool operates from Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 3:30pm. The hours are designed to suit families looking for a high-quality early education program during school hours.
Is the preschool rated well by families?
Yes. Integricare Preschool Strathfield is rated “Exceeding” and is highly regarded by families, with many parents praising the centre’s warm educators and strong school readiness program.
What age group does Integricare Strathfield accept?
Our Strathfield campus welcomes preschool-aged children from diverse backgrounds, typically aged 3 to 5 years, with a focus on preparing them for a successful transition into primary school.
What is unique about the learning environment at Strathfield Preschool?
The centre offers a large outdoor play space and an indoor-outdoor program where children can choose how they play and learn. The environment is calm, open-ended, and focused on supporting each child’s creativity, independence, and social development.
Do you provide meals at Strathfield Preschool?
Morning tea is offered as a progressive mealtime, allowing children to eat when they feel ready. Children bring their own healthy lunches and enjoy them together as a group to encourage community and conversation.
Does the centre follow a school readiness curriculum?
Yes. Our early learning program is based on the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and includes pre-literacy, pre-numeracy, social and communication skills — all integrated through meaningful, play-based learning.
Can parents be involved in the program?
Absolutely. Parents are encouraged to participate by volunteering at the preschool and sharing their expectations and cultural experiences with educators. We value family partnerships as part of every child’s learning journey.
Is Integricare Strathfield inclusive of all cultural backgrounds?
Yes. Our preschool embraces diversity and incorporates children’s first languages, traditions, and community stories into our program. We aim to create an inclusive and affirming space for every child.
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