Winmalee Community Preschool

Winmalee Community Preschool is a not-for-profit, community-based preschool that has been serving the families of Winmalee since 1978. Our preschool is operated by a Parent Management Committee, and we encourage parents to get involved in the life of the preschool through various opportunities throughout the year. Our preschool is committed to providing a strong educational foundation for children at the start of their educational journey.

Our Philosophy

At Winmalee Community Preschool, we celebrate learning and work actively within a community of learners to provide our children with an educational foundation for lifelong learning. We see our community of learners as including children, families, educators, and members of the wider community. Each community member is a valued individual, who brings their own values, cultures, beliefs, abilities, and language to the preschool community. We are committed to ensuring that this unique contribution is accepted and acknowledged and reflected in our learning environment.

Our Educational Program

Our educational program is designed to be flexible and reflect the individual needs of the children. We believe that children are capable and resourceful members of our community who should be encouraged to follow their own learning interests with the support of their peers and educators. Play is essential to children's learning, and it should be hands-on, challenging, exciting, and fun. We provide opportunities for our children to explore, discover, investigate, hypothesize, solve problems, and express ideas. We acknowledge and celebrate the children's play and discoveries through supportive documentation.

Our Services

We offer a range of services to support the children and families in our community. Our preschool operates from 8:00am to 4:00pm, Monday to Friday, and we have a dedicated team of educators who are passionate about providing a nurturing and engaging environment for our children. We also offer a range of resources and support for families, including information on child development, parenting resources, and community connections.