Programs
Berry Patch Quality Preschool Programs
We are focused on providing high quality preschool programs in the Rouse Hill, Kellyville Ridge, and Pemulwuy areas. In addition, our curriculum for preschool is implemented by professionals who constantly learn and develop their teaching skills. All educators and staff are guided by their centre’s Philosophy and the Early Years Learning Framework – Department of Education, Australian Government.
Providing opportunities for children to develop necessary skills and attributes early on are goals we strive for. Incorporating the latest in child learning techniques, we prepare them towards the journey to their first year of schooling. We have a very successful transition to school program, developed in conjunction with the local primary schools. Our transition to school program begins from the moment your child starts at the Berry Patch. Through our comprehensive Berry Patch Developmental Plan, we work with each child to develop them holistically as they grow and mature from one year to the next.
Education Program
To prepare your child for school, the topics covered in our curriculum are tailored to each group’s learning level. We have devised an extensive curriculum, creating eleven programs that support the outcomes of the EYLF and its principles and practices. These eleven programs are explored throughout each week and consist of;
Berry Healthy: The children explore the human body and develop their understanding of maintaining a healthy body while learning to cook nutritious snacks.
Berry Responsible: We encourage the children to gain independence in their daily routines through providing them with life-long skills and great work and team ethic.
Berry Scientific: There is now a strong emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education in schools. By creating amazing science experiences within our curriculum, we inspire children to want to learn more and explore on their own.
Berry Musical: Incorporating music into our play and routine within the Early Years has a positive effect on children’s development.
Berry Wellbeing: We provide a holistic approach to development with a strong emphasis on our mental and emotional wellbeing. This incorporates times to relax, reflect and recognise our feelings.
Berry Magical: We welcome a land of wonder and magic as children engage in dramatic play and transform themselves to engage in character play.
Berry Environmental: We scaffold a sense of environmental responsibility amongst our children and centre, providing learning experiences that allow children to care and nurture their future planet.
Berry Cultured: We develop the children’s respect for diversity through exploring and engaging in an abundance of cultures.
Berry Ready: We focus on providing the children at the Berry Patch the skills through numeracy and literacy tasks to engage in a smooth transition to Primary School and to thrive in their future years.
Berry Creative: Through our arts program we incorporate the use of various mediums such as paint, clay, drawings and natural materials.
Berry Active: Developing the children’s Fundamental Movement Skills through engaging in physical activities and gaining an appreciation for any active lifestyle is part of our embedded program here at the Berry Patch.
We teach these learning areas through a variety of methods including play-based experiences, group discussions and small group activities ensuring the children are engaged and have autonomy in their learning.
Preparing children for school
Watch your children grow in confidence as they experience various ways of learning. We do this by incorporating meaningful, challenging and stimulating experiences to extend children’s current knowledge and meet their needs. This gives them the best start in their early years’ education.
In addition, children are encouraged to participate in activities that enhance their social/emotional development, self-help skills, literacy, numeracy and language development. School readiness is also achieved by the use of interactive research where the children use technology within the classroom, using smart TV and iPads/tablets in both intentional and spontaneous teachings.
As with most local preschools, our programs operate during school terms.
School days and day care hours fall within a 7AM-6PM schedule. We treat periods such as school and public holidays as special occasions and celebrate them by inviting families and children to contribute ideas for fun and imaginative themed days. Parents are given notice of these events in advance.
