Welcome to Bentley Community Preschool

Promising Children

Our Preschool is a vital community hub designed to link surrounding villages, bush and farming areas on Bundgalung Country with and for children and families to encounter Belonging, connection and play.

Bentley preschool is a rural non -profit community based model operating quality education and care programs for young children 2.6 years to 6 years in our spacious Hall and large play space grounds. Meaningful relationships and friendships are fostered in the beautiful indoor and outdoor environments that reflect the special abundance of the land we are on. Natural elements of fresh air, native birds and insects, ever changing skies, big gum trees that lend their shade, texture and colour afford us a “third teacher” with children.

Together as a big tree “Bungabee” we create a “magical” place that offers surprise and wonder. We use our energy, spirit and knowledge to protect and appreciate the ‘now’ of childhood as well as growth and life long learning.

We protect and value children as infinitely capable, competent and creative members of Bentley, their Preschool, homes ,villages and the ever changing larger world.

Our People

Our People

Bentley Community Preschool is managed by an Approved Provider who are voluntary Management Committee.

Our Director and Nominated Supervisor: Nicole Caves (Bachelor of Education – Early Childhood) who has delegated day to day responsibility.

Our Educational Leader: Lee- Anne Gibson (Diploma of Children’s Services) collaboratively leads the children’s curriculum and program in alignment with the National Quality Standards and the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLFv2)

Our Early Childhood Teacher: Sarah Bolus (Early Childhood Teacher) joins our team as our Higher Support Learning Needs staff. Sarah also has qualifications in Bush Kindi programs.

Our Educator: Paola Maher (Diploma of Children’s Services) contributes to the whole learning community with a Sustainability one of many Paola’s key talents.

Our Administrative Assistant: Sue Train is our support in business administration.

The Management Committee: A new management committee is elected yearly consisting of volunteerparents or community members. Please speak to the Director if you are interested in volunteering for the preschool

Students and Volunteers: Students learn their craft under the mentorship of qualified staff. Volunteers lend their gifts, talents and community spirit with us.

All adults attending Bentley Preschool must have a current Working with Children’s Check and appropriate reference checks.

Enrolments and Wait List

Looking to enrol or join the wait list?

Please use the form from these options.