Welcome to Bentley Community Preschool
“Promising Children”
Our Preschool is a vital community hub designed to link villages surrounding the bush and farming areas on Bundgalung Country with and for children, families and locals to encounter belonging, connection and play.
Bentley Community preschool is a rural non -profit community based model operating quality early childhood education and care programs for children from 2.6 years to 6 at the spacious Bentley Hall and grounds.
Our Preschool has beautiful indoor and outdoor environments that reflect the special abundance of the Bundgalung land we are on. Natural elements of fresh air , the ever changing skies, big gum trees that lend shade, texture and colour afford us a “third teacher “ with our children.
The Hall and grounds are “magical” places that offer constant surprise and wonder we therefore use all our energy ,spirit and knowledges to protect and appreciate life, resources, elements and spaces in our program.
We protect and value children as infinitely capable, competent and creative members of Bentley , our surrounding villages and the larger ever changing world.
Quality Education For Your Children
At Bentley Community Preschool, we believe in nurturing the whole child through play-based learning, exploration, and creativity. Our experienced educators create a warm, inclusive environment where children feel safe to discover, question, and grow.
We focus on developing:
- Social and emotional skills
- Early literacy and numeracy
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
- Physical coordination and wellness
- Creative expression and imagination
Our People
Bentley Community Preschool is managed by Approved Providers who are our voluntary Management Committee.
Our Director and Nominated Supervisor: Responsible for the day to day management.
Nicole Caves. (Early Childhood Teacher)
Our Educational Leader collaboratively leads the children’s curriculum and program in alignment with the National Quality standards and Early years learning framework (EYLFv2)
Lee- Anne Gibson (Diploma of Children’s Services)
Paola Maher (Diploma of Children’s Services)contributes to the whole learning community with qualifications and experience in early childhood settings.
Sarah Bolus (Early Childhood Teacher)
Our Administrative Assistant: Sue Train is our support in business administration.
Students and Volunteers.
TAFE students learn their craft.Volunteers lend their gift, talents and community spirit with us.
All adults attending Bentley Preschool must have current Working with Children’s Checks.
Enrollments and Wait List
Looking to enroll or join the wait list?
Please use the form from these options.
