Redhead Community Preschool
At Redhead Community Preschool, we believe that the early years are the foundation for a lifelong love of learning. As an Exceeding National Quality Standard service, we are proud to provide a warm, nurturing, and high-quality environment where children feel safe, valued, and inspired to explore.
Our passionate and highly qualified educators create engaging, play-based learning experiences that foster curiosity, creativity, and confidence. We embrace each child’s unique strengths, interests, and cultural background, ensuring that every child is supported in reaching their full potential.
We are committed to strong relationships with families and the community, working together to create an inclusive and enriching early childhood journey. Our programs are guided by the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and a deep understanding of best-practice teaching, ensuring that every child receives the highest level of care and education.
At Redhead Community Preschool, we don’t just prepare children for school—we prepare them for life.
Come and experience the difference of an Exceeding-rated service where children thrive, families feel connected, and learning is filled with wonder and joy.
Our Values
Relationships
We believe that strong, nurturing and respectful relationships are the foundations of a child’s sense of belonging, security and confidence. We create a nurturing and responsive environment where every child feels safe, heard, and valued. Our educators work collaboratively to create a team environment, that is professional, respectful and supportive. We recognise that families are children’s first and most important teachers and we extend learning beyond our preschool, by fostering relationships with our local community.
Community
We believe that a strong connected community is essential for children’s growth and wellbeing. We actively engage with families, local organisations, allied health specialists, schools and the wider community to create meaningful relationships, foster a sense of belonging, and provide children with real world learning experiences. By fostering strong connections, we help children develop a lifelong sense of belonging, empathy and social responsibility.
Sustainability
We believe that teaching children about social, economic and environmental sustainability from an early age, helps create responsible, thoughtful and engaged global citizens. Our approach to sustainability is embedded throughout all our practices, ensuring that children develop an understanding of their role in caring for their environment, contributing to the community and making mindful choices.
About Us
Redhead Community Preschool is situated on Awabakal Land and was established in 1966 as a non-profit community-based Preschool by a parent committee made up of local families requiring an educational Preschool program for their children.
Today the Preschool continues to operate as a non-profit community Preschool in conjunction with a parent committee at the same location.
Our building is owned by Lake Macquarie City Council and was originally the Redhead Memorial Hall and then used as the local picture theatre, where local families would come along to enjoy a Saturday night together. Prior to becoming a Preschool our building was used as the Redhead Public School kindergarten classroom for several years.
Visitors often comment on the large open space of our indoor environment which reflects the buildings previous use.
Generations of families have brought their children through the Preschool. Grandparents who established the Preschool bring in their grandchildren and parents who attended themselves now enrol their own children.
A Day at our Preschool
Come along with us to experience a day in the life of our preschool through the lens of our citizens.
Our Team
Welcome to our team of passionate and experienced educators! With over 100 years of collective experience, we bring a wealth of knowledge, dedication, and a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of every child. Our diverse backgrounds and expertise allow us to create engaging, personalised learning experiences that empower children to thrive. We're here to support, inspire, and guide each child on their educational journey, and we're proud to be a part of their success!
