The Green Elephant Farm Early Learning and Preschool Horsley Park
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The Green Elephant Farm Early Learning and Preschool Horsley Park Centre overview
Welcome to The Green Elephant Farm Early Learning and Preschool
Set on a breath taking 2.5 acres of natural environment, TGE Farm Horsley Park is an early learning centre like no other. It is designed to ensure learning is always inspired by nature, with a focus on sustainability.
Our natural, warm environment features trees, grasslands and plants, edible gardens, dirt tracks, sandpits, areas that invite play, quiet spaces where the children can sit and reflect, bridges, slides, cubby houses, music elements and water elements for the warmer days.
Our children will help in growing and harvesting herbs, fruit and vegetables from our garden which will make there way to the kitchen, getting involved with cooking meals and eating the fresh, healthy produce we grow.
Our child led curriculum is supported by nurturing, empathetic and loving educators who meet the needs of each child and most importantly provide respect, care and trust. We take an unhurried approach to children’s development, understanding that play-based learning in a homelike, secure environment is where children thrive and develop a lifelong love of learning.
At The Green Elephant we have adopted a holistic approach to education and care for children. We are an all inclusive centre. We provide the following:
- Fit Elephant - physical program that helps children develop into strong, healthy, confident children with a love of life and a passion for their world.
- Safe Elephant - teaching safety and awareness.
- Groovy Elephant - fun program which fosters development through music, movement, creativity and interaction.
- Tongue Tied Elephant - exposing the children to a variety of different languages.
- Creative Elephant - purpose built creative arts studio.
- Healthy Elephant - teaching about nutrition and giving our bodies good fuel.
- Explorer Elephant - hands-on experiential learning program based on regular small group visits to museums, art galleries, local parks and libraries within the community.
- Big School Elephant Program - school readiness starts in our nursery room and is embedded throughout the whole centre.
- All meals, which are created by our nutrtionist and cooked in our kitchen by our wonderful chef
- Indoor learning spaces that promote constructive activity and purposeful exploration.
- Natural outdoor environments which feature trees and plants, edible gardens, sandpits, areas that invite play, quiet spaces, slides, natural timber cubby houses, music elements and water elements.
- Nappies and formula
- Parents online portal for access to portfolios
- High level security and surveillance
- Dedicated Educators that are carefully chosen and have the appropriate experience and qualifications to ensure quality care for your child.
Each and every child at The Green Elephant is important to us and we welcome you to join our family. We look forward to meeting you and your child soon.
Fees & Vacancies
Enquire & enrol to get a week on Care For Kids*
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Enquire & enrol to get a week on Care For Kids*
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Enquire & enrol to get a week on Care For Kids*
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Enquire & enrol to get a week on Care For Kids*
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The Green Elephant Farm Early Learning and Preschool Horsley Park Service features
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Get to know us
What the parents say
What the parents say
We just adore the green elephant. The staff are incredible. They are so knowledgeable and loving. Fantastic team and great location. They have great classes for the kids: yoga, music, French and such really lovely people and diverse group.
- Parent
Centre philosophy
Centre philosophy
At The Green Elephant it is our philosophy to foster an environment that is nurturing, warm and safe, providing the highest level of care and education for all children. We aim to provide a home away from home that is inclusive for all and enables each child to feel secure enough to develop at their own pace.
We recognise the value of play based learning and how this shapes young minds and are dedicated to providing individual and group learning experiences in a fun and stimulating environment. We believe that children are successful, competent and curious learners. At The Green Elephant children are valued for their ability to do meaningful work, their wonder, curiosities, and their need to play.
- The Green Elephant ELC Horsley Park team
Programs
Programs
- Creative Elephant: a program that encourages children to express their creativity in different ways as an important part of mental development.
- Groovy Elephant: a music and movement program to enhance the children’s learning and opportunities for creative expression.
- Healthy Elephant: a holistic program that teaches the fundamentals of healthy eating, sleeping, hygiene, relationships and feelings.
- Safe Elephant: teaches crucial safety awareness and life skills in a fun, play-based environment.
- Fit Elephant: provides the children with opportunities to develop their gross motor and core physical skills while developing a love of fitness.
- Tongue Tied Elephant: a foreign language program.
- Explorer Elephant: innovative and hands-on, experiential learning program involving small group visits to local museums, art galleries, parks and libraries.
- Big School Elephant: a school readiness program that’s embedded throughout the curriculum from the nursery room and up.
About the curriculum
About the curriculum
The nursery is an extension of home where the educators cater the routines to the individual needs of each child. The focus is on creating a happy and safe environment for peer and educator relationships to thrive while the children develop their fine and gross motor skills.
The curriculum in the nursery room is centred around hands-on sensory experiences. The children are encouraged to explore their interests and discover the world around them.
In the toddler room, the children are encouraged to develop their own unique interests while the educators also teach them early literacy and numeracy skills. The daily routine includes a mix of small and large group times as well as free play and teacher initiated learning activities.
The children are supported to develop their independence and self-help skills such as toilet training and packing away. Peer friendships are encouraged and the children build resilience and self-awareness that will serve them well throughout their school years and beyond.
In the preschool room, small group experiences allow the educators to tailor the curriculum to different needs, age groups and interests. With a combination of play-based learning, hands-on experiences and educator-led activities, the children become independent and capable learners.
The children are empowered to ask questions and explore their world. They are supported to develop self help skills and share their unique interests and experiences with their peers.
Meet the team
Meet the team
The team at The Green Elephant includes a group of passionate and dedicated educators. They each bring years of experience and are humbled by the role they play in educating the children in their care.
The educators are advocates for children’s rights and voices, providing respect, care and trust to every child at The Green Elephant. They are genuine and motivated people that enhance the diversity and character of the centre.
Health & nutrition
Health & nutrition
The children at The Green Elephant receive all meals every day, including breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and a late snack. The menu is developed by a team of qualified Nutritionist and chefs and includes fresh, wholesome and nourishing food.
The menu is designed to provide the children with the nutritional goodness they need to grow physically and mentally to meet their full potential.
As part of the Healthy Elephant program, the children learn about the food they eat and where it comes from. They are taught about why healthy eating is important for lifelong health and wellness.
The menu can be tailored as required for allergies and food intolerances. Vegetarian options are also available at each meal and snack.
Sample menu
Breakfast: Bircher Muesli with Fresh Fruit
Morning tea: Rainbow Fruit Plate - Apple Twirls, Banana Sticks, Strawberry Zig Zags
Slice of Wholemeal Toast with Margarine or Avocado, Cheese and Tomato
Lunch: Chicken and cannellini bean nuggets with steamed seasonal vegetables, sliced raw capsicum and half wholemeal bread roll
Mini frittatas with steamed seasonal vegetables, raw tomato and capsicum and half wholemeal bread roll
Afternoon tea: Pikelets & Margarine
Cherry Tomatoes, Snow Peas or Green Beans
125ml Orange Juice
Late snack: Sandwiches
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145-161 Horsley RdHorsley Park, NSW, 2175
Centre Reviews
Bambini Health has partnered with Green Elephant for months and we are incredibly impressed with their professionalism and organisation at their centre. Their... Bambini Health has partnered with Green Elephant for months and we are incredibly impressed with their professionalism and organisation at their centre. Their team are eager to learn and grow as educators and professionals and it has been a pleasure providing ongoing clinical support and learning. We are looking forward to a long term relationship! Read more