Shadforth Cottage and Preschool

My eldest child went to Shadforth from the age of 2 and a half to 5 years old. This year he started school... My eldest child went to Shadforth from the age of 2 and a half to 5 years old. This year he started school at Mosman Public. He has transitioned into “big school” very well and easily. It is clear that the preparation for school at Shadforth pre-school has helped our son, during quite a disrupted first year of school. With more than one term of homeschooling, we as parents are now aware how fast-paced and challenging the Kindy curriculum can be (for instance, in literature they have already covered conjunctions). We are grateful for the foundation our son received at Shadforth, as it set him up well for the curriculum that Kindy currently follows, along with the unpredictable demands that can be thrown at school children, especially during this pandemic. Read more

Helena Oliver

Dec, 2021

Shadforth Cottage is a wonderful community - led by deeply experienced, professional, caring, passionate leaders and educators. We currently have two children in... Shadforth Cottage is a wonderful community - led by deeply experienced, professional, caring, passionate leaders and educators. We currently have two children in the daycare, and our youngest (third) will join in mid-2022. We couldn't be more grateful for such a community-minded and professional team, who not only support the children with inspired learning experiences, consistent routines and a warm environment - but they support us as parents, too. During 2020-21, the communication and clarity from Shadforth Cottage around COVID measures, operations, adjustments based on health advice and other relevant procedures was seamless. I always felt informed, supported and grateful to have this consistency and stability during a time that was fraught with challenges on so many fronts. The educators are experienced, passionate, deeply capable and connected. They all know our children and family, make us feel very welcome at drop-off and pick-up, and are proactive in asking questions and seeking feedback. Our two eldest have been attending Shadforth since they were six/seven months old, and all three will complete their daycare and preschool years there - continually being challenged and inspired as they grow older, move into the next class and prepare for school. With three very young children and both parents who work full-time, we couldn't have done it without the genuine care and support of Sylvia, Emma and the wonderful Shadforth team. We couldn't recommend Shadforth Cottage more highly. Read more

Caitlin Hill

Oct, 2021