St John's Preschool & Long Day Care Auburn
St John's Preschool & Long Day Care Auburn Centre overview
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Welcome to St John's Preschool & Long Day Care Auburn, an exceeding-rated not-for-profit childcare service. We provide exceptional early education and care for children aged 2-6, with extended hours from 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday. Our architecturally designed facilities include well-resourced classrooms and a beautiful outdoor playground.
Inside our vibrant learning spaces, children feel a strong sense of belonging with interactive displays and resources that reflect their homes and cultures. Our curriculum is guided by the Early Years Learning Framework, nurturing the whole child and fostering a love for learning. We also offer a school readiness program and an indoor-outdoor learning approach.
Our playground features climbing equipment, sandpits, and water play to support physical development and connection with nature. Each day, engaging activities are set up to encourage exploration and extend children's interests.
As part of our service, we provide exceeding-rated education and care programs, nutritious meals prepared fresh daily, nappies and wipes, sunscreen and hats, and a family communication app.
Contact us today to join St John's Preschool & Long Day Care Auburn. We prioritise children and families, and we look forward to supporting your child's early learning journey. Visit our website to book a tour or reach us at 0436 810 637 or (02) 9166 8984, or via email at scecs.auburn@syd.catholic.edu.au. More information is available at https://www.scecs.nsw.edu.au/service/st-john.
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Get to know us
Meet the team
Meet the team
Allow me to introduce myself! My name is Daisy and I am thrilled to be a part of this
wonderful community and to be appointed as the Director here in Auburn
As a parent myself, with three beautiful children, I understand the joys and challenges that
come with raising a family.
My journey into the realm of education began with a profound passion for early childhood
development. In 2022, I proudly earned my Bachelors degree in Early Years Education,
fueling my dedication to nurturing young minds. Continuing my path of learning and growth,
I recently commenced my studies as Speech Pathology Assistant in 2023-2024, expanding
my skills to better support childrens communication development.
With over a decade of experience working in early childhood and a lifetime spent interacting
with children, I bring a wealth of knowledge and understanding to my role. My commitment
to inclusion drives me to create supportive environments where every child can thrive,
regardless of their unique needs or backgrounds.
I am deeply passionate about supporting parents like you through every stage of your childs
development journey. Whether its navigating the challenges of toddlerhood or celebrating
milestones in school, I am here to offer guidance, resources, and unwavering support.
I am honoured to be a part of this community, and I look forward to working together to
create a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child can reach their fullest
potential.
I look forward in working with the amazing team in Auburn to create a fun, safe and
stimulating environments for all your children.
Centre philosophy
Centre philosophy
At St John's Preschool and Long Day Care, our approach to learning is inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy, viewing each child as an innately curious and capable learner.
Our learning environments, often referred to as the 'third teacher,' are carefully crafted to spark exploration and creativity while our educators act as facilitators and co-learners.
Driven by the children's own passions and interests, our approach celebrates the diverse ways that children learn and express themselves.
Learning is holistic, focused on children's complete development, integrating their physical, social, emotional, spiritual and intellectual growth.
We believe in collaborative project-based learning, integrating the insights of children, families, and educators to create an enriching and responsive educational journey that is tailored to each individual child.
Programs
Programs
Inside St John's Preschool and Long Day Care, you will find two vibrant learning spaces with abundant resources, interactive learning displays, and links to children's homes and cultures, to ensure all children feel a strong sense of belonging.
Classrooms are airy and bright, open-plan, and spacious, with designated areas for literacy, art and craft, construction, loose parts play, a home corner, dress ups, a reading nook, sustainability, a smart board, and more.
A wide variety of learning resources are available to the children each day and the activities are regularly rotated to ensure the environment is stimulating and interest-based.
Beyond the classroom, our Auburn childcare centre offers gardens enriched with native plants, a sandpit, mud kitchen, water play, picnic tables, climbing equipment, soft mats, and a range of sports equipment.
Our outdoor environment is set up daily with engaging activities and resources to foster the development of gross motor skills, encourage exploration, and extend children's interests beyond the classroom.
Children also participate in daily Munch and Move activities and planned sport to develop fundamental movement skills.
Programs
Programs
Toddler Program
Our Auburn Toddler Program for children aged two to three is thoughtfully designed with a focus on interactive learning experiences that encourage exploration, hands-on play, and self-expression.
Educators attentively listen to and observe the children, using their interests as a springboard for meaningful projects and activities.
Through group learning experiences, open-ended play, discovery and exploration, interest-based projects, art and craft, dramatic play, and responsive relationships, toddlers are empowered to communicate, connect, and discover the world around them, fostering a deep-rooted love for learning.
Key Learning Areas Include:
Identity: We nurture children's sense of identity by encouraging their interests, fostering independence, supporting resilience, building connections, encouraging exploration, and enhancing self-esteem and belonging.
Connection: Children learn about their connection and contribution by exploring diversity, culture, sustainability, community, and the principles of fairness, taking turns, group projects, and shared play.
Wellbeing: We promote children's physical, spiritual, and emotional wellbeing through daily movement, games and sports, learning about nutrition, the body, and healthy habits, learning about emotions, mindfulness, and the Munch and Move Program.
Learning: We provide engaging learning experiences through play, interest projects, and intentional teaching that foster problem-solving, fine and gross motor skills, resilience, creativity, concentration, and foundational academic skills.
Communication: We support the development of communication and pro-social skills through storytelling, music and movement, child-centred learning, early literacy activities, asking questions, group time, creativity, and self-expression.
Preschool and School Readiness Program
Our Auburn Preschool and School Readiness Program for children aged three to six provides children with dynamic learning experiences that fuel children’s curiosity, sense of wonder, inquiry, and problem-solving skills.
Our educators, acting as guides and collaborators, take cues from each child's unique interests, weaving them into engaging projects and activities that nurture both creativity and foundational academic skills.
Through interest-driven exploration, individual and group projects, art, construction, and peer interactions, our preschool children are nurtured to become confident, inquisitive, and prepared learners who are ready to thrive in Primary School.
Key Learning Areas Include:
Identity: We nurture children's sense of identity by encouraging their interests and self-expression, fostering independence, supporting resilience, building connections, encouraging exploration, and enhancing self-esteem and belonging.
Connection: Children learn about their connection, contribution, and impact by exploring diversity, culture, sustainability, community, and the principles of fairness, taking turns, group projects, and shared play.
Wellbeing: We cultivate positive attitudes towards health, wellbeing, and nutrition through daily movement, healthy habits, mindfulness exercises, bodily awareness, emotional learning, and the Munch and Move Program.
Learning: We provide engaging learning experiences through open-ended play, interest projects, experiments, and intentional teaching that foster critical thinking, problem-solving, resilience, creativity, concentration, and foundational academic skills.
Communication: We support the development of communication and pro-social skills through early literacy activities, storytelling, group activities, music and movement, child-directed learning, asking questions, group time, show and tell, and self-expression.
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Centre Reviews
My daughter has always been a little shy and uncertain in new environments, but the warmth and patience of the educators made her... My daughter has always been a little shy and uncertain in new environments, but the warmth and patience of the educators made her transitions smooth. They create an atmosphere of genuine care, where every child is seen, heard, and understood. I can sense that when we did the tour and orientation. now, I withdrew my daughter from other day care and put full time in St.John's. We are happy :) Read more
I cannot recommend this centre highly enough! From the moment we enrolled our children, the staff have consistently demonstrated outstanding professionalism and genuine... I cannot recommend this centre highly enough! From the moment we enrolled our children, the staff have consistently demonstrated outstanding professionalism and genuine care. Having been at another centre previously, I cannot articulate what a massive difference there is. Every team member is not only friendly but also dedicated to creating a nurturing environment where children can thrive. I have complete peace of mind knowing that my children are in such capable hands. The innovative activities, program and attention to individual needs make all the difference. Thank you, to all the staff for providing exceptional care and service! Read more
Thank you for your kind words! We are thrilled to hear about your positive experience with our centre. Providing a nurturing and safe environment for children to thrive is our top priority, and we are glad to hear that you have complete peace of mind with your children in our care. Our team is dedicated to delivering outstanding professionalism and genuine care to all the children. We appreciate your support and thank you for recognizing our efforts.
The teachers and all the staff are amazing, My daughter looks forward to going and has learnt so much since starting there, ... The teachers and all the staff are amazing, My daughter looks forward to going and has learnt so much since starting there, I would definitely recommend to anyone. Read more