Preschool focuses on play-based activities and lays the foundation for future learning. Preschool provides an educational program for children in the year before starting school that supports the development of early language, literacy, numeracy and social skills.
When to enrol in preschool
If your child turns four on or before 31 July, you may enrol your child in that year. Contact us to find out how to enrol.
Getting prepared
Welcome to preschool parents guide
At Seven Hills West Public School we will help make sure that the start of your child's learning journey is a positive and happy experience.
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Transition to school
We have a set of planned activities to make sure your child has a smooth start to Kindergarten. Contact us to find out about our activities and how you can be involved.
Hours of operation
Term 1 and 2
Emus: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday (9am to 3pm)
Wombat: Thursday, Friday (9am to 3pm)
Term 3 and 4
Emus: Monday, Tuesday (9am to 3pm)
Wombat: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (9am to 3pm)
Early year learning framework
The early years learning framework is an early childhood curriculum framework, which will guide early childhood educators in developing quality, early childhood education programmes. The framework describes the principles, practice and outcomes to support and enhance young children's learning from birth to five years, as well as their transition to school. This will help ensure consistency in the delivery of learning programmes around Australia.
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National quality framework
The national quality framework (NQF) raises quality and drives continuous improvement and consistency in australian education and care services. Established in 2012, the NQF applies to most long day care, family day care, preschool/kindergarten and outside schools hours care services. To ensure australian children get the best possible start in life, the NQF sets a consistent, high quality standard for early childhood education and care, and outside school hours care services.
This section explains key components of the NQF. You will also find copies of the legislation and learning frameworks, detailed guides, podcasts and videos, information sheets and a searchable database of frequently asked questions related to the NQF. For more information visit national quality framework.