Sustainable Play Preschool

Sustainable Play Preschool is a small Preschool located in Barnsley, NSW. Our philosophy and team of Educators place special focus on nurturing a child's holistic wellbeing through experiences that connect them with the natural world.

We prioritise a culture of child safety and protection through complete transparency and proactive child empowerment. Our open-plan rooms and glass sliding doors are designed to eliminate blind spots, families are welcome to visit at any time, and every Educator undergoes rigorous vetting, including criminal history checks and Working With Children Checks. We teach children age-appropriate body safety and personal boundaries, using resources like the NSW SAFE Book Series, so they grow in the confidence and language to protect themselves. True safety, to us, means protecting children from the outside while empowering them from the inside.

Open 7:30am to 6:00pm, our play-based curriculum prepares children for school and life by cultivating a lifelong love of learning. Our Educational Program includes a bush kindy/forest school program, weekly music lessons from the Newcastle Conservatorium, cooking experiences, garden to table experiences, creative arts, STEM activities, sensory play experiences, visits from Indigenous elders and more. Our Educators receive mentorship in the RIE Educaring approach which prioritises the formation of authentic connections with children.

Sustainability is at the heart of our mission. Every day we engage children in environmentally friendly routines that cultivate their consideration for the planet and its creatures. We offer plant-based catering for your child's meals, following a delicious, colourful menu.

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"I work in the Early Childhood Industry so I knew what I wanted for my daughter. I knew I wanted something a little different, I wanted a caring, nurturing environment that supported my child to reach her potential…My daughter is always excited to go to preschool and loves everything they have to offer, especially Bush Kindy. Communication has always been great. If you are looking for a service with an amazing environment, philosophy and passionate loving staff, look no further then Sustainable Play Preschool."

- Aleisha, Parent