King Street Community Preschool East Maitland (formerly known as Catherine Preschool) is a not-for-profit community-based preschool that has been serving the East Maitland community and surrounding areas since 1967. With a focus on providing high-quality educational programs and care for children aged 3-6 years, the preschool is dedicated to nurturing young minds and helping them reach their full potential. The experienced and fully qualified early childhood staff at King Street Community Preschool implement the Early Years Learning Framework to engage children and families in a happy and friendly environment.
At King Street Community Preschool, children are the top priority, with a commitment to creating stimulating environments that support and enrich each individual child. The preschool’s philosophy revolves around fostering strong partnerships between families and staff, encouraging family involvement, and celebrating diversity within the preschool community. By valuing children as capable and resourceful learners, the preschool aims to equip them with the skills and resilience needed to navigate an ever-changing world.
With a focus on providing a challenging yet safe environment for children to develop physical skills and engage in free play, King Street Community Preschool offers a range of educational programs that cater to the diverse needs and interests of children. The preschool’s dedicated educators, including University-trained Early Childhood Teachers, Diploma-trained, and Certificate III Educators, are committed to sharing their knowledge and experience to ensure the best outcomes for children and families. By operating within the guidelines of the National Quality Framework, King Street Community Preschool strives to be a center of excellence for early childhood education in the local community.
