Applecross Pre-Kindy

Happy World Environment Day
At Applecross Pre‑Kindy, caring for the environment isn’t a once‑a‑year event — it’s woven into our everyday play.
From tending to our gardens to learning about water, insects, and the world around us, our children grow up seeing themselves as caretakers of this beautiful planet.
Small hands, big impact.

🌿 Did you know we welcome children from 18 months?

Even though we’re known as Applecross Pre‑Kindy & Kindy — and many families think of us as a program for 3‑year‑olds — our service actually supports children from 18 months right through to Kindy.

We are a Pre‑Kindy, but with the added benefit of offering a long day care program, giving families the flexibility they need while still providing a calm, intentional, early‑learning environment.

Starting at 18 months allows children to:
✨ Build strong foundations in a familiar, nurturing space
✨ Form secure relationships with educators
✨ Grow confidence and independence at their own pace
✨ Transition smoothly into our Pre‑Kindy and then Kindy programs

It means your child can begin their learning journey early, gently, and with the continuity that helps them truly thrive.

If you’d like to learn more about our 18‑month+ program or book a tour, we’d love to welcome you into our Applecross community.

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✨3 Days To Go! ✨

Come say hi between 9am–12pm at our Open Morning and wander through our nature‑rich environment at your own pace.

You can register your interest and see all the details on our Facebook event.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1398121915492613

A Director Who Wears Many Hats — and Cares Deeply About All of Them

One of the greatest privileges of my role is hearing from families who feel truly seen, supported and connected here at Applecross Pre‑Kindy. Feedback like this reminds me why I do what I do — and why I lead the way I do.

For over 15 years, I’ve worked in the education and care sector, not only as a director but also as an investor and a mother. Those three perspectives shape everything I pour into Applecross Pre‑Kindy.

I know what it feels like to entrust your child to someone else.

I know what it takes to build a high‑quality service from the inside out.

And I know that none of it works without educators who feel appreciated, supported and genuinely happy in their workplace.

My goal has always been to blend these hats — business, leadership and motherhood — to create a centre where:

🌿 Educators feel valued, have opportunities for growth, are respected and proud of the work they do
🌿 Children feel safe, confident and excited to walk through the door each day
🌿 Families feel connected, informed and truly part of our community
🌿 The wider community knows us as a place of warmth, trust and belonging

Applecross Pre‑Kindy is more than a service — it’s a place where people want to work, where children love to learn and play, and where families feel held and supported through every stage of their journey.

This feedback is a reflection of the heart, dedication and professionalism of our team — and the culture we’ve building together and I am so proud of them.

Thank you to every family who shares their experiences with us. It means more than you know, and it inspires us to keep creating a place where everyone — staff, children and families — can explore, discover, thrive and connect.

This Saturday...
Our Applecross Pre‑Kindy Open Morning is happening.

If you’re exploring care options or looking for a place where your child can grow through purposeful play, strong relationships, and confidence‑building experiences, we’d love to meet you.

Come say hi between 9am–12pm and wander through our nature‑rich environment at your own pace.

You can register your interest and see all the details on our Facebook event.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1398121915492613

Our children are growing up in a world that shifts and changes every day — and what they need most isn’t perfection or pressure, but the qualities that help them stay grounded in who they are.

Confidence. Curiosity. Compassion. Resilience.
The quiet courage to try, to wonder, to begin again.

At Applecross Pre‑Kindy, we nurture these world‑ready qualities gently and intentionally — through calm spaces, warm relationships, and a partnership with families that honours each child’s unique journey.

If you’d love to feel what this looks like in action, we’d be honoured to welcome you at our Open Morning.

A new chapter begins at Applecross Pre‑Kindy & Kindy

We’re excited to share that our centre is now under new ownership — with a renewed focus on community, connection, and creating an environment where children and families feel genuinely supported.

This beautiful parent review means so much to us as we continue strengthening our practices, our spaces, and the way we partner with families.

Come and say hi at our Open Day on 23 May, 9–12pm.
See the event for details.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1398121915492613