Our preschool
As part of the NSW Government’s commitment to build 100 public preschools by Term 1 2027, our school has been selected to receive one of the new preschools.
Villawood North Public School will soon welcome families into our school community, where children will learn in a supportive, inclusive and play-based learning environment. Our preschool will be a valued part of our school, providing children with the best start in life and early learning.
We are excited to announce that Villawood North Public Preschool is now open!
It has been wonderful to welcome our youngest learners and new families, along with our new preschool teachers and educators, into our school community.
Our preschool operates the same days and hours as our school and provides a high-quality play-based learning program for children in the year before Kindergarten. We have capacity for up to 40 children each day across the two preschool rooms.
Expressions of interest to enrol at our public preschool are now open!
Families who wish to enrol their child in the preschool should submit the completed Expression of interest to enrol in a NSW public preschool (PDF 911 KB) to our school office. Printed copies are available from our school office. Submitting an EOI does not guarantee a preschool place for your child.
Why choose Villawood North Public Preschool?
Villawood North Public Preschool supports children’s learning experiences within our P-6 school community. Our preschool is a valued part of our school and gives children the best start in learning.
We give every child the best start in early childhood education. At our preschool, children explore, ask questions and learn through play. Our staff support children to have a positive transition into Kindergarten. We look forward to welcoming you and your child to our preschool. Contact us to talk to our friendly staff, see our facilities and learn about what our preschool can offer your child.
Preschool hours and classes
Our preschool operates the same days and hours as our whole school. Our hours are 9am to 3pm. We have two preschool classes, with each class catering for up to 20 children per day. The preschool will not be open during school holidays.
To ensure that each child is offered 600 hours of preschool over the year, we will offer 5-day fortnight attendance patterns each semester. Where a vacancy exists, families may be able to access more than five days over the fortnight.
Fee-free preschool
Our public preschool is free to attend. Start Strong funding is not used to subsidise fees at public preschools. Families may still access Start Strong funding at other early childhood education and care services.
Enrolment information
Public preschools enrol children for one year only, the year before they start school. Children can enrol from the beginning of the school year if they turn 4 years of age before 31 July that year.
Unlike NSW public schools, public preschools have no enrolment boundaries. Children do not need to live in our school’s local enrolment intake area to apply.
Enrolment in a preschool class does not guarantee a place in Kindergarten at our school. School Finder can help families find their local public school.
For more information, please contact our school office or visit the Enrolment in a public preschool page.
Learning in our preschool
Our preschool is an approved early childhood education and care service. We operate under the National Quality Framework.External link We provide a secure and positive learning environment for your child. Our learning program enables your child to engage in age-appropriate, play-based learning experiences. Our program is guided by the Early Years Learning FrameworkExternal link.
Procedures
Our preschool has a range of procedures to support high-quality education and care. Please contact us for more information.
Want to learn more about our preschool?
Our Preschool Family Information Booklet provides helpful information about our program, daily routines, policies and how we work in partnership with families to support every child’s learning and development.
Meals
Children bring their own meals and snacks to preschool. For more information, please contact us.
Book a tour
Come and see our preschool. Talk to our team and learn more about enrolment.
Expressions of interest to enrol at our public preschool are now open!
Families who would like to enrol their child in the preschool can submit a completed Expression of interest to enrol in a NSW public preschool form to our school office. Printed copies of the form are also available from the office.
At our preschool, children will explore, ask questions and learn through play. Our experienced staff will support children to have a positive transition into Kindergarten. We look forward to welcoming you and your child to our preschool when it opens.
To find out more, we encourage you to contact us to learn more about our exciting new facilities and discover how our preschool can support your child’s early learning and development.
Our preschool will operate from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm during the school term, following the same days and hours as our school, and will be closed during school and public holidays.
We have 2 preschool classes, each catering for up to 20 children per day.
Our preschool offers two 5 day fortnight attendance patterns, ensuring each child receives 600 hours of preschool each year.
Attendance patterns
Please contact the school office for information about our preschool class attendance patterns.
Public preschools enrol children for one year only, in the year before they start school. Children can enrol from the beginning of the school year if they turn 4 years of age before 31 July that year.
Unlike NSW public schools, there are no enrolment boundaries for public preschools. Children do not need to live in our school’s local enrolment intake area (catchment area) to apply. If the number of applications exceeds the number of available places, enrolments will be prioritised in accordance with the Public Preschool Enrolment Procedure.
Enrolment in a preschool class does not guarantee a place in Kindergarten at our school. School Finder can help families find their local public school.
For more information, please contact our school office or visit the Enrolment in a public preschool webpage.
Our preschool will be an approved early learning service and operate under the National Quality Framework.
We will provide a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment where children feel supported to learn, grow and thrive.
Our child to staff ratio will be 10:1 and every class will be staffed with a university-trained early childhood teacher (ECT) and a trained School Learning Support Officer (SLSO) to ensure the high-quality delivery of early learning education.
Our learning program will offer age-appropriate, play-based learning experiences guided by the Early Years Learning Framework.
We regularly review our policies and procedures to provide a safe, inclusive and high-quality learning environment for all children.
Further information about our preschool policies and procedures will be provided to families whose child receives an offer of enrolment. If you have any questions, please contact us.
Preschool project updates
Stay informed and follow the final stages of our new preschool build!
Connect with us
To learn more about our preschool, please contact our school. Our staff are happy to assist with any questions you may have.
A strong start
Our school welcomes all students from all backgrounds. We help every child feel safe, included and ready to learn from their very first day.
Support for every family
Our teachers and learning and wellbeing support teams work with our families. We co-design plans that help students learn in the way that works best for them.