Our Philosophy

At Nagle Pre-School we are strongly committed to providing a kinder experience of the highest quality for your child.

Nagle Pre-School is an integral part of the Bayside area with a strong sense of community.

Our philosophy and programming are guided by the Early Years Learning Framework for Australia and the National Quality Framework.

Nagle is proud to be exceeding all quality standards set out under the new National Quality Framework.

What is Philosophy?

Quite literally, the term "philosophy" means, "love of wisdom".

In a organisational sense, it is a statement of core values and principles that guide all areas of operation.

Nagle’s philosophy was created in consultation with families, children and educators, and is central to everything we do.

Nagle Pre-School believes...

Children are capable, creative, enquiring. Competent decision makers and explorers of their own ideas. Their voices are integral to learning. Children have agency, making choices about their learning and daily experiences. Children’s rights and our commitment to safety, health and wellbeing are of paramount importance.

Nagle Pre-School believes...

Educators are committed to demonstrating sensitivity and initiating warm, trusting and reciprocal relationships with children and their families, forming partnerships with parents in the best interest of the child. Kinder is a safe, welcoming, and open place to be where all children have the right to feel safe all of the time. Open reciprocal communication and sharing of knowledge between families and educators provides better outcomes for all children. Continuous improvement through staff development and critical reflection with educators facilitates best practices in early childhood education, including current Child Safe practices being incorporated throughout the program.

Nagle Pre-School believes...

Community is welcoming, diverse and inclusive, championing different learning styles, capabilities and disabilities with individual interests, cultures and home languages to be embraced. The Bunurong People of the Kulin Nation are the traditional owners of this land, and we have a responsibility to learn about our First Nations people, creating a culturally safe environment. Families are respected and welcome to join in anytime. We are families and educators who collaborate and encourage strong links to our local community.

Nagle Pre-School believes...

In the importance of outdoor play by learning about the natural world and its environment in everyday actions and decisions, by being outdoors, playing in a natural setting with opportunities to garden, observe and be with nature. Children can be inspired to be active and healthy, by promoting and fostering a sense of emotional and physical wellbeing through outdoor play.