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Ooranga preschools provide an education program for children aged between three and five years of age.

Ooranga educational programs are provided, based on the developmental needs, interests and experience of each child.

At Ooranga  our  mission  is  to  support  individual  child  development through  the  provision  of  high quality  education  and  care  in  your  local  community.  Our educators do this by providing  a  weekly program  which  is  developed  by  observing  and  engaging  with  each  child.

We encourage families to contribute information about what your child is doing and learning outside preschool. The continuity between home and early learning can greatly enhance a child’s learning and development and our educators look forward to working with families to achieve our vision.

Facilities

All Ooranga preschools are well resourced with early childhood toys and educational products.

Additional resources are available to our educators from the Ooranga Toy Library for working on special interest activities and projects. Educators also have access to sensory and therapy resources available at the Toy Library for children with additional needs to enable effective inclusion in preschool activities.

Enroll  

Preschool Enrolment Form Preschool Enrolment Form Preschool Enrolment Form Parent Carer Handbook

Families Love Ooranga

By having an Ooranga Preschool in Boggabri, Charlie has been able to meet other kids his own age who will continue their schooling together in the years to come, developing long-term friendships. Chris and Paula create a safe and caring environment where there is a wonderful balance between learning and play. They have a genuine caring for the kids and this is reflected by the love and respect the kids have for them. By attending an Ooranga Preschool, I know Charlie has access to a wide range of appropriate toys, activities and wonderful teachers.

Diane Tumbers

Mother

We really appreciate Ooranga running 2 days of preschool service in Boggabri as there is nothing else around for young kids from the age of 3. Kids get the opportunity to socialise without parents in tow, get to play with a great range of toys and equipment, do lots of craft and playful learning. I drop my daughter off with great peace of mind knowing she’ll be well looked after and guided by the great staff here in Boggabri.

Heike Watson

Mother

 I enrolled my children at Ooranga’s preschool because it was close to home but now what keeps my children in the service is the staff. They are kind, friendly and caring towards the children. The staff are always willing to listen if I have any problems which I think is very respectful. Also my children form friendships with the staff and most importantly with the other children. My children learn basic skills and have loads of fun too. My children always look forward to going to preschool.

Kim Colgan

Mother

The staff provide a friendly and caring environment that caters for the individual needs of students.

Sally Hathway

Mother

Our kids have attended Ooranga at Mullaley since 2012.  Living out of town, we simply would not have been able to afford or logistically managed to send our kids to preschool in Gunnedah.  We know first-hand what a vital service Ooranga provides to families in the bush!  It has been wonderful to watch our kids grow in confidence, knowledge and ability. They have benefited immensely from the caring and fun environment that the fantastic staff at Ooranga create.  I joined the management committee in 2013 as I believe it is essential to keep these volunteer run- not for profit organisations going and I have personally gained a lot of insight and made a lot of new friends.

Sheryl Martin

Mother and Commitee Member

Locations

Our  pre-school  centres  operate  during  the  school  terms  on  the  nominated  days  between the  hours  of  9:00am  and  3:00pm  with  the  exception  of  Currabubula  which  operates  from 9:15am to 3:15pm.  The Ooranga office, located at 112 Barber Street, Gunnedah is open from 9:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday.

Boggabri Preschool
Carroll Preschool
Curlewis Preschool
Currabubula Preschool
Mullaley Preschool
Premer Preschool 
Spring Ridge Preschool

Our Staff

Ooranga preschool educators are trained in Early Childhood Education and come with a wealth of experience.

Ooranga preschools follow the Early Years Learning Framework within the National Quality Framework and our program is designed to meet the individual needs of the children attending our preschools. 

Shai

Premer Preschool Co-Ordinator and Educational Leader

Mardi

Mullaley Preschool Co-Ordinator and Leadership Support

Karrin

Curlewis Preschool Coordinator and Assistant Educator Carroll Preschool

Pip

Boggabri Preschool Co-Ordinator and Assistant Educator Curlewis Preschool

Courtney

Currabubula Preschool Co-Ordinator and Assistant Educator Boggabri Preschool

Sally

Spring Ridge Preschool Coordinator and Assistant Educator Mullaley Preschool

Katie

Carroll Preschool Co-Ordinator

Sandy

Assistant Educator Boggabri and Spring Ridge Preschools

Cassie

Assistant Educator Curlewis Preschool

Katie

Assistant Educator Spring Ridge and Premer Preschools

Lisa

Assistant Educator Boggabri Preschool

Leema

Assistant Educator Currabubula Preschool

Policies

Ooranga Family Mobile Resource Unit Assoc. Inc. has developed policies and procedures which govern the day to day operation of its services.

Printed copies of our policies are located at the Ooranga office, each preschool venue and in the playgroup van and are available to all members. Ooranga policies are developed by staff and Ooranga members in accordance to the seven areas of the National Quality Standard. The policies, along with supporting operational procedures, assist staff and members to ensure the safety of children and adults in attendance at Ooranga services and guide the provision of quality early childhood education and care.

Policies are regularly reviewed by staff and the Ooranga Management Committee. Families are encouraged to read the Policies, ask staff if they have any questions and provide any suggestions for changes to improve the quality of Ooranga services.

All staff, volunteers and members are expected to abide by the Early Childhood Australia Code of Ethics.
A copy of these is available at Ooranga centres or online at the ECA website.

Early Childhood Education Act, Regulations and Guidelines