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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.

Enrolment Information

To enroll your child today please call the Ooranga office on 67420244 to find out more about current vacancies. 

 

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Click here for Preschool Enrolment Form

 Preschool Enrolment Form Parent Carer Handbook

Families Love Ooranga

 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

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.

 

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. 

Leanne

Director

Shai

Educational Leader

Mardi

Leadership Support

Karrin

Curlewis Preschool Coordinator and Baan Baa Preschool Educator

Courtney

Baan Baa Preschool Coordinator and Currabubula Preschool Educator

Sally

Spring Ridge Preschool Coordinator and Premer Preschool Educator

Sandy

Somerton Preschool Coordinator and Premer Preschool Educator

Lisa

Spring Ridge Preschool Educator and Mullaley Preschool Educator

Leema

Spring Ridge Preschool Educator and Mullaley Preschool Educator

Carol

Mullaley Preschool Coordinator

Kerry

Somerton Preschool Educator

Kayla

Carroll Preschool Coordinator

Alison

Currabubula Preschool Coordinator and Carroll Preschool Educator

Kellie

Premer Preschool Coordinator and Curlewis Preschool Educator

Policies

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

Ooranga policies can be found on our OWNA platform or at the Ooranga office. Ooranga policies are developed by staff and Ooranga members in accordance with 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