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.
Thomas Acres Public Preschool 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.
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 8:55 am to 2:55 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 3 preschool classes, each catering for up to 20 children per day.
Attendance patterns
At Thomas Acres Public School Preschool, children will be allocated to either Group A or Group B, with attendance days changing halfway through the year to ensure each child receives 600 hours of preschool each year.
Terms 1 and 2:
- Group A: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (3 days per week).
- Group B: Thursday and Friday (2 days per week).
Terms 3 and 4:
- Group A: Monday and Tuesday (2 days per week).
- Group B: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (3 days per week).
Children will remain in their allocated group throughout the year, with only their weekly attendance days changing at the beginning of Term 3.
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 on or 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.
Stay informed
Receive regular updates about our new preschool, including key milestones and important announcements.
Thomas Acres Public School is very excited to be selected as the site for one of the 100 new public preschools, featuring specially designed rooms and a quality outdoor play area, accommodating up to 60 children per day.
Our new public preschool will provide a safe and engaging environment for preschool children. It will feature specially designed rooms and a quality outdoor play area, accommodating up to 60 children per day.
The benefits
- 3 preschool rooms
- an outside play area
- administration area, amenities, staff kitchen and storage.
Thomas Acres Public Preschool will offer a high-quality play-based educational program. It will be staffed by qualified educators and teachers in line with national regulations.
Latest project updates
Stay informed about the progress of our new preschool throughout every stage of the building process.
Works notifications
See how we keep our school community, nearby residences and businesses informed of upcoming works.
For more information please visit: NSW Department of Education School Infrastructure Thomas Acres Public Preschool
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.