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.
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.
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.
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 designed to meet the individual needs of the children attending our preschools.
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.
Preschool Enrolment Form
Parent Carer Handbook