Mission Statement

Mittagong Preschool is a community-based not-for-profit early childhood education service. We provide a child-focused environment, with genuine respect for the rights of children.  The curriculum is inclusive, emerging from our recognition of the diverse interests, strengths and abilities of each child.  We aim to build curious, resilient and independent thinkers; inspiring children to achieve goals and provide the foundation for life-long learning.  Collaboration with our Preschool community of families, our local context, the natural environment and the broader community; as well as partnering with other key family and support services, ensures our ongoing contemporary relevance and authenticity. 

Vision Statement

Mittagong Preschool will continuously build an inclusive learning environment, celebrating diversity and reflecting the cultures, values and beliefs of our community of families, whilst embedding the perspectives of First Nations’ people.  We aim to inspire an openness and responsiveness to opportunities and change, instilling strength, vision and curiosity in each child for the future.  We will nurture a sense of global citizenship; being committed to sustainability, our environment and caring for Country.  

Relationships are core to our pedagogical approach, valuing collaboration with children, families, educators and our local community.  Our Preschool is a place of integrity, dedicated to genuinely supporting our families in their role as first educators of their children. Innovation and imagination are key to our quality program, as we strive to create belonging for all participants. We will scaffold each child’s journey from a sense of being to becoming, supporting self-belief and realising true potential.