Our Preschool & Early Learning Program

At Little Kingdom’s preschool education in Geraldton, we take a holistic approach when creating preschool programs, incorporating a comprehensive educational and interpersonal development range. We believe that by teaching children a range of transferable skills across all contexts, we can build a strong foundation for learning that prepares them for their transition into school and the next stages of their lives.

Located in Mt Tarcoola, Geraldton, Little Kingdom provides personalised care, experienced educators and preschool programs to balance structured learning with play. This approach allows children to develop academically, socially and emotionally while feeling safe and supported from day one.

Our Preschool Program covers all your child’s developmental needs

Our high-quality preschool education program is based on the Early Years Learning Framework. It is specifically designed to help your child start school with social, emotional, cognitive, and physical skills that will help them thrive. After completing the high-quality program at our preschool age day care centre, your preschooler will learn to think critically, communicate effectively, and develop a love of learning that will stay with them throughout their academic journey.

We also work closely with parents, providing updates on each child’s progress and guidance to help transition into formal schooling. This ensures your child’s preschool experience closely aligns with their learning needs.

Our childcare preschool education program incorporates physical and psychological aspects of learning and supports your child through nurturing and trusting relationships. We have experienced and qualified teachers and resourced and safe environments to reinforce each child’s development by focusing on four key development areas.

Early childhood educator teaching preschool aged child with pens

Social and emotional development for preschoolers

At Little Kingdom’s preschool age day care centre, children can make leaps and bounds in their emotional development with guidance and support. We support preschoolers in regulating their emotions and openly discussing their feelings, helping them develop strong social and emotional skills. From self-control to gaining understanding and purpose, our holistic approach to learning means your child is secure, supported and ready to take on a ‘big school’.

Two preschool children playing in the garden
Preschool aged child using touch screen computer

Cognitive development for preschoolers

We create a diverse environment that challenges and develops the cognitive abilities of our preschool children. At Little Kingdom childcare, preschool age curriculum activities are both educational and fun. This allows preschoolers to expand their minds and learn new skills daily.

Activities include literacy, numeracy, creativity, problem-solving, technology and language, which are developed and implemented by our experienced and qualified educators.

Our program also incorporates hands-on STEM activities that encourage critical thinking, problem-solving and exploration. From guided science experiments to interactive technology-based projects, these experiences inspire curiosity and help children build skills for future learning.

Physical development for preschoolers

Children at preschool age continue to build on and refine their physical skills. At our preschool age day care centre, we create challenging experiences that allow preschoolers to test their abilities and continue their development. Our indoor and outdoor spaces encourage your child to take increased responsibility for their health and physical development, promoting independence for their school years.

Speech and language
development for preschoolers

As your child grows, their language skills become much more complex. At Little Kingdom childcare, language is a vital part of formal and informal education and is woven into every aspect of our preschool education in Geraldton. Through our transition to school program, preschoolers are encouraged and supported to use complex language to express their ideas, thoughts and observations to excel at ‘big school’!

We also provide targeted early literacy experiences, including group reading, storytelling and vocabulary-building activities, to strengthen communication skills. Qualified educators guide these sessions to help children build strong foundations for school.

School Readiness Preschool Education Program

We make school readiness easy with our high-quality preschool program to give your child the best possible transition to formal schooling. Our preschool age day care centre program focuses on these key areas to prepare your child for school.

Language and literacy at the Little Kingdom preschool age day care centre

We foster your child’s emerging abilities to use complex language and encourage their growing awareness and communication.

STEM

We continuously engage your child in activities to expand their understanding of complex concepts in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Social and emotional

Our preschool age daycare centre’s program is centred on growing your child’s capacity, resilience, and sense of self, providing a solid foundation for becoming socially and emotionally resilient people.

Creativity and self-expression

At Little Kingdom childcare, we value each child’s uniqueness and encourage your child’s creative self-expression, supporting them in expressing who they are openly and without judgement.

Physical and wellbeing

Our dedicated teachers at Little Kingdom preschool age day care centre continue to build on and refine your child’s important gross and fine motor skills. We give your child the physical abilities they require to transition to school.

Digital Literacy

We offer a range of technical and digital tools that allow children to gain knowledge and skills through various digital learning experiences delivered by our qualified educators.

End of year Graduation Ceremony and Portfolio

Each year, our families are invited to our preschool age day care centre to watch their preschool children throw their graduation caps in the air to celebrate their transition into school.

This event marks a special milestone before children transition to school. Each child leaves with an end-of-year portfolio detailing their development and education at Little Kingdom. At Little Kingdom Childcare, we love seeing our children develop, grow and succeed!

Book a tour at our class-leading preschool age day care centre

We are here to give your child the best possible early education and care. Contact us to book a tour at our preschool age day care centre today and see why Little Kingdom childcare is the perfect learning environment for your child.

FAQs

Typically, a preschooler is four to five years old. Children at this age are naturally curious, making it an ideal stage to enter a preschool program and start learning the essential skills they will need when entering formal schooling. Skills such as interacting with others and effective communication go a long way in helping your child to transition happily into the next phase of their growth.

At Little Kingdom, we offer care and education to pre-primary school-aged children. If your child is not yet at preschool age, we have various programs to suit younger stages of development. Feel free to contact us to learn how we can help your child grow in a safe, caring environment.

In NSW, kindergarten is equivalent to what is recognised as the preparatory level in primary school in other Australian states. A preschool education prepares your child for kindergarten, making it an easier transition into the formal learning undertaken in a school environment.

The Little Kingdom preschool program will help your child gain the confidence to transition between these levels happily. We are confident you will tell everyone you know that you’ve found the best preschool near me!

Our preschool program will guide your child in social, emotional, cognitive and physical development while improving their speech and language. We combine supervised free play, structured lessons and activities in a safe environment that encourages self-expression.

Through engaging curriculum-based activities in maths, science and technology, children expand their vocabulary, build confidence and stay motivated. This foundation prepares them for a smooth and successful transition to “big school”.

Every child develops at a different pace, which is why we keep our groups small and tailor our program to each child’s needs. Our highly qualified educators create a supportive environment that helps children grow and transition into structured schooling easier.

We understand the concerns some people may have when sending their child to preschool for the first time. We are always available for any questions you may have as we work with you to provide the best possible outcome for your child.

Trusted by parents, loved by children

  • My Daughter started at this new daycare around September. She came from a bigger centre and I thought a small centre would be a bit more ideal. Well am I glad I moved her! she has progressed so well into this new centre, more time for smaller groups and she's starting to use plenty more words and seems more comfortable in herself! which is wonderful to see! I will be forever recommending Little Kingdom to anyone!

    Parent

  • Beautiful smaller setting daycare with lovely educators.

    Rebecca Ellis

  • We have been with little kingdoms for over a year with our 4 year old, and it has been a pleasure seeing him thrive in a loving, supportive, and caring environment. Over this year, he has built meaningful relationships with the staff and children, which has helped his speech and confidence. I trust them so much that I had no issues what so ever with putting my 6 month child into their care as well. The daily communication I receive on my children's progress is incredible and just makes me feel very comfortable as a mother knowing my children are safe

    Dariya Loyko

  • Lovely staff members very accommodating My daughter is enjoying her time at little kingdom

    Hope Callaby

The best preschool for children aged 4-5 years in Mt Tarcoola, Geraldton