Our Philosophy

The Moriac Pre-School has been a hub for the town and surrounding rural community since 1970. Our community is an integral part of who we are. Our Pre-school is run by a voluntary committee of management comprised of parents. We strive to provide a fun, warm and welcoming atmosphere and pride ourselves on being a quality, family focused pre-school.  We aim to offer a nurturing environment where all children can begin their first steps toward independence. 

We do this through a play based curriculum offering challenges and opportunities to learn in a flexible and supportive setting.  Our caring and enthusiastic educators provide a safe and secure environment where the children are encouraged to explore, experiment, question, create and initiate ideas.  Each child is respected and valued as an individual giving them a sense of belonging and self worth. We value children being involved in decision making and choices that affect them building their sense of agency. Our aim is to support the  development of confident children ready for the challenges of tomorrow. 

We endeavour to work with families by fostering open and honest communication.  We embrace the sharing of knowledge and parent involvement.  We believe this is the basis of a partnership that ensures a positive and happy Pre-school experience for all.  We  believe a pre-school should be flexible and willing to consider new concepts in a changing world.  In accordance with this, we aim to promote an acceptance of people’s differences by learning about cultures, lifestyles and beliefs. All people are welcome here.

Educators  model inclusive and equitable practices facilitating an atmosphere of acceptance and support for all children, educators, families and the community. 

We acknowledge the original custodians of the land and value our natural outdoor space to encourage children to discover respect for the land, nature and animals. We are committed to implementing sustainability into learning and practice, as this promotes awareness and action towards caring for the world we leave our children. Children have the opportunities to engage in ‘risky play’ opportunities to challenge themselves and practice the skills to make wise decisions. Children cannot learn to be safe by avoiding risks. 

The Early Years Learning Framework , guides our service practice to support the Government’s vision that “all children have the best start in life to create a better future for themselves and for the nation”.  Children’s mental health and wellbeing is fostered through quiet spaces, relaxation, yoga, meditation, mindfulness, and learning about healthy lifestyles and nutrition.  

 At Moriac Pre-school we strive to be responsive to our community’s needs by providing a service of value which families may fondly remember in years to come focusing on the children’s strengths, building their resilience and developing ‘life’ skills so they can become competent lifelong learners