Our centre offers the South Australian Government-approved Preschool Program, providing subsidy up to 15 hours per week for 40 weeks per year for 4-year-old children. Your child will benefit from our enhanced learning program in Preschool, combined with our play-based learning approach, supporting their development and school readiness.

Our Enhanced Learning Program for Preschool children focuses on:

• Numeracy & Literacy: Developing key skills for lifelong learning.
• Self-Regulation: Fostering emotional control and resilience.
• Social & Emotional Development: Supporting independence and building healthy relationships.
• Creativity & Problem-Solving: Encouraging curiosity and critical thinking.

With extended hours and a year-round program (excluding public holidays), our Preschool program is delivered by qualified Early Childhood Teachers committed to supporting your child’s individual development.

Additional Benefits Include:

• Government subsidy: Further reduces out-of-pocket Preschool fees in addition to your eligible Childcare Subsidy (CCS).
• Personalised Learning Plans: Tailored to your child’s unique needs.
• Rhythm and Resilience Program: Music and movement to improve emotional regulation.
• School Readiness: Preparing your child for a smooth transition to school.

We also engage with local schools and provide transition statements, ensuring your child feels confident and prepared for the next steps in their education journey. Stay connected with your child’s progress via our Xplor platform, which offers daily updates on their learning and development.

“Let the child be the scriptwriter, director and the actor in their own play” - Magda Gerber

Nursery Space: 6 weeks – 2 years

Learning starts from before birth, and our Educators have created a welcoming and nurturing nursery environment where each baby feels safe to explore and discover new things - through their senses, their communication and cues (body language, facial expression and sounds) and through experimentation. On any given day you can see the nursery children engaging in all types of play including sensory play, music time, story time and more. Every day provides a brand new, exciting adventure for our babies to support their development, learning and wellbeing.

Toddler Space: 2 - 3 years

Our teachers and educators encourage the children to learn through play to help enhance their sensory-motor development. This happens through carefully planned music, dance, games, role playing and reading experiences.

On any given day the Toddlers can be seen developing their numeracy by building a tower, sorting objects, pointing and identifying shapes and patterns and participating in counting songs and games.

Children in our toddler space are encouraged to participate in group play. Group play is important as it helps our toddlers develop important social skills such as, turn-taking, developing self-confidence and emotional self-regulation. Our skilled team helps children through talking, planning and role modelling.

Preschool Space: 3 – 6 years

Preschool is a unique time for learning with peers and developing skills for later learning including confidence and curiosity, important skills for starting school. Our play-based program has school readiness at its core, encouraging active engagement in learning and supporting a range of positive developmental outcomes including resilience, independence, critical thinking and creativity.

The oral language supports literacy learning and a child’s oral language ability is the best predictor for later success in learning to read and write. Hearing the sounds within a language is the first critical step for all literacy learning. Our team supports our Preschool children's literacy development by engaging in rich discussions, reading, storytelling, dramatic play and experimentation all of which introduce new vocabulary as part of everyday conversations.

Throughout the Preschool year, children use their language to share ideas, ask questions, express themselves, and connect with peers and adults in social settings.

Social-emotional skills, including the ability to self-regulate emotions, are supported through group learning experiences. Our team supports each child’s social and emotional development by labelling and talking about emotions and supporting appropriate responses as together, they engage in new and challenging situations. Our goal in the Preschool year is to prepare children and families for a smooth transition to primary school.

Our centre chef prepares and cooks nutritious meals daily, catering to the unique dietary requirements of every child. We believe that by encouraging active participation (such as growing their own fruit and vegetables, preparing, and finally cooking!) children learn to appreciate and understand the importance of healthy eating across a wide variety of food.

Our centre offers seasonal whole food-based menus – created to delight the fussiest eaters.

Hi, my name is Carylin, and I am the Centre Manager here at Community Kids Blossomvale. I love to get down to the children’s level, whether it’s joining in messy play, sitting with them to read a story, or introducing new vocabulary to help them expand their knowledge and understanding. 

I began working in early learning in 2020 and joined the team at Blossomvale in 2024. Supporting my own children through school and being part of their learning journey inspired me to pursue a career in early childhood education.

In my career, I’ve learnt that supporting children isn’t just about physical growth, but also about their cognitive, social and emotional development from infancy through to the preschool years. This knowledge has allowed me to design learning experiences that meet children where they are, ensuring they thrive in every stage of growth. I enjoy designing activities that spark curiosity and foster a love of learning, so every day feels like an adventure filled with exploration and discovery. I love to get down to the children’s level, whether it’s joining in messy play, sitting with them to read a story, or introducing new vocabulary to help them expand their knowledge and understanding. I’m passionate about giving them the tools they need to grow with confidence and curiosity.

When I talk with families, I explain the incredible benefits of quality early education. A child’s brain develops more rapidly in the early years than at any other stage, forming over one million neural connections every second in their first few years of life. These connections are shaped by both genetics and environment, and a nurturing, stimulating setting like ours can make a huge impact. Research shows that children who attend quality preschool programs develop stronger social, cognitive and emotional skills, and these benefits last well beyond their early years, even influencing later success in education, employment and relationships.

Our team is diverse, passionate and dedicated to supporting children’s developmental growth. Together we nurture positive relationships and create an environment where children feel safe, valued and excited to learn. As the centre manager, I greet families warmly each day, and keep open lines of communication. I listen, follow up on what I know about their family time, and advocate for their needs. I understand how important their children are to them, and I want families to feel they are never alone on their parenting journey.

I look forward to welcoming your family to our beautiful centre in McLaren Vale.