My name is Sabrina Syamando, and I am proud to be the Centre Manager at Creative Gardens Mount Annan Preschool. I hold a Bachelor of Education (Birth to 5 Years) and have been part of our service since 2012, with the privilege of leading the centre for the past 10 years.

Throughout my journey here, I have been dedicated to supporting children, families and educators to be the very best they can be. In my first year as Centre Manager, I was honoured to receive the “Rookie of the Year” award, followed by achieving an Exceeding rating during Assessment and Rating, along with being recognised as Centre Manager of the Year. These milestones reflect the collective passion, professionalism and commitment of our entire team.

I strongly believe that early education lays the foundation for a lifelong love of learning. Children are capable, curious and full of potential, and they learn best through meaningful play, exploration and positive relationships. My role is to guide and prepare engaging environments that foster independence, creativity and discovery, while supporting each child’s cognitive, physical and social development.

Building strong, trusting relationships is at the heart of everything we do. When children feel safe, respected and valued, they thrive. By partnering closely with families and creating inclusive, equitable learning environments, we ensure every child feels a true sense of belonging.

At Creative Gardens Mount Annan Preschool, our goal is to nurture confident, compassionate and resilient learners who see themselves as capable contributors to their community and enthusiastic participants in their own learning journey.

We look forward to welcoming you to our centre and sharing this special stage of your child’s development with you.

Our centre chef prepares and cooks healthy and 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. 

Our centre offers children nutrient-rich, unprocessed, and seasonal whole foods – created to delight the fussiest eaters. 

Our centre offers the NSW Government-approved "Start Strong" Preschool Program, providing access of 600 hours of quality preschool education annually for children aged 4–5 years . This program includes fee relief funding to make early childhood education more affordable for families.

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 regular updates on their learning and development.

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

Preschool Space: 4-5 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.