Briar Hill Pre-School

Briar Hill Pre-School is a not-for-profit, community-based early childhood education centre located in Greensborough, Victoria. Since 1969, it has provided high-quality sessional kindergarten programs for three- and four-year-old children. The preschool offers a warm, inclusive environment where children develop a sense of belonging, self-confidence, and the skills to reach their full potential. It is committed to child safety, cultural respect, and supporting children from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, children with disabilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse families.

Educational Play-Based Program at Briar Hill Pre-School

The flagship activity of Briar Hill Pre-School is its educational play-based program, designed to balance indoor and outdoor learning experiences. This program fosters children’s physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and language development through play, encouraging creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration. It also promotes environmental awareness and sustainability practices such as recycling and gardening, helping children become socially responsible from an early age.

Mission and Vision

Briar Hill Pre-School’s mission is to provide a high-quality, inclusive early childhood education that nurtures every child’s development in a safe and supportive environment. Its vision is to create a community where children feel valued, supported, and empowered to achieve their full potential while respecting cultural diversity and promoting child safety.

Main Objectives

• Deliver a play-based learning program led by qualified educators.
• Foster holistic development including physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and language skills.
• Ensure a child-safe environment that respects and supports vulnerable groups.
• Promote cultural inclusivity and celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
• Encourage family involvement and community engagement.
• Support environmental sustainability through practical activities.

Benefiting Groups

Briar Hill Pre-School primarily benefits children aged three and four years from the local community. It also supports families by providing a welcoming space for engagement and learning. Special focus is given to children who are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, those with disabilities, children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, children living in under-resourced households, and those from sex and gender-diverse groups (LGBTIQA+).

Types of Services or Activities

• Sessional kindergarten programs for three- and four-year-olds.
• Play-based educational activities both indoors and outdoors.
• Environmental sustainability practices including gardening, recycling, and water conservation.
• Family engagement events such as social gatherings, fundraising, and volunteering opportunities.
• Supportive programs ensuring child safety and wellbeing aligned with national standards.