Your child deserves a great start. Preschool Northern Beaches Our ‘Little Learners’ Pre-K nurturing, play-based environment builds confidence, sparks curiosity, and teaches compassion. In our school readiness centre, children explore their world and establish a firm foundation for learning. At NBCS your child is well-known, well-loved and well-taught. We start from the perspective that each child is a unique creation made in God’s image. * Our 5-day program commences in 2027. Bush Kindy Adventures One day per week, as weather permits, our Pre-K class steps into our neighbouring Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. Away from technology, we immerse ourselves in nature and discover the wonders of God’s creation through hands-on exploration and play. A Day at Little Learners Our preschool and school readiness program combines the best of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the NSW Early Stage 1 Curriculum, with play-based exploration and carefully guided activities. Morning Meeting Welcome, songs, and daily schedule. Indoor Play & Learning Activities Play-based learning, art, and sensory play. Story Time & Literacy Listening to stories and exploring books. Healthy snack and social time Outdoor Play/Exploration Gross motor activities and nature exploration, Bush kindy or playground time. Specialist Class (e.g., French, PE, Art, or Music) – Rotating schedule. Enjoying meals together Rest & Quiet Play Relaxing activities, mindfulness, or rest time. Afternoon Indoor Play Imaginative play, puzzles, and fine motor activities. Afternoon Meeting Reflection, songs, and home-time preparation. Join us for an Explore Pre-K and Kindy Tour Discover how your child can ignite their love for learning in a nurturing, Christian community. At our Explore Pre-K and Kindy Tour you’ll meet the educators, tour the Early Education facilities and enjoy some sample Little Learners activities. “I’m so excited to invite our Northern Beaches and Upper North Shore families to join our Little Learners school readiness program at NBCS. Our passionate educators are highly invested in setting children up for success, and getting alongside them to build resilience and capacity.” – Julie Smith, NBCS Head of Primary Our Early Learning Centre Little Learners curriculum blends the best of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) with the NSW Early Stage 1 Curriculum, providing a strong foundation for lifelong learning, and school readiness. Through play-based exploration and carefully guided activities, your child will be introduced to literacy and numeracy concepts while fostering a deep sense of belonging, identity and wellbeing. Specialty Classes : your child will take part in weekly lessons in French, Physical Education, Art, Music, Dance and Drama, taught by passionate and professional subject specialists from our Kindy to Year 6 teaching team. URSTRONG Wellbeing Program: using this whole school wellbeing program, we empower our Little Learners with the skills to build strong friendships based on trust and respect, and help them grow in empathy. Holistic development: we nurture each child’s spiritual, emotional and academic growth, developing a love for learning while understanding their identity in God’s world. Each week our Little Learners will be part of our Infants Chapel and will participate in Christian Studies lessons.

Highly qualified educators Introducing our Little Learners teachers and specialists. Our dedicated Pre-K teacher, Hayley Jacobs, is an experienced preschool, infants and primary teacher. A focus of her Bachelor of Education (Birth to Twelve) was child development and learning, particularly in the transition from preschool to Kindergarten and Infants. Little Learners at NBCS benefit from specialist curriculum teachers in Art, Music, Dance, Drama, PE and French. Days, Hours and Uniform 3 day and 5 day options available during School terms Monday – Wednesday or Monday – Friday 8:45am – 3:05pm Families can now choose between a 3 day and 5 day program that best suits their child. Little Learners wear the comfortable, easy-care NBCS sports uniform, with a Little Learners hat. Benefits of the Little Learners Pre-K School Readiness Program Children feel calm and confident and enjoy a seamless transition to Kindergarten and Infants. Certainty that your child will be ready for Kindy. The Little Learners class is housed in its own early education space, keeping young children feeling safe and secure, whilst also thoughtfully making the most of the larger school’s learning resources. Highly skilled teachers with specialist qualifications guide and direct learning activities. Play-based exploration helps develop a deep sense of belonging, identity and wellbeing. Access to amazing playground facilities at dedicated Little Learners’ break times. Your child develops foundational skills in literacy, numeracy and STEM. Your child develops crucial learning skills and understands school rhythms and routines. Join an Explore Pre-K and Kindy Tour Little Learners FAQs Fees for the 3-day Pre-K Little Learners program at NBCS will be $12,000 in 2026. Please note that our Pre-K program does not attract a sibling discount. See more on our Fees page. Link: Fees Page NBCS Little Learners is a 3-day and 5-day early learning, Pre-K, school readiness program that combines the best of preschool and the Early Years Learning Framework with the NSW Early Stage 1 Curriculum, on the school site at Northern Beaches Christian School. NBCS Little Learners is offered as a 3-day or 5-day Pre-K program. NBCS Little Learners takes place from Monday to Wednesday or Monday to Friday, 8:45am to 3:05pm, during the NBCS school term. The Pre-K Little Learners program at NBCS is for four and five year olds, or children in the year before Kindergarten. Yes. Little Learners wear the comfortable, easy-wear NBCS sports uniform (branded navy sports shirt and shorts) and have their own Little Learners hat. The Little Learners Pre-K program combines the best of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) with the NSW Early Stage 1 Curriculum, with play-based exploration and carefully guided activities. Yes, the Pre-K Little Learners program is available as a 3-day and 5-day program. Little Learners takes place on the NBCS School campus, in an early education classroom. The children make the most of whole school facilities while being separated enough to feel safe and secure. NBCS Pre-K will accommodate up to 20 children in the Little Learners class. Yes. It includes the best parts of a preschool program with Early Stage 1 curriculum, giving your child a stronger foundation for starting kindy. Yes. Your child will be more equipped with skills that benefit them for starting school. They also become familiar with the NBCS teachers and campus. Children at Little Learners take part in weekly infants Chapel and Christian Studies lessons at Northern Beaches Christian School. No. Little Learners children will need to be dropped off and picked up by parents and/or carers. NBCS and Little Learners is an easy drive from major hubs in Sydney’s Northern Beaches and Upper North Shore. NBCS is 15 minutes drive from Mona Vale, 12 minutes drive from Frenchs Forest, 25 minutes drive from Chatswood, 18 minutes drive from Pymble and 12 minutes drive from St Ives. It’s important to look at the development of the whole child – including physical, cognitive, language, social and emotional areas, when you consider if a child is ready for Kindergarten. The purpose of the NBCS Little Learners Pre-K program is to prepare children for school. Our Pre-K class, both 3-day and 5-day programs, participate in Bush Kindy every Wednesday (weather permitting). Children visit our neighbouring national park where they explore, play, climb, create, investigate nature, develop problem-solving skills and engage in child-led learning experiences while discovering and appreciating God’s creation. Northern Beaches Christian School – Confident, capable learners