My children were lucky enough to attend NRCP. My first child had quite bad separation anxiety. The staff were very caring and built up her resilience and confidence, enabling her to thoroughly enjoy and participate in all aspects of the preschool program. My second child has Autism. He was provided with exceptional care. The teachers were so supportive and invested in helping him not only progress but to belong and be a valued member of the preschool. I can’t recommend this preschool enough and I am very thankful to all of the teachers who made preschool such a positive experience for my children.

We were lucky enough to have our son attend NRCP. Being our first and only child having a positive start to “schooling” was important to us. What we didn’t realise was how loving, nurturing & supportive the preschool and community really was. Throughout our journey we felt educators became our sons “second family”, the preschool a home away from home. Our son was treated as an individual and always made to feel valued, welcome and important. We are so thankful this was our welcome to the schooling experience and can’t thank NRCP enough for all they have done.

The team at NRCP are so caring, engaged, enthusiastic and creative. It has been such a gift to watch our 3 children grow over the years under the care of NRCP. In particular we have loved hearing how when one of our children expresses an interest in something (whether that be fire trucks, baking or science experiments), NRCP help create the space to explore and expand the kids knowledge on that topic through a range of activities. They don’t just stick to a rigid curriculum- they let the kids interests help shape and guide what they do on a day to day basis.

We are so grateful to have had both our children attend North Ryde Community Preschool. Our son Mason, who currently attends 3 days a week absolutely loves it - preschool days are his best days! As parents, we have always felt at ease that our children are in the best hands, with a fantastic team of loving, compassionate and professional educators. North Ryde Community Preschool truly is a special place!

We absolutely love all that North Ryde Community Preschool has to offer. The dedicated and nurturing educators really do personalise the experience for every child that is welcomed through the gate. The gorgeous indoor and outdoor areas are such a fun and diverse place (bike track, sandpit, mud patch, gardens); my daughter, Lucy (4yo), loves explaining all the different activities that are on offer each day at preschool and bringing home the crafts that she is so proud to have created all on her own! All of the staff are so generous with their time and really make our family feel a sense of belonging there.

Amongst the many qualities that make North Ryde Community Preschool a special place, is the love and respect of the land and the traditional custodians of it, that is instilled from an early age. When travelling through the northern rivers, our 5 year old stopped us as we entered a rainforest and paused to whisper a gentle “thank you” to the elders to which this land belonged. In a busy world where screens buzz and tech beckons for the attention of our kids, the still, calm acknowledgment and respect for nature and those who have gone before them is something that is not only taught, but instilled at NRCP on a daily basis, through outdoor play and meaningful acknowledgment of country. We are so grateful for these early values and attitudes of thankfulness and respect that our children will carry for life. NRCP - what a special place!