Highmount Preschool Centre

At Highmount Preschool we plan, evaluate and implement a child-centred program based on the principles outlined in the Victorian Early Years Framework (VEYLDF) and the National Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) - Belonging, Being and Becoming. We believe extending and enriching children's learning will maximise their potential and develop a foundation for future success and learning.

Back in the early sixties Mount Waverley was a young and very new township. Following the subdivision of the market gardens, many young families moved into the area and local authorities found themselves unable to provide facilities at anything like the rate at which they were needed. Dirt roads meandered here and there, sewerage was virtually non-existent and kindergartens were far and few between.

Rebecca joined the Highmount Preschool community in 2020. Having worked in the education sector for 16 years, Rebecca has a Bachelor Degree of Education in both Primary and Early Childhood Teaching. I am deeply passionate about quality education for all children, and provide meaningful and engaging learning experiences to foster a life-long love of learning.

Highmount Preschool is a legally constituted body under the Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2012. We are a community-based, not-for-profit kindergarten, with all funds raised through fees, fundraising initiatives and levies going back into the operational costs of running the kindergarten.

Highmount Preschool is managed and maintained by a voluntary Committee of Management (CoM) who are elected at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) to represent and act on behalf of the kindergarten community.The CoM is responsible for the management of the kindergarten and upholding the Rules of the Association, Education and Care Services National Law Act 2010, and the Education and Care Services National Regulations.

Highmount Preschool is committed to child safety. We want children to be safe, happy and empowered. We support and respect all children, as well as our staff and volunteers. We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children. We have zero tolerance of child abuse, and all allegations and safety concerns will be treated very seriously and consistently with our robust policies and procedures.