Karuah Preschool

26/10/2026

ENROLMENTS ARE NOW OPEN FOR 2027!

Karuah Preschool

We’re excited to let our wonderful families and community know that enrolments are now open for 2027!

If your little one is ready to begin their preschool journey, now is the time to submit an enrolment application. We look forward to welcoming new and returning families to another wonderful year of learning, growing, playing and making memories together!

📧 Have questions or need more information?
Please contact us at:

[email protected]

Or send your enquiry via the link below:

https://forms.owna.com.au/enquiry.aspx?c=karuahpreschool

Please share this post with any families who may be looking for a preschool for their little ones! 🌻

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24/10/2026

Come on down to Heatherbrae Bunnings and support Karuah Preschool
What a top day to do some gardening and buy a snag on your way in to grab your supplies

20/10/2026

Come and visit us at Heathbrae Bunnings this Sunday 25th October for a sausage sizzle and a cold drink and help us raise money to purchase some new outdoor equipment for our children to enjoy

16/10/2026

GUESS WHOS AT THE OYSTER AND TIMBER FESTIVAL!

Come down and meet some of our wonderful educators.

We have so many delicious treats and even a build your own box option to pick all the things you want to try. Get in quick and get your sugar fix early!

There are plants for purchase, if youre a green thumb or addicted to plants we have something for you too.

We also have a table for community members to LEAVE THEIR MARK - a piece of work that the preschool will display to signify the first time we joined in at the festival!

RETURN AND EARN - we also have a bin for your cans and bottles. Don't forget to drop them in!

We have a special guest Kerrie with us from Firstchance who works closely in community who is selling some incredible Indigenous resources too, all of it made with love and passion.

We can't wait to see you all!

13/10/2026

🌿 WE’RE HIRING – JOIN OUR KARUAH OSHC TEAM!🌿

Permanent Part-Time Educator - 20+ hours per week

Karuah OSHC is looking for a caring, reliable and enthusiastic person to join our team in a Permanent part-time position.

Our OSHC service provides Before School Care, After School Care and Vacation Care, supporting local children to enjoy a safe, welcoming and engaging environment outside of school hours.

About the position

- Permanent Part-Time – 20+ hours per week
- Before and After School Care shifts
- Vacation Care shifts during school holidays
- Work within a supportive, community-based service
- Opportunity to build positive relationships with children, families and our local community

What we’re looking for

Experience or qualifications in Early Childhood Education, School Age Care or a related field are preferred but not essential

We are looking for someone who:
• Enjoys working with children and building positive relationships
• Is reliable, approachable and works well as part of a team
• Is willing to learn and undertake relevant training
• Can assist in providing fun and engaging experiences for school-aged children
• Is available to work across Before School Care, After School Care and Vacation Care

Required training:

• HLTAID012 – Provide First Aid in an education and care setting – preferred, or willingness to obtain
• CHCPRT025 – Identify and report children and young people at risk
• Geccko Child Safety Training – required (free online training
• Working with Children Check - required

Relevant qualifications are welcomed, however you do not need to be qualified to apply

If you think you would be a great fit for our Karuah OSHC team, we would love to hear from you!

📧 Please send your resume to: [email protected] au

Come and be part of a service supporting children and families in the Karuah community.

23/09/2026

🌟 WE’RE HIRING – PERMANENT PART-TIME EDUCATOR 🌟

Karuah OSHC is looking for a passionate, caring and enthusiastic Educator to join our team!
If you love working with children, creating engaging experience's and being part of a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role

We are seeking a Permanent Part-Time Educator to support the delivery of a safe, fun and inclusive Outside School Hours Care program for primary school-aged children.

Location: Karuah, NSW
Position: Permanent Part-Time Educator

You will:
- Build positive and meaningful relationships with children
-Plan and support fun, engaging activities and experiences
-Create a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment
-Support children’s wellbeing, learning and development
-Work collaboratively with the OSHC team
-Assist with daily routines, supervision and program activities
-Build positive relationships with families and the wider school community

🌟 About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Passionate about working with children
- Energetic, reliable and enthusiastic
- Caring, patient and approachable
- A great team player with a positive attitude
-Confident communicating with children, families and colleagues
- Committed to providing high-quality care and experiences

Qualifications/requirements:
-Working with Children Check
-First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma qualifications, or willingness to obtain
-Previous experience in OSHC, childcare, education or a similar role is desirable
-Relevant ACECQA-approved qualification, or willingness to work towards one, as applicable
-Child Protection CHCPRT025
-Must over the age of 18 to work in OSHC

💛 Why Join Karuah OSHC?
- Permanent part-time employment (minimum of 10hrs per week)
- Opportunity for extra hours during our Vacation Care periods
- Supportive and friendly team environment
- Opportunity to make a positive difference in children’s lives
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Fun and rewarding work environment

If you’re enthusiastic about working with children and would love to become part of the Karuah OSHC team, we’d love to hear from you!

📩 Apply now: [email protected]

02/08/2026

✨ Exciting things are happening in our outdoor learning space! ✨
Our dedicated educators have been working hard to create an outdoor environment that is warm, welcoming, and inviting for our preschool children.

A huge thank you to one of our amazing educators, who generously donated her time, creativity, and resources to transform an old entertainment unit into our beautiful new mud kitchen! 🌿🪵🥣

We love finding sustainable ways to create meaningful learning experiences, and we can't wait to watch our preschool children explore, create, imagine, and get wonderfully messy in their new outdoor space.

Thank you to our incredible team for your passion, generosity, and commitment to enriching our children's learning every day. 💚

21/07/2026

Today we're celebrating an incredible milestone—20 years of Tammy at Karuah Preschool! 🎉

Congratulations, Tammy, on 20 years of dedication, care, and making a difference in the lives of so many children and families. What an amazing achievement!

Your kindness, passion, and commitment have touched countless little hearts over the years. You are truly loved and appreciated by the children, families, and staff alike.

Thank you for everything you do and for being such a valued part of the Karuah Preschool community. Here's to celebrating you and this wonderful milestone! 💐❤️

06/07/2026

As part of our Sea of Fish Challenge, we have been learning about the Big Mob Mullet Run and making meaningful connections to our daily Acknowledgment of Country.

Together, we explored Worimi Country by creating a map that shows where the Big Mob Mullet Run takes place. Each child drew their own mullet and added it to the map before contributing it to our collaborative Sea of Fish display.

The children used a range of colours, patterns, and creative techniques to decorate their fish, celebrating that every fish was unique. Through conversations, the children learned about the importance of the annual mullet migration and its cultural significance for Aboriginal communities, recognising the strong connections between people, Country, waterways, and sustainable practices.

This experience encouraged children to work collaboratively, express their creativity, and develop an appreciation of Aboriginal perspectives and the importance of caring for our environment.

27/05/2026

Anyone with little ones in town feel free to come along to Wednesdays playgroup.

Have a yarn and spend some time with your little ones in a warm, welcoming and supportive environment. 🧡