Individually Tailored To Your Child’s Needs
About Our Centre
Learning Through Play
At Mount St Thomas Preschool, we pride ourselves on providing quality programs, facilitated by our experienced and dedicated educators. We operate extended preschool hours from 8am to 5pm from a convenient location just outside of the Wollongong CBD. Our centre is licensed for 20 children per day with ages ranging from 2 to 5 years old. At Mount St Thomas Preschool, we pride ourselves on providing quality programs, facilitated by our experienced and dedicated educators. We operate extended preschool hours - from 8am to 5pm, from a convenient location just outside of the Wollongong CBD. Our Centre is licensed for 20 children per day with ages ranging from 2-5 years old.
Our Preschool
Mount St Thomas Preschool was originally established by founders Pam and John in 1997 and has been providing a safe, nurturing environment for children ever since. In 2023 came change with our new Approved Provider Rebecca purchasing the preschool.
Our Educators have a passion for early childhood education and bring with them a wide variety of educational experience.
We aim to implement the Reggio Emilia Approach which encourages more flexibility, open ended and play-based experiences allowing children to use hands-on exploration to discover and explore their interests.
Meet Our Friendly Educators
Rebecca - Director, Approved Provider, Nominated Supervisor
- Certificate 3 in Children's Services
- Diploma in Children's Services
- Bachelor of Early Childhood (0-5 years)
Rebecca has worked within the Early Childhood sector for 19 years, including Long Day Care Centre's, a compliance officer for a Family Day Care Scheme while successfully operating her own Family Day Care service. She has a passion for the Early Childhood sector and encouraging child led experiences and contributing to children's learning.
‘My Favourite’ with Beck
- Animal
- Seals,Penguins & ducks
- Thing To do
- Caravanning and spending time with family and friends
- Food
- Thai
- Holiday Destination
- Anywhere I can take our caravan but if I could choose it would be South Australia
Shari- Educator, Responsible Person
- Certificate 3 in Children’s Services
- Diploma in Children's Services
Shari demonstrates her eagerness to learn new things and is always willing to give everything a go. She has proven her ability to use her initiative with planning fun and exciting experiences. Shari will be coordinating our school readiness program through 2026.
‘My Favourite’ with Shari
- Animal
- Turtle - they are very calm animals.
- Thing To do
- .Going out for lunch, seeing family and friends, and walking along the beach.
- Food
- Burgers! Yum!
- Holiday Destination
- I love being down the coast with warm weather and beaches!
Mia – Educator
- Certificate 3 in Children's Services
- Currently completing a Diploma in Children's Services Traineeship
Mia has completed a Certificate 3 and is currently completing a Diploma in Children's Service's Traineeship.
She is passionate about the early childhood sector and will be working alongside Beth and VJ this year coordinating our Wombat group program.
‘My Favourite’ with Mia
- Animal
- Mana Ray
- Thing To do
- Swimming
- Food
- Tuna Bake
- Holiday Destination
- Cascade Falls
Beth – Educator, Responsible Person
- Diploma in Children's Services
- Bachelor of Education - The Early Years
Beth displays her passion for early childhood through interacting with children and allowing them to take the lead by following their interests and helping them grow into confident learners. Beth will be coordinating the Wombat group along with Mia and Vj through 2026.
‘My Favourite’ with Beth
- Animal
- Dog
- Thing To do
- Read & play soccer
- Food
- Noodles
- Holiday Destination
- Hong Kong
Vijaya – Educator
- Certificate 3 in Children's Services
Vijaya brings a positive attitude and her eagerness to further her qualifications within the early childhood sector. Vijaya will be working alongside Beth and Mia coordinating our Wombat group.
‘My Favourite’ with Vijaya
- Animal
- Puppy
- Thing To do
- Spending time with my children
- Food
- Chicken Biryani
- Holiday Destination
- Switzerland
