Our Programs
Preschool Program
Milestones have university trained teachers who implement a structured preschool program, the same as mainstream preschools for 3-5 year olds.
- We have extended opening hours
- Our junior preschool and senior preschool programs are conducted 51 weeks of the year
- You can send your child any day (Monday to Friday)
- We are registered with the national childcare accreditation council (NCAC). NCAC ensures all long day care centres achieve and maintain quality standards.
- All families can register for child care benefit (CCB) (reduced fees).
What additional benefits do Milestones have to offer you and your child?
Select from the list of tabs on the left to view some of the skills and abilities Milestones teachers aim to teach your child to ensure they are prepared for kindergarten.
The following is a list of some of the skils and abilities Milestones teachers aim to teach your child to ensure they are prepared for kindergarten.
Maths, Numbers, Letters & Sounds
(Literacy and Numeracy)
- Recognise and write their name
- Recognise and write numbers
- Recognise sounds
- Learn words that rhyme through stories
- Develop an understanding of more complex terms like nouns, verbs and adjectives
- Develop an understanding of syllables and sounds of words through playing various games
- Children wil be involved in discussing the date, the days of the week and the month of the year each day
- Listening skills are developed through stories, group projects and interactive games
Computers
In schools today children are provided with many experiences and are required to use computers.
In the senior preschool room at Milestones we have computers that have many beneficial programs for your child.
Programs include:
- Phonics
- Spelling and language games
- Simple maths concepts
- Painting and drawing, and many more
Name Writing & Other Manipulative and Fine Motor Experiences (Small Muscles)
Children need strong fine motor muscles to ensure they are able to easily hold objects. Milestones teachers engage children in the experiences listed, to effectively build their strength and increase their fine motor abilities.
- Drawing (name and number writing)
- Shoelace tying
- Cutting with scissors along straight and patterned lines
- Threading needles, sewing and weaving
- Puzzles
- Construction
- Play dough and many more
Self-Help Skills
Before children go to school they need to have basic self help skills.
Milestones teachers help children master the following skills:
- How to pack their own bag
- How to zip up their own bag
- How to button their own shirt
- How to tie shoelaces
- How to put on their own shoes and socks
(PE) Physical Education-Gross Motor
Gross motor development refers to the large muscles in our bodies. These muscles enable us to walk, run, skip and jump.
At Milestones we aim to develop each child’s:
- Balance
- Co-ordination
- Strength
We encourage activities involving:
- Skipping
- The obstacle course
- Balancing
- Kicking and throwing balls
- Doing forward somersaults and sausage rolls
- Team games and sport
Science & Agriculture
Young children can be described as natural scientists as they are constantly exploring, investigating, experimenting and asking questions.
Staff at Milestones involve the children in looking at and experimenting with some of the major areas of science and agriculture. We encourage the children to ask questions and investigate these areas.
They include:
- Physical Science and The World Around Us
- Chemical Science
- Problem Solving
- Using Technology
- Animal Science
- Plant Science
- Body Awareness and Human Science
- Environmental Science
Music, Movement & Dance
Children of all ages enjoy music and enjoy dancing. Group dance and movement is another important aspect of school life. At Milestones we program music and movement, dancing and singing.
The children really enjoy these experiences. Music and movement extends children’s language skills, co-ordination, balance, strength, cognitive and thinking skills and encourages positive social behaviour with peers. Music and movement also encourages individual expression.
Art / Craft
Art and craft is a wonderful experience for children. They are able to use their own imagination to be creative.
Some art and craft mediums used at Milestones are:
- Drawing
- Clay
- Collage
- Construction
- Painting and many more
Social / Emotional
Social and emotional development is significant during the preschool years. At Milestones we foster social interactions and encourage children to share activities, experiences and projects.