Our Philosophy
We believe that each child, family and educator is a unique and valued individual. We value and honour diversity and celebrate differences in other people. We believe each person and their family’s values, culture, beliefs, abilities and language should be acknowledged, accepted and reflected in the preschool’s learning environment.
We believe that education is transformative and fosters the children’s journeys of self-discovery and change. We believe learning is enhanced in an environment where you feel you belong both for the children and educators.
We believe that play is essential in the lives of young children. We believe play values the ideal of allowing children to ‘just be’ and recognizes the importance of early childhood. We believe play should be fun, exciting, spontaneous, hands-on, stimulating, relaxing, comforting and challenging. We believe it is important to provide opportunities for children to experiment, discover, explore, create, investigate, practice theories, solve problems and express ideas with the support of other children and the educators. We believe in celebrating children’s play, discoveries and learning through reflection and meaningful documentation.
We believe children are capable, resourceful and valued members of the community. We believe children should be encouraged and supported to follow their learning interests with the support of the Dooral community. We believe that play is essential to children’s learning and that children learn most effectively within an unhurried environment with meaningful, authentic experiences. We believe young children bring delight and make a valuable contribution to the community and to the world.
We believe children should be encouraged and supported to make their own decisions and choices and seek to actively develop positive problem-solving skills in a success-orientated environment. We believe in providing children with opportunities to discover and learn about themselves, others and the environment in an atmosphere that encourages harmonious and meaningful relationships.
We believe a sense of wonder, belonging to and love of the land, nature and animals are critical for young children to develop lifelong respectful, positive and proactive attitudes to our environment and to ensure our sustainable future. We believe in nurturing and protecting our most precious gifts – our children and our planet.
We believe in building a community that values children, respects their rights and gives them love. We believe in building a community that enables children to develop a readiness for the transition to school, and even more importantly, a readiness for life.
We believe our community are the children, their families, the educators and all people and services Dooral Kenthurst Early Learning Centre has made connections with since our establishment. We believe as part of this community we have a responsibility to our children and families to establish and maintain a sense of belonging and connection to the land and to our shared Aboriginal history and culture, to actively embrace reconciliation and spread this message.
We believe in providing acceptance and support to promote the children’s, families’ and educator’s personal growth and develop their positive self-esteem and confidence. We believe in developing respectful relationships with children, families and staff through open and meaningful communication. We encourage and support children to interact peacefully and collaboratively, express empathy for others and actively challenge bias and promote social justice.
We believe in supporting and developing a partnership with families to share the nurturing and education of their children. We encourage each family to participate in the Dooral Kenthurst Early Learning Centre community. We support and welcome the families’ interest and involvement.
We believe each child is a unique individual in their own right and that their special abilities, interests and cultural backgrounds should be the basis of our curriculum. We will work with families to provide high quality education and care within a warm, secure environment which promotes diversity and inclusion. We believe all children should experience Belonging, Being and Becoming at Dooral Kenthurst Early Learning Centre!
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What Parents Say
Michelle N
I can’t say enough wonderful things about Dooral. From the moment I first walked through their doors, I felt an overwhelming sense of warmth and welcome. My daughter has been attending since she was just 5 months old, and now at 2 years old, she absolutely loves it there. The staff are incredible—they are not only professional and attentive, but they also truly care for each child as if they were their own. It brings me so much comfort to know she is in such good hands. Their dedication and love have made them feel like a part of our extended family. The environment is nurturing and stimulating, filled with activities that promote growth and learning. I’ve seen my daughter flourish and develop new skills and friendships every day. I couldn’t recommend them more highly to any parent looking for a safe, loving, and enriching daycare for their child. Thank you for everything you do Dooral!
Katie Fulham
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Leanne El-Hage
I am sharing my experience to all parents who are looking for a daycare centre- My husband and I are very happy with Dooral. There are lots of centres in the area, but Dooral stood out to us mainly because of their great learning programs. There is a balance between free play and learning activities. My first son has been there since he was a baby and now is 4 years old. He has grown so much and enjoys going there. I can compare it to prep school for his age on. I also get regular updates, eg. photos of the day, on the app. I recently enrolled my second son who is 2 years old. He was very attached to me but the teachers made the transition very easy and in no time he settled in. The app also kept me updating with his progress during the day. All the teachers in each of the 3 rooms are well educated, patient and very kind. They each put so much effort into each child there. The centre is always clean and tidy. The director herself is very welcoming to deal with and runs the centre so professionally. I am comfortable and very happy with the care and eduction my kids are getting.
I highly recommend Dural to any parent!!
Uljan Nurlanbek
My cousin is enrolled here, and their parents always praise the staff and the program. The center is well-organized, with plenty of fun activities that keep the kids engaged. It’s a great mix of education and playtime!
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Jessica Van Dyk
We love Dooral! The teachers are knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely invested in each child’s development. Our daughter has blossomed in their care, developing essential skills and friendships. The facility is clean, well-organised, and safe. Communication is excellent, keeping us informed about daily activities and milestones. We appreciate the variety of activities, including arts, music, and outdoor play. Thank your Dooral for always providing a great environment for our 2 year old (who has attended since a baby).
Louise Hamerlok
It was a huge decision as to where to send our Daughter, and after viewing several centres in the area, we knew immediately Dooral was the right one. The teachers are amazing and they fully engage with the children at all times, ensuring that their development and care is the priority. Our daughter has learnt so many great skills during her time at Dooral and I always know she’s in the best hands. The facilities and equipment are clean and modern and encourage learning and development at all ages. I can’t recommend this centre highly enough!
Elise Adams
Dooral Early Learning Centre is a wonderful place of learning, fun and adventure. I was worried to send my son off to daycare when I had to return to work as I of course was concerned that he wouldn’t be nurtured and appreciated as much as at home.. well never fear, at Dooral it is the complete opposite! The staff are so caring, professional and take genuine interest in the life of the kids. They all are so involved in my son’s development and keep me constantly updated with progress and newly learnt skills, it is such a joy for a parent when they have to be away from their child. I could not recommend Dooral any higher.. It truely is the best second home for my son!
Kheang Ly
Great centre, lovely staff and my little one loves it!
Andrew McLean
Couldn’t recommend Kenthust Dooral ELC higher. A beautiful, welcoming community that has looked after our little girl and helped her blossom so much over the past year. Thank you to Silvia and the team for their ongoing dedication and support for our little ones.
Amanda Basilious
Words can not explain when your child is excited to get ready and get to the car because they know they are coming to Dooral!! We have started attending here a few weeks now and our nonverbal child hurries us to get him to Dooral and doesn’t want to leave at pick up. I have to chase him in the centre and carry him to the car as he doesn’t want to leave even though he has been there all day. This just shows amazing staff and amazing environment. The staff are so in-tuned with the children, patient, cheerful and work really hard to support our boy. Thank you Dooral staff for making our boy excited to be social and learning each Dooral day.
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This daycare made the transition for my toddler starting daycare for the first time so much easier. The educators are kind, nurturing, and all mums themselves- not super young. Meals and nappies are included, which makes life so much easier. The centre is surrounded by beautiful Kenthurst gardens and nature, with plenty of room for kids to run around. There’s also not as much sickness here compared to the bigger daycares. Highly recommend!
