Crofton House School Early Childhood Education Centre

Our Early Childhood Education (ECE) Centre is a special place where girls begin their love of learning. Girls make friends, play and discover in bright, light-filled classrooms where every detail – from the tiny sinks to the open, neutral spaces for displaying the girls’ creations – is intentionally designed for our youngest learners. In protected outdoor spaces, girls become curious explorers of the world, unleashing their imaginations in the Mini Woods, planting in the garden or having fun on the playground.

Learning is play-based and incorporates the best of multiple approaches to early childhood education with research-proven strategies for young learners. Through play, girls become imaginative students as they develop fundamental literacy and numeracy skills. A play-based approach to learning in the early years develops critical and creative thinkers who learn to communicate and work well with others, allowing girls to learn self-regulation and social skills.

Each day is designed around our youngest students’ needs. Students have physical education and unstructured outdoor play daily, eat a nutritious hot lunch together and are immersed in a technology-free environment. Throughout the day, there are opportunities for quiet, reflective time, and time to apply and extend learning through inquiry projects, art and dramatic play.

Intimate class sizes and caring and experienced early childhood educators help ease the transition from home to school. Parents also play an important role in their daughters’ education – whether it’s as lunchtime volunteers or through regular communication with teachers.