Preschool at Cubs Corner Early Learning Centre, Greenway
Seals and Bears are our rooms for three- and four-year-olds. School readiness is woven through every day, and many families combine days at Cubs Corner with ACT public preschool in the year before school.
Seals · 3 – 4 years
Seals is for curious three-year-olds. Children explore their questions through projects, play and conversation, and grow their confidence with friends.
- Small-group learning on children’s interests, with early literacy, numeracy and problem-solving woven through play
- Relaxation after lunch, with soft music, stories and quiet activities for children who don’t sleep
- Self-help skills: serving meals, packing bags and caring for belongings
- Outdoor play with open-ended, physically active and nature-based experiences
Bears · 4 – 6 years
In Bears, children build the confidence, curiosity and independence they will take with them to school, through play, projects and intentional teaching.
- Group projects that grow from children's questions and ideas
- Early literacy, numeracy and STEM through stories, games, building and play
- Social and emotional skills: taking turns, solving problems and making friends
- Independence: managing belongings, routines and self-care
Going to public preschool too?
Many Canberra four-year-olds attend preschool at an ACT public school, for up to 15 hours a week. If your child does, talk to us about which days at Cubs Corner fit around it. ACT four-year-old preschool
Four-year-old preschool
In the year before school, Canberra children can attend preschool at an ACT public school for up to 15 hours a week. Many families combine public preschool with days at Cubs Corner, and our Bears room is set up for four-year-olds getting ready for school.
Talk to us about which days fit around your child's preschool hours.
More information: ACT four-year-old preschool
Getting ready for the big step
In Seals and Bears, school readiness is woven through every day: early literacy, social and emotional skills and STEM, along with the independence children need to manage their belongings and routines.
- Projects and intentional teaching that build curiosity and confidence
- Practising self-care, turn-taking and problem-solving with friends
- Talking with you about your child’s progress and the move to school
- Combining days at Cubs Corner with ACT public preschool for four-year-olds, if you choose
Come and meet our team
Book a tour to see the rooms and talk with our educators about your child.