Programs
Noah’s Ark offers early childhood programs and services for families in the ACT and surrounding regions.
The Noah’s Ark Playschool Program is designed for children aged 3–5 years. It was the first program of its kind in the ACT and provides children with valuable opportunities for learning and development in a safe, nurturing and engaging environment.
Our program focuses on play-based learning, encouraging children to explore, discover and develop essential skills through meaningful experiences and interactions. We aim to support each child’s confidence, independence, creativity and social development while preparing them for their transition to school.
The Playschool Program operates at the same location as our Long Day Care service and runs for 48 weeks throughout the year, with a four-week closure over the Christmas holiday period.
Fees: $63.59 per day
Opening Hours: Monday to Thursday, 9:15 am – 2:45 pm
Location: 79 Bangalay Crescent, Rivett, ACT
At Noah’s Ark, we believe that learning through play is an important part of every child’s growth and development.
Our Toy & Book Library offers a wide range of toys, books, games, puzzles and educational resources specially selected for children aged 3 months to 5 years.
The library provides families with an affordable opportunity to explore a variety of age-appropriate learning resources that encourage creativity, imagination, problem-solving and early childhood development.
Members can borrow items for up to two weeks, with a small hire fee applying to each item.
Membership & Opening Hours
Annual Membership: $20 per family
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Location: Noah’s Ark, Rivett, ACT
Borrowing Period: Up to 2 weeks per item
Access: Open to the general public
We warmly welcome families to visit our Toy & Book Library, explore our collection and discover new ways to support their children’s learning through play.
Noah’s Ark Family and Community Centre offers a Long Day Care program for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years, providing a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment where every child feels valued, supported and encouraged to learn and grow.
The advancement of social justice has been a central part of Noah’s Ark’s organisational roots since its inception over 38 years ago. Our vision is to advance social justice by removing barriers and promoting equality and social inclusion through quality early childhood programs.
We believe our educators play a positive and important role in children’s lives, and guiding them through all areas of their development is at the forefront of our programs. Our dedicated educators work closely with children and families to build strong, meaningful relationships and create learning experiences that support each child’s individual needs, interests and abilities.
Through play-based learning, meaningful interactions and engaging experiences, we encourage children to develop confidence, independence, creativity and a lifelong love of learning.
At Noah’s Ark, we value the uniqueness of every child and family and strive to create a welcoming community where everyone feels a sense of belonging.
Daily Fees:
Children under 3 years: $168.80 per day
Children aged 3 years and over: $160.46 per day
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30 am – 6:00 pm
Location: 79 Bangalay Crescent, Rivett, ACT
Learning outcomes
The Playschool program aims to prepare children for the transition to formal schooling embracing the five learning outcomes of the Early Years Learning Framework.
- Children have a strong sense of identity. Children feel safe, secure and supported, sharing ideas, relating to others, doing things for themselves, making their own choices, coping with frustrations, developing pride in oneself and ones accomplishments.
- Children are connected with and contribute to their world. Children experience mutually enjoyable, caring and respectful relationships with people and the environment. Playschool children participate collaboratively exploring the environment with all their senses, actively manipulating objects and materials to understand new concepts and mastering basic problem solving skills.
- Children have a strong sense of wellbeing. Physical activity embracing fine and gross motor skills. Learning about healthy lifestyles, nutrition and social interactions.
- Children are confident and involved learners We provide learning environments that are flexible and open-ended by following and extending your childs own interests. Children are encouraged to develop their creativity through exploration of different materials and expression of their own ideas.
- Children are effective communicators Playschool combines all models of communication including music, movement, dance, storytelling in a play based environment. Listening skills and verbalising ideas, pre-reading skills such as recognition of symbols are also implemented.
Class structure and activities
The Playschool class routine is structured to provide time for the development of all the key focus areas. A class consists of group time, art and craft time, outdoor play, table and floor activities, movement and music.
If you’re interested in our Playschool program, please submit an enquiry.
