Cooma Lambie Street Preschool Association Incorporated is an Australian nonprofit organisation operating a preschool service in Cooma, New South Wales. Registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC), it provides early childhood education and care under Australia's National Quality Framework (NQF)[3][5].

Overview

Established to serve the Cooma community and surrounding areas, the preschool focuses on early childhood education for children prior to primary school[2][4]. It operates under standard preschool hours, typically offering services from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM weekdays[1].

Capacity and Operations

The service holds a licensed capacity for 60 children according to Care for Kids[3], though ACNC documentation describes accommodation for up to 80 children[2][4]. This discrepancy may reflect variations in licensing conditions or operational adjustments over time.

Quality Framework

As part of the NQF implemented nationwide in 2012, the preschool adheres to National Quality Standards (NQS) encompassing seven quality areas:

1. Educational program and practice
2. Children's health and safety
3. Physical environment
4. Staffing arrangements
5. Relationships with children
6. Collaborative partnerships
7. Governance and leadership[3]

The NQF mandates improved staff-to-child ratios, enhanced educator qualifications, and a continuous assessment system to maintain service quality[3][5]. The organisation maintains compliance with these standards through regular ACNC reporting and ACECQA (Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority) oversight[1][2].

Community Role

By focusing on early childhood development, the organisation contributes to foundational learning experiences and school readiness for regional families[2][4]. Its nonprofit structure ensures reinvestment of resources into educational programs and facility maintenance[3][5].

[1] https://www.acecqa.gov.au/resources/national-registers/services/cooma-lambie-street-preschool [2] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/82707883-3aaf-e811-a960-000d3ad24282 [3] https://www.careforkids.com.au/child-care/58o4e/cooma-lambie-street-preschool-association-inc-2630 [4] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/82707883-3aaf-e811-a960-000d3ad24282/documents/b9afc3bd-9b32-ef11-8e4e-000d3acb3640 [5] https://toddle.com.au/centres/cooma-lambie-street-preschool