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est. Maclean NSW · opening 2027

Small Folk
Preschool

in the heart of Maclean

A nurturing, play-based preschool for children aged 3–5 years.

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Welcome!

We’re Small Folk

A little preschool with a big heart! Opening in Maclean in 2027. Led by an experienced early childhood teacher, we offer a play-based program, with a focus on early literacy and numeracy woven through child-led projects which spark children’s curiosity.

A child in a sunhat examining wildflowers with a magnifying glass
Two young children reading a picture book together in a cosy, sunlit room

We believe childhood should be experienced with wonder, curiosity and joy.

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our days are made of…

A Day at Small Folk

  • Two children building together with natural wooden blocks on a rug

    01 · play-based learning

    Learning Through Play

    Child-led, play-based learning across engaging indoor and outdoor environments.

  • Children running through a sunlit grassy meadow at golden hour

    02 · nature & outdoors

    Mud, Trees & Sky

    Daily nature play, outdoor exploration and a growing respect for the natural world.

  • An educator reading a picture book with a group of young children in a warm classroom

    03 · school readiness

    Ready for Big School

    Early literacy, language, social skills and independence for a confident start to school.

Small Folk founders Bec and Em smiling beside the old brick fireplace inside the heritage cottage

our story

Hello, we’re Bec & Em

Together we bring more than 20 years of experience across early childhood education, schools and health settings. Small Folk grew from a shared vision: to create a preschool where children feel at home, and families are welcomed as part of the community.

our waiting list is now open

Opening 2027

Be first through the gate. Join the Small Folk waitlist and we’ll keep you posted as our little preschool in Maclean comes to life.