Content components We’re renewing Estrella Preschool in 2026 as part of our early childhood facility renewal program.While works are underway, the kindergarten program will be temporarily relocated to the Solway Primary School Hall, 18 Taylor Street, Ashburton.StatusWorks are expected to start in February 2026 and finish by late 2026.About the projectWe’ve worked closely with the kindergarten’s committee of management and teachers to develop a design for a high-quality early years facility.The upgrade of the Estrella Preschool building will improve the overall functionality and accessibility of the facility to better support children and families of all abilities.Works will include:refurbishing the kinder room including new flooring and lightinga new entry and undercover area to welcome familiesa larger office to support the teaching team for planninga combined staff and meeting room with a kitchenettea new children’s bathroomimproved landscaping at the entrance to the kindergarten.TimelineDatesStageStatusEarly 2025Consultation with the committee of management to inform our concept plan for the renewal worksCompletedLate 2025Kindergarten temporarily relocating to the Solway Primary School HallIncompleteEarly 2026Renewal works beginIncompleteLate 2026Project completedIncompleteContact usFor more information, contact Loretta Pepper, Team Leader, Early Years Infrastructure, by email [email protected] or call (03) 9278 4444.
