2009 Hawkesbury Small Business Awards Young Employee Of the Year Lauren ScerriA big congratulations to Lauren Scerri on her being recognised as this years Young Employee of the Year. Lauren is more than deserving of this award as she strives to provide the children and families in our service with premium care. congratulations Miss Lauren.

2008 Small Business Champion State Awards Oakville Preschool was named NSW and ACT Childcare centre of the year at the 2008 NSW & ACT Small Business Champion Awards. October 8 2008 - Hawkesbury Gazette  2008 Small Business Local Awards Oakville preschool was announced the No 1 preschool in the 2008 Local Business Awards. . October 8 2008 Rouse Hill Times - True Local Business Awards  Wednesday, October 24 2007 - Hawkesbury Gazette Oakville Preschool was announced the winner of the Telstra Countrywide Gold Award for the No 1 Business in the Hawkesbury at the presentation evening held Friday 19th October 2007. Oakville Preschool also won Excellence in Environmental practices award. Excellence in Environmental Practices Judge's comments: Elizabeth & her team have a well structured environmental program which also involves and educates our future generations. Telstra Gold Excellence Award Judge's comments: This establishment has shown how a business in a regulated environment can succeed and grow. It is due to the dedication of the proprietors and the staff. They have over the recent years been a consistent performer and a great example of a professional business. A thorough understanding of the business and the ability to articulate this through the entry process makes Oakville Preschool our standout, Telstra Gold Excellence Award winner for 2007.  28th November - Hawkesbury Gazette  October 28 - Hawkesbury Gazette  October 2007 - Hawkesbury Gazette Oakville Preschool is a finalist in 8 categories in the 2007 Hawkesbury Excellence in Business awards.  Courier Newspaper October 2007  Joanne Ware wins Childcare NSW Outstanding Achievement Award for outstanding programs and dedication to the childcare industry.  January 08 - Hawkesbury Gazette  In January 2008 the Hawkesbury Gazette wrote an article about local preschools. This is what the paper had to say about Oakville Preschool Learning Centre: If it's exceptional care and education you are seeking for your children then Oakville Preschool Learning Centre is a must. This unique centre goes above and beyond the normal childcare environment. Raising infant animals, growing fruit and vegetables with environmental education makes this centre a standout in childcare and the reason this centre has received local, state and industry awards. The centre's long list of achievements including twice winner of Hawkesbury Business Awards Business of the Year, winner of the Environmental Award, Customer Service Award, Corporate Citizen Award and Child Care NSW Most Outstanding Achievement award amongst others, is proof that Oakville Preschool Learning Centre is a cut above. But possibly the most remarkable feature about this award winning centre is its humane education program. The children are involved with caring for animals from birth. Owner Elizabeth Sheridan said she originally introduced the humane education program to encourage empathy in the children attending the centre and develop qualities such as kindness, compassion and understanding, motivation to learn and confidence about themselves as learners. The program has been a huge success with families travelling in excess of 30 minutes each way to attend the centre because the benefits to their children have been so great. November 3rd 2006 - Award Winners Oakville Preschool won the Corporate Citizen Award for the Hawkesbury Business who gave the most back to our community. Oakville Preschools consistent support for families in need, local schools and charities as well as organizing and running major fundraising efforts for others was recognized as greatness in the Hawkesbury Business night of nights. November 8th 2006 - Hawkesbury Gazette  Oakville Preschools Elizabeth Sheridan interviewed by the Hawkesbury Gazette for upcoming 2006 Business awards  November 2006 Hawkesbury Gazette and Courier  22nd October 2005 - Award Winners Oakville Preschool won the Hawkesbury Gold Excellence Award for the Outstanding Business of the Year 2005. Oakville Preschool also won the Excellence in Customer Service award and was a finalist in the business presentation award. See the Awards page for more Information. 26th October 2005 - Front Page News in the Hawkesbury Gazette  26th October 2005 - Oakville Preschool in the Hawkesbury Gazette  2nd November 2005 - Oakville Preschool in the Hawkesbury Gazette yet again  March 14th 2007 photos appearing in gazette of 'The Worlds Greatest Shave' Held at our preschool on Friday March 16th  November 2005 - One of our recent advertisements  18th October 2006 - Fire Benefit hosted by Oakville Preschool Learning Centre  5th October 2005 - Pre-school Open Day  Oakville Preschool Learning Centre82 Midson Road Oakville NSW 2765 T: (02) 4573 6553 F: (02) 4573 6803
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