What is the Preschool Boost Program?

It’s a South Australian Government initiative that supports preschools to strengthen children’s developmental foundations and build educator capability through practical, embedded strategies.

No. Preschool Boost is capacity‑building, not therapy. We work alongside educators to embed strategies into everyday routines, play, and learning environments.

Who delivers the support?

Our multidisciplinary team includes: Occupational Therapists Allied Health Assistants Early Childhood Educator This blend of expertise is one of our biggest strengths.

How does the Early Childhood Educator support us?

She brings over 15 years of experience, dual Bachelor degrees in Early Intervention and Special Education, and deep understanding of early learning environments. Her support is practical, relatable, and immediately usable.

What does support look like in practice?

Depending on your goals, support may include: modelling strategies during play and routines sensory‑motor and regulation group experiences environment adjustments co‑planning and reflective conversations visual supports and classroom tools

How long does the support last?

This varies depending on your Preschool Boost allocation and priorities. We work with each site to plan meaningful, achievable, and sustainable support.

Do educators need to prepare anything?

No. We work within your existing routines and environments. Our goal is to make things easier, not add extra workload.

How do we get started?

If your preschool is participating in the Preschool Boost Program, simply contact us to discuss your goals and book an initial planning conversation.

Preschool Boost

Pre School Boost Program

Multidisciplinary support for early learning environments across regional South Australia

Therapy 2 Thrive Solutions is proud to be an approved provider for the South Australian Preschool Boost Program, an initiative designed to strengthen early childhood development and build educator capability across preschools.

We take a holistic, whole‑child approach that considers each child’s emotional, sensory‑motor, social, and early learning needs within the natural preschool environment, ensuring strategies support the child, the educator, and the flow of the day.

Our Preschool Boost services are delivered by our multidisciplinary team, which includes:

Occupational Therapists
Allied Health Assistants
Early Childhood Educator (ECE)

Together, we provide capacity‑building support that helps educators create confident, connected, and capable learners.

Our Multidisciplinary Team

Occupational Therapists (OTs)

Lead program design and developmental guidance
Model strategies and support educator capability
Ensure all approaches are evidence‑informed and neuroaffirming

Allied Health Assistants (AHAs)

Support implementation under OT delegation
Help embed strategies into daily routines
Assist with group experiences and environmental adjustments

Early Childhood Educator (ECE)

A specialist in early learning environments - bringing deep educator‑to‑educator insight

Our ECE is a qualified educator with over 15 years of experience working across early childhood settings. She holds two Bachelor degrees - one in Early Intervention and one in Special Education - giving her a strong foundation in child development, inclusion, and practical classroom strategies.

Why her role is so valuable:

Brings deep educator‑to‑educator insight, with lived experience of curriculum, routines, transitions, group times, ratios, and the realities of busy preschool environments
Translates OT‑designed strategies into classroom‑ready approaches that align with EYLF and play‑based learning
Models strategies in ways that feel relatable and achievable for educators
Offers practical, realistic solutions that support routines, activities, and environments without adding workload
Strengthens inclusion through an educator lens, drawing on her Special Education background to support diverse learners while maintaining flow, safety, and engagement

What our ECE may support with:

modelling play‑based learning strategies
adapting routines to promote independence and participation
supporting social‑emotional learning through everyday interactions
embedding sensory‑motor opportunities into play
co‑creating visual supports and classroom tools
guiding environment setup for regulation and engagement
supporting group experiences with an educator’s understanding of group dynamics
reflective conversations that build educator confidence

Your ECE is a core strength of your Preschool Boost delivery - she brings depth, practicality, and educator‑to‑educator connection that many providers simply cannot offer.

Focus Areas We Support

We tailor our support to each preschool’s priorities, which may include:

emotional regulation and wellbeing
sensory‑motor development
social connection and peer engagement
early learning readiness
transitions and routines
inclusive practices for diverse learners
participation and engagement in everyday activities

Our approach is always strengths‑based, neuroaffirming, and collaborative.

Why Preschools Choose Therapy 2 Thrive Solutions

Regional expertise - we understand the needs of rural and regional communities
Collaborative practice - we work with educators, not around them
Practical, classroom‑ready strategies - nothing overwhelming or unrealistic
Warm, family‑centred values - emotional safety and connection come first
Multidisciplinary insight - especially the unique advantage of having an ECE with 15 years’ experience and dual degrees

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to Partner With Us?

If your preschool is participating in the Preschool Boost Program and would like to explore partnering with Therapy 2 Thrive Solutions, we’d love to connect and support your goals. Register your interest.