A state of the art Early Childhood education facility with 5 children’s rooms, 2 cot rooms, breakout area for babies and families, 2 outdoor education areas, an indoor multipurpose playroom and separate dining room.
We have a beautifully landscaped outdoor play area that allows children to explore the natural environment, encouraging them to engage in open- ended interactions, risk taking, spontaneity exploration, and discovery. The space allows children to develop an appreciation and awareness of the natural environment. In addition to the outdoor areas we have an indoor multipurpose playroom where the children can participate in a range of activities that would usually be done outside no matter what the weather conditions. The indoor play areas are spacious, free flowing, light and filled with beautiful furnishings and resources. Our aim is to nurture young children’s minds and bodies and we do this by creating spaces that vibrant, flexible and responsive to the interests and abilities of each individual child
Our Curriculum is based upon the Early Years Learning Framework and reflects an emergent play based approach, reflective of children’s individual strengths, ideas, cultural, family and community context. The framework guides the planning and evaluation of children’s learning experiences.
The five Learning outcomes
1. Children have a strong sense of identity
2. Children are connected with and contribute to the world
3. Children have a strong sense of wellbeing
4. Children are confident and involved learners
5. Children are effective communication
We believe that every aspect of a child’s day, every experience and every interaction is an opportunity for children’s learning. Children’s learning is dynamic, complex and holistic. Their physical, social, emotional, personal, spiritual, creative cognitive, and linguistic abilities are supported by our passionate and caring educators in a play and inquiry based learning environment.
The cycle of planning is informed by critical reflection and professional knowledge.
Children learn through everyday play and exploration in a safe and stimulating environment. Relationships that children have with their educators and families form the foundations of healthy learning and development. Our educators ensure that all children’s needs are met in a calm and loving manner.
Babies are curious and their imaginations are expanding all the time. Our spacious rooms, ensure that they are given the opportunity to explore the world around them. We believe that babies and young children learn best when they have warm, engaged and responsive relationships with their educators.. We encourage parents to spend time with their child in the babies room exploring it together before their first day.
Our toddler room fosters creativity and imagination. Children are encouraged to explore their world, express their feeling, better understand themselves and others and test out different ideas and ways of problem solving. Educators support the children as they become independent learners and know the importance of communicating and sharing these milestones with the families. The indoor and outdoor environment is spacious and provides intentional play spaces that encourage investigation and imagination.
Our preschool program focuses on preparing your child for school and is based upon current research and practice. Based on the Early years learning framework, educators provide a school readiness program that is rich, challenging and authentic. We focus on providing many opportunities for children to develop their young minds and build confident and resilience. Maths, music, language and science are embedded into everyday programs and practice. Developmental summaries are provided mid year and a detailed transition to school report at the end of the year.
Most families are eligible to receive Child Care Subsidy to help cover the cost of childcare. Parents can claim the CCS through Centrelink. All families are required to sign a Childcare Written Agreement (CWA) to confirm enrolment. If there are changes to fees/bookings then a new (CWA) must be created and signed. Our fees are highly competitive and cover the following:
- Quality educational program delivered by qualified professionals.
- All meals including breakfast, morning tea, lunch afternoon tea and various snacks.
- Nappies, wipes.
- Hats and sunscreen as recommended by NSW Cancer Council.
Families are required to pay a bond of 2 weeks full fees to confirm enrolment. This will be returned when your child’s enrolment ceases. All childcare fees must be paid at least one week in advance. Fees are charged for Public Holidays. Four weeks notice is required to cancel an enrolment at the centre. Please contact the centre for the current fee structure.
All children are provided with healthy, nutritious food options. Our menu has been developed on advice from Nutrition Australia and provides children with at least 50% of their recommended daily nutritional intake. The menu is changed regularly to reflect the seasonal fruit and vegetables available at the time. Our chef prepares all meals on site from fresh, ingredients and where possible, sourced from local suppliers. Our dining room, located next to the kitchen provides a separate area away from the children’s play space. Children can engage with their educators and peers whilst enjoying their meals in a relaxed, calm, environment. This also allows the chef and children to have meaningful conversations around food with the children. Morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and a late snack are provided for the children. All dietary requirements are catered for.