High Quality Child Care that promotes an environment of Being Belonging Becoming
Our aims is to provide a warm, friendly, caring and safe environment in which children are given the opportunity to develop socially, emotionally, physically and intellectually through interactions with the educator and peers. Our educational programs will provide and reflect the multi-cultural nature of society. We commit to continuously improving our service, quality of care and centre practices.
Children
Families
- Provide an inspiring and inclusive environment where the child feels safe, warm and nurtured
- Each child is valued as a unique individual their values, beliefs and culture is respected by everyone
- Each child is given choices and are able to participate in a variety of experiences and opportunities to solve problems, build self-esteem, confidence and friendships
- Encourage play, imagination, curiosity during experiences
- Listen to children’s voices and encourage them to express their ideas and thinking and be responsive to these
- Build upon the knowledge that children already have about literacy and numeracy and encourage positive attitudes towards these to promote a love for learning
- Support the family unit and respect their beliefs and values
- Respect their home environment
- Offer support and encouragement
- Build positive bonds based on trust and honesty
- Encourage family involvement and participation in the centre
- Provide ongoing feedback and suggestions to continuously improve the Centre’s service, quality of care and centre practices
Educators
Centre
- Work within the National Quality Framework and Early Years Learning Framework to develop programs that encourage development and learning
- Design activities that promote quality interactions and learning outcomes
- Value each other and provide support, encouragement and promote continuous learning and development
- Work with families to build relationships and trust
- Work towards building a strong reputation of high quality care for the Centre
- Promote diversity and cultural awareness in the Centre
- Work collaboratively together to support children to become lifelong learners
- Commit to continuously improving service, quality of care and centre practices
- In providing a safe, secure and healthy environment for staff, families and children
- Encourage healthy eating and movement by incorporating the munch and move program
- Providing an environment that is stimulating, challenging and allows growth and development at the child’s own pace
- Provide a family-oriented environment that is warm, loving and nurturing
- Make a positive difference in the lives of children by working within the National Quality Framework, National Quality Standards, Early Years Learning Framework and Education and Care Services Law and Regulation
- Conduct regular self-assessments and seek feedback from families and staff to continuously improve our services and practices
Being
Our Centre is committed to enjoying the present moment, living here and now, exploring, investigating and having fun. Children will continuously be building and maintaining relationships and be able to express themselves freely in a positive environment. We will create an environment where children will be encouraged to develop their personality. Our Centre is committed to enjoying the present moment, living here and now, exploring, investigating and having fun. Children will continuously be building and maintaining relationships and be able to express themselves freely in a positive environment. We will create an environment where children will be encouraged to develop their personality.
Belonging
We will create a sense of belonging with the development of positive experiences, understanding of oneself, creating a secure, trusting & safe environment. Our aim is to develop children physically, socially, emotionally, spiritually and cognitively through interactive activities and relationships.
Becoming
Our centre encourages evolving individuality through learning and development. This enables the discovery of talents, gifts, development opportunities and growth for the child. Support & guidance is provided to develop the child’s character, motivation & self-esteem. We encourage community involvement to ensure children can positively benefit from the community and positively impact the community.