A Specialised Program
The centre operates with a great deal of flexibility encouraging child-initiated play and learning. We also acknowledge the importance of a simple routine for children and understand that they feel secure when they know what is coming next.
The centre provides a specialised toddler room that caters for only 5 children in a nurturing environment. We also have a preschool room which provides a wide range of planned activities and a transition to school program.
Educational Program
The centre’s program is based on observing children, evaluating their interests, strengths and needs and planning activities to further develop, challenge and strengthen their skills.
All play provisions are age appropriate and are carefully planned to suit the developmental needs and interests of the children. We believe children learn through play in a stimulating environment with caring teachers.
The program
provides a learning environment that encourages children to discover, create, imagine, construct and initiate. An opportunity to develop self help skills, interpersonal skills, problem solving, build self-confidence and esteem are encouraged.
We provide a balance of indoor and outdoor, active and passive, individual, small and large group activities that include experiences across the curriculum field such as language, literacy, creative expression, gardening, bush walks, construction, science, maths, drama, music and movement.
The Early Years Learning Framework forms the foundation for the program and teaching practices.
Our trained, experienced staff are knowledgeable about early childhood theories and perspective that best support children’s learning and continually enrich their understandings through resource books and professional development training. The program is displayed on our notice board.
Feel free to chat to staff for more information about any of the planned experiences. Significant experiences of each day are seen through photos displayed on the laptop which is on the sign in desk each afternoon.
Centre Timetable
8.00am
Centre opens, indoor free play
9.00am
Progressive Morning tea
(Aimed to meet the individual needs of the children and ease the morning transition)
9.15am
Group time on the mat
Sun safe routine
Outdoor planned activities and experiences
10.00am
Group morning tea
10.15am
Morning outside activities
11.00am
Group time on the deck, small group experiences – language, literacy, music
11.20am
Inside planned experiences / Free play
Toddlers go into their room
12.15pm
Toddler lunch
12.30pm
Preschool pack away, group time on mat (music)
12.45pm
Preschool lunch
1.00pm
Toddler rest time
1.15pm
Preschool quiet time and transition to school group
2.15pm
Outdoor play – Group games, craft activities and free play
3.00pm
Afternoon tea / Outdoor play
3.30pm
Pack away and group games
4.00pm
Indoor quiet activities
4.30pm
Centre closes