Early Learning Services - Elizabeth Vale

DETAILS:

Fees:

Please call the centre for details on daily and weekly rates.

Food provided: Yes

Nappies provided: Yes

Payment methods: Ezi Debt, BPAY, EFTPOS, CentrePay or Cheque 

Note:
Child Care Benefits (CCB), which is provided by the Australian Government through Centrelink can be claimed at this centre.

About our centre director, Karyn Chapman:

Where did you come from?
I began my childcare career by being a baby sitter in high school and then was a private nanny for a few years. I then became a child care worker in a centre 15 years ago. I first started as an assistant, then trained to become a qualified team leader.  After several years I became an assistant director and have been the acting director at this service for the last 6 months.

What gets you out of bed in the morning?
I enjoy being at the centre.  It is great being able to help children to grow and learn.  It is great to be welcomed by all the children when you arrive

What do you feel is unique about your centre?
Our centre is a renovated church building so it is very different.  We have a large space that we have a great time using.

What is your own early years learning philosophy?
My own philosophy is for all children to feel valued and have the opportunity to learn and develop to their full potential.

Elizabeth Vale centre philosophy:

We believe that early childhood is a crucial time in the development of each individual. For this reason we will work in partnership with children and their families to ensure the best possible start in life.

We provide a nurturing environment where each child has the opportunity to learn within the context of caring relationships with carers. Our educators will establish and foster learning partnerships with children and their parents.

We will provide a learning environment that is safe, secure and well maintained. Our environment is inclusive and reflects value and respect for the diversity of children's backgrounds and the communities in which they live.

Our learning framework will be based on best practice and principles of accountability. We will collaborate with children, their families and the community to plan, develop, implement and continually improve a high quality curriculum.

We recognise and promote play based learning in which children are able to express their ideas and engage in exploration, imagination, experimentation and creativity.

We recognise that each child's learning pathway takes place within the context of their family and community. For this reason we will promote partnerships with parents and community services in an integrated service model that ensures families are supported to meet the needs of their children.