Our Philosophy
In Relation To Children
We aim to provide an inclusive play
environment where children will laugh and cry;
where they can explore and experiment; where
they can create and destroy; where they may
sometimes be bored and frustrated; where they
can feel free for self-expression; where they can
get support required to manage and overcome
difficulties; where they can engage in a range of
play and leisure experiences that allow them to
feel safe and relaxed, and to interact with
friends, practice social skills, solve problems, try
new experiences, and learn life skills.
We use Maslow’s hierarchy of needs to ensure
that children are supported beyond their basic
needs. We encourage and provide
opportunities for the children's growth and
development, so that they can realise their
maximum potential and become their best
selves.
Our educators strive to create a home
environment where children spend time
developing the knowledge and skills for
citizenship.
In Relation to Education
We acknowledge that each child is a unique
individual and is to be viewed, respected,
celebrated and treated as such. We acknowledge
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives
and work towards building sustainable
relationships. We view children as competent and
capable learners, with their own interests,
strengths and backgrounds. Educators
acknowledge approaches that are culturally and
linguistically relevant and are also responsive to
children's social, physical and intellectual
capabilities and based on this evidence curriculum
is developed. We uphold and nurture children's
right to play, as outlined in the UNCRC, recognising
it as a vital aspect of childhood. We believe that
children learn the best when you give them time,
space and freedom from strict rules and structure.
We aim to design playful, child-led curriculum
activities where they can play in the mud, make
slime, get messy, play pretend, have dance parties,
have picnics, laugh and joke, embrace their time
and make it magical while attending our services.
In Relation to Families
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of
the land on which our service operates, the
Dharawal people, and their language. We
acknowledge all Aboriginal and Torress Strait
Islander people in the community. We have
developed a RAP to continuously progress our
reconciliation commitments.
We value the importance of family and
encourage their involvement to understand and
build on children's funds of knowledge. All
families are welcome and are encouraged to
participate in our service where all feedback and
suggestions are valued and respected. Our
service supports families in their parenting role
and offers a collaborative approach to the
nurturing and education of the children.
We believe that without a sense of caring there
can't be no sense of community and for that
reason, we encourage each family to participate
in our OSHC community. Our open
communication and open-door policy invite
families to engage with the service while
maintaining confidentiality and respect for
privacy, which is paramount in fostering
relationships.
In Relation to Our Team
Our team consists of group of people who trust and
inspire each other. We help each other to get
things done and to succeed beyond what we
thought possible. The responsibility of our
management team is not to come up with all great
ideas but to create an environment in which great
ideas can thrive. We work together to create a
warm and friendly atmosphere for all.
We are strong in terms of leadership succession.
We discover, cultivate, retain, and teach employees
to fill available leadership positions. We offer a
robust mentorship system to enhance staff training
and skill development. Our open-door policy for
staff instils in them the confidence and comfort to
approach the office and discuss any concerns.
We believe that the knowledge, multicultural
backgrounds and experience of all our educators
and staff members will enrich the quality and
diversity of our service.
Our educators understand that children’s play is a
serious learning and for that reason, they broad
their offerings to be responsive to children’s
interests. We offer an atmosphere where children
will be loved, respected and cared for; where they
will be seen and listened to; where they will be lots
of chances to make mistakes and encouragement
to try again; where they will learn in the wildest
possible way about others, and about the world.
In Relation to the Community
We believe that the cultivation of a happy and
enriched life is through the pursuit of enduring
relationships, and challenges that provide
development opportunities, as well as through
meaningful connections and contributions within
our community and Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander communities.
We celebrate differences and reinforce to build
understanding between people, to be respectful
and open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
perspectives, to strengthen cultural security and
work towards equality in opportunity.
We strive to be positive role models for the young
minds in our care by sharing our knowledge,
being generous to those in need, expressing
gratitude for what we have, and being accepting
of those who are different from us. Our educators
believe that instilling in children a sense of
responsibility towards their local and broader
communities will benefit them not just during
their time in our care, but for many years to
come.
Child Care Availability
We know it can be challenging finding the appropriate child care service with availability, so we make it a top priority communicating with you about our available positions. Simply click on the button below to complete the availability form and we will contact you within one business day to discuss your child care requirements.