School Readiness

Stepping stones to success! In our nurturing childcare environment, we understand the importance of laying a solid foundation for our little learners as they embark on their journey to primary school. That's why we've crafted a comprehensive School Readiness Program, tailored to the unique needs of four and five-year-old children.

Our curriculum is filled with all the necessary knowledge and abilities to prepare them for their next great journey. From mastering their letters and numbers to fostering social skills through play and collaboration, every aspect of their development is carefully nurtured. Through interactive activities, storytelling, and hands-on experiences, we spark their curiosity and ignite a love for learning.

Child Care Subsidy

All families are entitled to apply to Centrelink Family Assistance Office for Child Care Subsidy (CCS), irrespective of income. For all families who wish to claim CCS, they must undergo an income and activity assessment by Family and Assistance Office (Centrelink).

Child Care Subsidy is provided by the Commonwealth Government to approved long day child care centres. This subsidy is then paid directly to the service, to reduce the amount that parents are required to pay to the child care centre. For those parents who work, study or are looking for work, there is available an eligibility for up to 100 hours of childcare subsidy per fortnight. For those non-working or non-studying parents, there is available an eligibility of 36 hours of childcare subsidy per fortnight for children enrolled in our 4-5 year old preschool program.

If you require any additional information about the Child Care Subsidy please see the Centre Director

Flexible Daily Routine

7:00am - Family grouping, breakfast available and children have free indoor/outdoor playtime.
8:15am - Breakfast time finishes, continue indoor play
8:30am - Children transition to outdoor/indoor programmed play.
9:50am - Transition to room for morning greeting.
10:00am - Morning tea
10:30am - Group time experiences - stores / music / songs / games.
11:00am - Children transition to outdoor/indoor programmed play
12:20pm - 10 minutes to settle on mat before lunch. (story/song)
12:30pm - Lunch time
1:10pm - Quiet reflection time, quiet indoor activities (yoga)
1:30pm - Transition to table activities/free play. School readiness booklets.
3:00pm - Afternoon tea.
3:30pm - Music and movement indoor or outdoor play.
4:30pm - Transition to combined indoor play.
5:30pm - Children play games or participate in activities on the mat while staff upkeep cleanliness.

Digital Documentation

Parents are able to view their child's learning through the app OWNA. This app allows parents to gain access to their children's daily updates, observations, policies and news. The portal also gives parents the flexibility to comment on posts and share pictures and information with the educators.

Out of School Hours Care (OOSHC)

Before school care/After school care/Vacation care
We cater for school aged children only.
Our program and premises is completely separate from the long day care section, and was purpose built for school aged children.
We have large, modern bathrooms, computers, kitchen, craft area, stereo, DVD player, and heaps of equipment.
Our staff are fantastic! They have a lot of fun with the children. They are qualified, experienced, and the children love them.
We are open from 7am until 6pm, during vacation care, and provide all food and drinks.
We open for before school care from 7am to 9am, and after school care from 3pm to 6pm, and provide afternoon tea for the children.
Your children can attend as permanent bookings, or even a one-off day. There is no minimum attendance required.
Even if you are not working, children may attend vacation care. No more boredom for school holidays! The children will have lots of friends to play with.
Our program includes the following activities; excursions to the movies, cooking, pizza day, dress-up days, tie-dye t-shirts, party days, sports days, discos, art and craft, sewing puppets and clowns, karaoke, talent quests, theme days such as Hawaiian, pyjama, and Halloween.

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We are always improving and adding exciting things to our program!