Our Philosophy
Everyone has personal beliefs but common ground needs to be found in order to provide a high level of care in an atmosphere which is loving, caring and educational. Therefore staff, no matter what qualification or experience they hold work as team members to ensure that each child's individual needs are catered for, and that learning experiences within the preschool are pleasurable for your child.
We aim to: Recognise, accept and support each child and family as unique and individual entities who have their own ideas and needs, and to be inclusive of all children and families regardless of their cultural, linguistic and ability backgrounds. The centre offers an 'open door policy' and aims to build strong partnerships with families and trusting relationships with the children in our care LO: 1 Strong sense of identity - Mary Ainsworth & John Bowlby's Attachment Theory & Urie Brofenbrenner's Social Theory To converse with the children at eye level and to never talk down to them thus assisting in building positive self-esteem in children. LO: 1 Strong sense of identity - Mary Ainsworth & John Bowlby's Attachment Theory LO: 5 Effective communicators - Lev Vygotsky's Cognitive Theory Have consistent policies/guidelines throughout the preschool but be prepared to adjust them to suit the changing needs of the individuals in the service. LO: 1 Strong sense of identity - Urie Brofenbrenner's Social Theory Make health and hygiene a high priority. LO: 1 Strong sense of identity - Maslow's Heirarchy of needs We encourage: • empathy and kindness in children and encourage them to help themselves and each other.- children to listen to each other and adults.
- relationships between the centre and children's families on a day to day basis as well as family involvement in our preschool to greater understand each child's background.
- The children, educators and community to learn about and display respect for aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and all cultures to foster a sense of belonging and create unity amongst all.
- Children to build on their self-help skills as they learn to do and care for themselves holistically.