Our Philosophy

In relation to children we:

• Support children to become confident and involved learners,
• Respect and value children's voices by listening to their thoughts, ideas and decisions,
• Embrace our relationships with children to support them to develop a sense of belonging to the other children and educators within the centre,
• Develop and promote each child's sense of agency by providing them with the opportunity and freedom to make choices throughout the day,
• Provide and document an inclusive program that offers a range of open-ended, intentional and spontaneous learning experiences that support a variety of ages, abilities and learning styles,
• Celebrate the uniqueness of each child, by recognising and acting upon their interests, strengths and abilities.

In relation to families we:

• Welcome, encourage and advocate family involvement within the centre and their child's development via communication, events and learning programs.
• Recognise the significance of families as coming first in a child's life, and foster these relationships on the basis of respect, trust and honesty,
• Utilise these partnerships with families to gain input regarding children's cultures, routines, development and learning outcomes to provide high quality education and care,
• Offer a comprehensive orientation process that welcomes children and their families to our centre and allows them to take the time to establish relationships with key educators and develop a familiarity to the service.

In relation to educators/colleagues we:

• Believe open and honest communication is essential to a collaborative and productive team,
• Respectfully listen to others' ideas, thoughts, suggestions and feelings,
• Share constructive feedback and open our minds to trialling new things as a part of the change process and for growth,
• Value diversity within our team and encourage individuals to share their passions, interests, strengths and ideas,
• Place significance on professional development for growth of ourselves as individuals, as well as the centre as a whole, and believe this is necessary for staying up to date on changes and developments within the sector.

In relation to our community we:

• Value the role and significance Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have within our community and reflect this within our environments, programs and routines,
• Advocate for and value the contribution and input of our local community members, services and businesses within our educational program via events, teaching experiences and conversations,
• Role-model respect for our environment, via service routines, policies and sustainable practices.