Kids on Gallaghers Child Care Centre - Philosophy
High Quality Relationships
At Kids on Gallaghers Child Care Centre, we aim to provide children and families with an atmosphere that is warm, welcoming, nurturing, enjoyable and home-like.
We offer a safe and secure environment where children are valued and encouraged to develop to their full potential. We continue to research through specialist support and shared knowledge within our team, to provide the children with an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
Our educators are seen as role models, who support each individual child to engage in the best possible learning, through nurturing and enhancing their sense of wellbeing and belonging. We believe all children deserve to be treated equally without bias, and their culture and diversity be embraced and acknowledged.
Play Based Learning Environment
We believe that play is a vital component in the development of all children which is why we follow a play based learning program. We implement an indoor/outdoor program which gives children the freedom to decide where they wish to play regardless of weather. Our program includes children’s interests and enhances their learning through various experiences both planned & unplanned. We value outdoor play and think of our indoor and outdoor environments as one whole space rather than separate areas. Through the provision of a wide range of materials, children have the opportunity to explore and extend on their learning and experiences. We believe in letting the children play without interruption from adults and encourage them to take risks and make their own choices.
Nurturing Growth and Independence
When educating children at Kids on Gallaghers Child Care Centre, we believe that it is vital to provide them with opportunities to learn through play. The children are offered a variety of experiences in both indoor & outdoor environments with outdoor play being offered during all types of weather. We encourage the children to consider the environment, take risks in their play and make their own choices.
Staff support all children to become independent, develop friendships, and help them to make their own choices and treat one another with equality.
Through our program, we offer many opportunities that allow children to engage in different experiences and to pursue their own interests. We believe every child is unique and we encourage them to thrive in their interests/skills in life. To achieve this, we empower children by using their thoughts and ideas to develop the program. We realise that children develop at their own pace so early education is fundamental for future learning! We introduce children to different family types, cultural experiences and alternate ways of doing things. This helps them learn to accept challenges.
Our Team
The team at Kids on Gallaghers Child Care Centre come from a wide range of cultural backgrounds with varied educations and experiences. We aim to work together cohesively to share our ideas, passions and skills. We further our education and skills through additional studies, staff meetings and professional development sessions
Family Inclusive Environment
Families are very important to us and we like to promote open communication, respecting everyone’s rights, beliefs, cultures and opinions. We also like to involve our families with encouraging feedback and participation. This will empower educators and children with their development and delivery of our educational programs. We are committed to constructive communication with families which includes discussions, emails, child portfolios, daily reflections and newsletters. We believe a healthy nutritional menu which caters for all individual needs, including dietary and cultural requirements, is essential for healthy growing minds and bodies.
