Our Aims and Objectives

For Children

To encourage and extend each child's development through individual programming (interest/strengths/needs based).
To ensure that all children are treated as individuals, regardless of gender, culture, religion or additional needs.
To assist each child to develop a sense of belonging by being greeted on arrival and at departure times.
To be aware of, and respect differences and similarities in culture, language, beliefs, values, and socio-economic status.
To have opportunities to participate in activities that enhances all areas of development

To be approachable to all parents and to be sensitive to the needs of all and acknowledge their views on child rearing.
To respect confidentiality of all families.
To be innovative, enthusiastic and motivated.
To be aware of, and abide by the Code of Ethics and the Department of Community Services Regulations.
To actively support Occupational Health and Safety in the workplace by:
Actively working in conjunction with management to make recommendations to improve health and safety in the workplace.
Meeting regularly with management to resolve issues and disputes in a timely manner.
Meeting regularly in OH&S meetings to discuss Occupational Health and Safety matters.
Willingly cooperating to maintain a safe and healthy work environment throughout the centre and encourage other employees to follow safe working practices.
Notifying the director of any accident or incident of any matter which may affect the health and safety of any person at the centre.

To evaluate the philosophy and policies at regular intervals.
To be recognised as a professional working body.
To nurture a sense of fun and enjoyment in the centre.
To encourage children to respect other people, their opinions and belongings, through role modelling.
To help children understand, cope with and express in appropriate ways, their own feelings.
To provide a diverse range of nutritious foods and to encourage children to eat them.

To encourage and promote open lines of communication with all the families.
To encourage families to participate in the centre program.
To provide support to all families through the provision of ideas and resources.
To provide overall support for any family utilising the service.

To encourage and promote community awareness of children's services.
To be aware and make use of community resources
To encourage participation of services in our community e.g. Police, Fire Brigade, Ambulance, Shops and Schools.