The Early Years Learning Framework defines play-based learning as: A context for learning through which children organise and make sense of their social worlds, as they engage actively with people, objects and representations. Our qualified educators have extensive experience in child care and are always happy to provide feedback on development, behaviour and learning.
We know that our families have the most detailed knowledge in regards to their own children and we feel privileged when they choose to share this most significant time with us. We are a purpose built Centre, providing an environment where children explore their interests, make new friends and develop into proactive, independent learners.
We know that our families have the most detailed knowledge in regards to their own children and we feel privileged when they choose to share this most significant time with us. We are a purpose built Centre, providing an environment where children explore their interests, make new friends and develop into proactive, independent learners.
Services
We have created a happy, relaxed and secure environment for our 18 months-3 year olds, focusing on ensuring they feel welcome and comfortable, through affection, respect and reassurance. Jenny, Carissa and Za understand that beginning in care can be daunting for young children so we strive to create a feeling of belonging, encouraging positive interactions between ourselves and our children.
The Dolphins room caters for 3-4 year old children and the educators work with the children every day to help them to grow and develop into independent young people. Our program runs parallel to the Whales room and is tailored to suit children's individual interests and needs. It is planned around achieving each of the outcomes in the Early Years Learning Framework, varying in content each week.
We have two teachers, Vicki who has a Bachelor of Teaching-Early Childhood Education, and Justine who has a Diploma of Children's Services. Our focus is on preparing children for their transition to more formal styles of education and ensuring children are both stimulated and challenged throughout the routine, activities and experiences.
I believe that families compliment teachers' skills and abilities as they contribute valuable and unique perspectives to the curriculum. I understand that play is the primary mode for learning in early childhood; play is the framework for my curriculum because I know that children learn best through play and through active participation with novel activities and experiences.
We welcome families into our Centre at any time to participate in our program or to just come and watch what we do. It also encourages us to reflect on our work and continue to improve the service we offer. Communication occurs all the time and particularly with children's observations and documentation which is available in real time through our web based program-Storypark.
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Larissa Kelly
Dec 26, 2019
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My son loved going to Park Beach Child Care Centre. He started the day he turned 2 and left the day before he started big school. He is now 7 and still talks about his time there. He also made some great friends and even though they may go to different big schools they are the best of friends and catch up regularly.
