Bunya Child Care Centre is a non-profit community based organisation providing long day care for children from 6 weeks of age to 6 years. The service provides education and care for 54 children per day. The aim of the organisation is to work together with families and other community organisations to provide quality care in a safe and nurturing environment.
The children attending the centre participate in an educational program based on the National Early Years Learning Framework. They participate in an educational program designed specifically for their developmental stage and interest levels. Our older children participate in a school readiness program preparing them for the transition from an early childhood environment to attend at local primary schools.
The children attending the centre participate in an educational program based on the National Early Years Learning Framework. They participate in an educational program designed specifically for their developmental stage and interest levels. Our older children participate in a school readiness program preparing them for the transition from an early childhood environment to attend at local primary schools.
Services
As with all Early Childhood Care and Education Services in Australia, Bunya uses a national framework called the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) when building curriculum in each room. The Framework has principles, practices and outcomes on which educators base their curriculum decisions. These decisions are about what we want children to learn.
The ratio of staff to children in the babies' room is 1:3. Attending Bunya may be your child's first major transition. Transitions can be stressful at times so it is vital for all concerned (but primarily the child), that transitions are positive experiences. That is why educators in this room focus on continuity between home and Bunya and building strong relationships.
The ratio of staff to children in the pre-schooler's room is 1:7. Pre-schoolers become increasingly social and enjoy more complex play. Conversations become an important aspect of games. They learn about fairness, social roles and rules. Negotiation, cooperation and turn taking are all skills needed for life beyond pre-school.
