Our Centre is run on a "not for profit" basis because "children are too precious for profit". A committee together with the Director manages our Centre. Our Program is based on the Early Years Learning Framework representing current theory and practice in early childhood education. Our program builds on children's strengths and interests in a play based learning program.
We are committed to achieving a high quality care and learning environment which is achieved by employing highly trained staff and higher staff-child ratios. Our Centre has achieved an overall rating of 'Exceeding National Quality Standards' from the Department of Education and Communities. Our Centre operates from Monday to Friday between the hours of 7.30am and 6.00pm, 50 weeks of the year.
We are committed to achieving a high quality care and learning environment which is achieved by employing highly trained staff and higher staff-child ratios. Our Centre has achieved an overall rating of 'Exceeding National Quality Standards' from the Department of Education and Communities. Our Centre operates from Monday to Friday between the hours of 7.30am and 6.00pm, 50 weeks of the year.
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We believe children come to our centre with a desire for learning and are capable, strong and individual. Through building strong relationships with families we promote a strong sense of community for young children that promotes their learning. Learning environments are constructed with thought and beauty in mind, this supports learning in all areas.
Our centre has 3 rooms, Rainbow room (6 weeks to 2 years), Leprechaun room (2 to 3 year olds) and the Preschool room (3 to 5 year olds). At Shamrock Hill we provide morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea and a late afternoon snack if needed. We have a trained chef who prepares delicious, healthy meals which meet the new caring for children guidelines.
The team of educators in the Rainbow room is lead by two university trained early childhood teachers. We have purposefully maintained the group size to a maximum of 10 babies per day. Our intentions here are to maximize quality interactions and learning between educators and babies.
Dedicated, consistent staff to develop secure attachments and to establish trust which creates opportunities for learning, a sense of belonging and ownership in the Rainbow Room.Routine times as valuable learning opportunities to promote an awareness of the child's world incorporating health and safety, in an authentic and unhurried manner.
Dedicated, consistent staff to develop secure attachments and to establish trust which creates opportunities for learning, a sense of belonging and ownership in the Rainbow Room.Routine times as valuable learning opportunities to promote an awareness of the child's world incorporating health and safety, in an authentic and unhurried manner.
The team of educators in the Leprechaun room is lead by a university trained early childhood teacher. We have purposefully maintained the group size to a maximum of 14 toddlers per day. Our intentions here are to maximize quality interactions and learning between educators and babies. Creating a comfortable, homely environment where the children's friendships, confidence and independence will grow.
Shamrock Hill provides a creative curriculum based on the National Early Years Learning Framework. The Early Years Learning Framework promotes play-based learning and recognizes the value of communication and language (including early literacy and numeracy) and social and emotional development.
The Framework has been designed for use by early childhood educators working in partnership with families, children's first and most influential educators.The Early Years Learning Framework draws on conclusive, international evidence that Early Childhood is a vital period in Children's Early Learning and development.
The Framework has been designed for use by early childhood educators working in partnership with families, children's first and most influential educators.The Early Years Learning Framework draws on conclusive, international evidence that Early Childhood is a vital period in Children's Early Learning and development.
