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The philosophy of Keymer Childcare
The philosophy of Keymer Childcare centre is our guiding principles to our daily practice. At Keymer childcare centre we respect and accept everyone, we believe in the early year’s framework of learning.
We are a proud member of this community with strong ties for over 50 years. We pride ourselves on the relationships we have with our families and their children.
At Keymer we are committed to the best possible care for Programming, Documenting and Planning
- Through our programming, documenting, and planning, we recognise that children are unique individuals, catering to the developmental needs according to age and stage, aiming to meet the 5 learning outcomes.
- We look at the child as an individual and part of a whole group, supporting active participation in their learning, through promoting agency, making choices and decisions and influencing events in their world.
- Our programs are inclusive to all children, reflecting strengths, needs, abilities and cultural areas.
- Educators facilitate play-based learning environments that are accessible to all children and reflective of all children’s interests.
At Keymer, we are committed to the best possible care for Children’s health and safety
- In being vigilant of hazards across the centre by completing regular safety checks.
- By promoting healthy eating through a planned rotating menu according to the healthy eating guidelines.
- Through discussion and role, modelling children become self-aware of their health and safety.
- Children have the right to always feel safe therefore we actively protect and promote their privacy, dignity, safety, and well-being.
At Keymer we are committed to the best possible care for Our Physical environment
- Encourage children to have a strong environmental awareness, embedding sustainable practices within their daily routine.
- Provide a safe space for staff, educators, children, families, and community members to feel a sense of belonging.
- Encourage children, educators, and families to respect our centre as a whole.
- Being inclusive in our experiences through our centre-based curriculum.
- Provide an exciting, stimulating and ever-changing indoor and outdoor play environment.
At Keymer, we are committed to the best possible care for Our Educator's arrangements
- Our educators build relationships with one another, understanding that each educator brings different expertise, knowledge, and ideas to the team.
- By providing a supportive environment for educators to plan and implement the curriculum.
- Encouraging educators to complete further study and professional development.
- We strive to maintain best-practice with our child: staff ratios.
- We strive to maintain best-practice when covering staff shifts.
At Keymer, we are committed to the best possible care for Our Relationships with children
- Being respectful of their families, histories, and cultures, incorporating into our curriculum.
- Encourage a sense of Belonging within the early childhood service and the wider community.
- Assist them to Become capable and confident learners through the provision of a meaningful curriculum.
- Children’s voices are always heard when children express ideas, opinions or needs, educators will listen and value what each child has to say.
At Keymer, we are committed to the best possible care for Our Partnerships with families and communities
- We promote partnerships with families through open communication and support. We embrace diversity and respond to changing individual and family needs.
- Families are children’s most valued teachers and involvement is encouraged as an important part of the program at Keymer.
- Information about children’s learning is available and accessible by all parents, allowing them to be aware of and involved in their children’s learning and development.
At Keymer, we are committed to the best possible care for Leadership and Service management
- We provide and support an early childhood service that meets the National Quality Framework, Regulations, National Law, and the Early Years Learning Framework.
- Children are viewed as successful, competent, capable learners. Their rights and best interests are paramount. Every child is respected without discrimination and has a voice, staff are supported to embed this into the curriculum.
- Management and educators are understanding quality outcomes for children. They are professional educators.
- Management is committed to continuous improvement of best practices, quality outcomes, educational programs, and reflective practices, this is an ongoing cycle.
