Our Program
Ready for School and Life
We want our community’s children to have the best start in life. At Keymer Childcare Centre, we endeavour to prepare your child to leave our care with confidence and skills to meet the challenges of school and life.
represent EYLF Outcomes
Australian Government’s National Quality Framework
Literacy
Understanding the world
Numeracy
Expressive arts and design
Our types of
Program
POSSUMS 0-2 years
Our youngest children are welcomed into a warm, nurturing environment where secure relationships are at the heart of everything we do. Through responsive care, play, sensory experiences and opportunities to explore, we support each child to develop confidence, independence and a strong sense of belonging. We follow each child’s individual rhythms and interests, celebrating their first discoveries and milestones along the way.
WOMBATS 2-3 years
Our 2–3-year-old program encourages children to explore, experiment and develop their growing independence. Through play-based learning, meaningful relationships and hands-on experiences, children are supported to build communication, social skills, confidence and a sense of agency. We encourage children to make choices, express themselves and discover the world around them with curiosity.
KOALAS 3-4 years
Our 3–4-year-old program provides children with opportunities to become confident learners, problem-solvers and friends. Through purposeful play, creative experiences and collaborative learning, we encourage children to ask questions, share ideas, take on challenges and develop their independence. We build on each child’s strengths and interests while supporting the social, emotional and cognitive skills that prepare them for the next stage of their learning journey.
KANGAROOS 4-5 years
Our School Ready Room supports children as they take their next big step towards school. We foster independence, confidence, resilience and a love of learning through a balance of child-led play and intentional learning experiences. Children are encouraged to develop the communication, social, emotional and practical skills they will need to confidently transition to school, while still having plenty of time to play, explore, create and simply enjoy being a child.
Sharing of your child’s development
Educators are available daily to discuss your child’s development briefly. However, if you have some more serious concerns or educators have concerns throughout the year, we can make appointments to discuss this properly away from the children where confidentiality can be maintained, and educators do not have to supervise children.
Educators use PicCollage/ Email for recording your child’s experiences of the day and development here at Keymer. We report in a positive and respectful way, celebrating the many achievements we see in children every day. If you require a detailed developmental review for a Specialist or School Application referral, we are more than happy to do these where needed.
The Daily program provides information on your child’s day, so please take time to read it when you can. It is in your child’s room, just ask an Educator to show you where it is displayed.
Working together in partnership
- It is vital that both educators and family members communicate with each other effectively for the child’s best interests.
- Communication is a two-way process, and educators will keep families informed about their children.
- Please let us know about anything you feel will affect your child to ensure we can effectively cater to their needs.
- Each family has a pocket with their name on it hanging outside under our verandah on the entryway into the front door of the service. Please check these each day your child/children attend as they have important notices in them for families.
- Important notices are either emailed to parents or placed in pockets.
Supporting children’s behavior
We use positive strategies for guiding behaviour, including praising the children’s good/desirable behaviours and re-directing undesirable behaviour. Educators take care to provide an environment most conducive to positive behaviours. Children are set a standard of acceptable behaviours to follow, which will assist in the cohesive operation of the centre. Children are given choices when it comes to determining the outcomes of chosen behaviours. Sometimes we try to ignore inappropriate behaviours if these behaviours do not impact anyone or anything else.
Suppose a child continues to behave in an inappropriate way that is harmful or detrimental to other people or property and we have tried all the above techniques. In that case, a child may be offered an alternative place to play or place to calm down for a short period until they can participate once more in a safe and acceptable way.
Staff will always use simple language for children to understand at a level directed to children. Educators will speak to parents regarding their child’s behaviour if any challenges arise. Please inform us of any difficulties you may have, and we can work out some strategies together to help your child’s behaviours and social development. If you have any concerns, please feel free to see the educators in your child’s room or the Director.
