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What Are We?
We are a Long Daycare Childcare Centre catering for fifty one (51) children aged from six (6) weeks to six (6) years of age. we are open from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday fifty (50) weeks a year. We are closed for a two (2) week break over Christmas and New Year and on Public Holidays.
To Parents…
We welcome your contributions of ideas, time, resources, and family experiences to develop and provide a safe, loving and caring environment for your children. We look forward to a happy and rewarding association with your family.
What We Provide…
- High quality education and care for all children.
- Professionally trained and qualified staff who strive to provide a safe, stimulating, caring environment in three (3) classrooms:
Koalas 0-18 months , Kangaroos 18 months-3 years and Kookaburras 3-6 years.
- Educationally based, individual programming, including a preschool program.
- A security system to ensure the safety of the children and staff while at the centre.
- Breakfast for the early birds as well as nutritious morning and afternoon teas, lunch is an optional extra.
- A large, well equipped and shaded outdoor play area.
- Access to specialist services to support children.
Staffing…
The Centre has a dedicated team of staff, over and above the minimum requirements. This team consists of: Educators with Early Childhood Degrees, Diplomas in Children’s Services, experienced childcare assistants a clerical assistant and lunch time relief staff. This team works together under the guidance of a ‘Non Teaching’ director to create a caring, safe and stimulating place of learning for your child. Playmates also has access to Inclusion Support Workers (ISF’s) who assist us with the inclusion of children with additional needs.
Fees…
At present our full daily fees are $146 across the service
Parents are able to claim CCS (Child Care Subsidy) through Centrelink. To complete enrollment we will need to know both you and your child’s CRN’s.
Fees are payable for public holidays and whenever your child is absent. Each child is entitled to 40 absense days per calendar year.
What do you need to bring?
- A water bottle
- An immunisation history statement
- A bag big enough for all of your child’s belongings as well as artwork that is sent home
- A few spare sets of clothing in case of accidents/messy play.
Please ensure that clothes are comfortable, easy to remove to go to the toilet and able to get dirty.
We Believe That…
- The individual is a unique, worthwhile being.
- The individual is best understood in the context of family, culture and society.
- The individual achieves full potential in the context of relationships that are based on trust, respect and positive regard.
- The heath of individuals encompasses physical, social, emotional and mental well being.
- The individual has rights and freedom of choice which must be respected regardless of sex, religion, disability, political affiliation, sexual preferences and socio-economic status.
(individual is defined as child, parent and staff member)