ABOUT US
Our Centre
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Our centre's primary goal is to offer high-quality long day care and preschool programs within a supportive and secure environment that is tailored to the individual needs of each child. We are committed to delivering a high level of care and education.
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As a family-owned early learning centre, we cater to 40 children aged 2 to 6years, and we participate in the government Childcare Subsidy (CCS) program. We operate from 7 am to 6 pm, Monday through Friday, all year round with exceptions for public holidays.
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We offer creative and individualized programming to stimulate every aspect of a child's development. Our curriculum includes an emerging school readiness program that covers early literacy, numeracy, and computer skills.
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Our commitment to providing a friendly, safe, and nurturing environment, combined with our dedicated team's training and experience, ensures that we consistently deliver the highest quality of care expected by parents.
Our Educators
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Our educators are one of our greatest assets and we pride ourselves on not only the quality of our educators but also the way we support and appreciate them to ensure their work is constantly of the highest standard.
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Our educators are selected for their knowledge, qualifications, experience, professionalism and love for teaching. We also further support and develop our educators to obtain further professional qualifications in the field of early childhood education and care.
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Our educators are diverse and reflective of the increasingly multicultural nature of Australia. We ensure our dedicated team is well-equipped with both the necessary training and extensive experience to provide the highest quality care and education here at the centre.
Our Philosophy
Vision:
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The vision for Mary Street Early Learning Centre is to provide a safe and supportive quality learning environment which is accessible, inclusive and play based to achieve quality educational outcomes for all children.
Purpose:
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To support and meet the needs of families by providing a nurturing and educational environment by working together in partnership with families.
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We aim to provide a safe and secure environment and a program which reflects the needs and interests of each child, family and the community.
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We encourage and support respectful and reciprocal relationships with families and the community to foster involvement in children’s learning and ongoing involvement in our centre.
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As we unpack the Early Years Learning Framework, we will work alongside your child to actively promote children’s learning through diverse experiences that foster high-level thinking skills and various developmental areas.
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We cater for different capacities and learning styles and invite children and families to contribute ideas, interests and questions.
Values:
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Collaborative partnerships and relationship between educators, children and families
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Continuous and ongoing reflective practice
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Diversity and individuality
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Equity and inclusion
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Holistic learning approach
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The right to play and learn through play