CURRICULUM
Our Learning and developmental program is based on the National Early Years Learning Framework for Australia. This framework is based on current research of early childhood development, and the aim of the frame work is to extend and enrich children’s learning from 18 months to five years and through to the transition to formal schooling. The framework see’s relationships as the basis for learning. Relationships with family (the child’s first and most important teachers), community, culture and land, are all important for learning. When they play and wonder, explore the world and come up with new ideas they are actively learning.
Belonging
Knowing where and with whom you belong ? is an integral part to human existence. Children belong first to family, a cultural group, a neighbourhood and a wider community. In early childhood, and throughout life, relationships are crucial to a sense of belonging. Belonging is centre to being and becoming in that it shapes who the children are and who they can become.
Being
Childhood is the time to be, to seek and make meaning of the world. It is about the present and then knowing themselves, building and maintaining relationships with others, engaging with life’s joys and complexities, and meeting challenges in everyday life. The early childhood years are not solely preparation for the future but also about the present.
Becoming
Children’s identities, knowledge, understandings, capacities, skills and relationships change during childhood. They are shaped by many different events and circumstances. Becoming reflects this process of rapid and significant change that occurs in the early years as young children learn and grow. It emphasises learning to participate fully and actively in society.
SCHOOL READINESS
At Croydon Park Cottage children who succeed in school and in life know how to find solutions to problems. Our children can communicate and work well with others. They are curious, creative thinkers, and they continue to learn and adapt. Our high-quality preschool program helps your child build and utilise these skills every day. These are common recounts of our preschoolers having fun and learning a lot through their play;
NUTRITION
At Croydon Park Cottage we have a six week rotatating seasonal menu, providing children with a variety of nutritious foods for Morning Tea, Lunch, Afternoon Tea and Late Snack. There is a daily menu board located near in the foyer, and menu suggestion forms are also available. We put a huge amount of love and effort into providing quality nutritious meals, and welcome all your feedback and suggestions.The children participate in cooking experiences and enjoy meal times in a community feel dining experience. We also happily cater for children with allergies, religious needs and special dietary requirements and are more than happy to discuss how we can cater for your child's needs in more detail.
Child Care Subsidy(CCS)
Child Care Subsidy (CCS) is a Government payment to help eligible families who use approved and registered child care. CCS payments help eligible families reduce their weekly payments and can also help make child care more affordable for Croydon Park Cottage families.
The amount of the new Child Care Subsidy you will be entitled to will depend on three key things as below;
- How much ‘recognised’ activity you and your partner undertake each fortnight. The entitlement is based on the lesser activity figure for a member of a couple.
- What your combined family income is.
- The child care fees you pay (hourly rate caps apply for each service type).
Croydon Park Cottage has flexible session hour(from 9 hours to all day session) to maximise your subsidy.
If you have any other questions about this or would like to know more including our Fee schedule, please feel free to contact us. Also you can contact Centrelink Family and Parent line on 136 150(Monday-Friday 8AM-8PM).