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IntroductionWe welcome you and your child to Elder Street Early Childhood Centre (EECC). EECC is a 39 place Long Day Care Centre, catering for children between the ages of 6 weeks and school age. EECC is owned and operated by Melissa Duffy-Fagan. Elder Street Early Childhood Centre was opened in August 2002 as Blinky Bill Child Care. Melissa and her husband Tony purchased the business in December 2004 and it was from then known as Elder Street Early Childhood Centre. The centre’s building although not a purpose built centre has been fully renovated to meet the needs of all children, parents and staff. Some of the many features of the centre are 3 play rooms, an extensive selection of toys, books, age appropriate equipment and a fully ducted reverse cycle air conditioning system. All play room floors are practical vinyl or floor boards with mats for comfort and toilet/nappy change facilities are provided. We also have two lovely outdoor play areas with ample shade and space for the children to explore and engage in outdoor fun. EECHC is accredited as a 39 place centre with the 3 rooms broken up as follows:
Centre PhilosophyThe beliefs and values of the staff and families at Elder Street Early Childhood Centre have been consolidated to form our philosophy on the care and education of children whilst attending the centre. Our centre welcomes all families, recognising the diversity of people’s beliefs, cultures, values and abilities within our community. We believe that children’s development is influenced by the social and cultural context in which they live. We therefore strongly support the development of partnerships with parents based on mutual respect. We value and welcome their input and involvement in the centre. Management are committed to addressing the needs of its families, staff and the community. We aim to consult with these parties involved in the centre on issues of policy and procedure development. Our professional, caring, informed and committed staff work together to meet the goals of our service. Staff have access to resources and training within the community that enhance their abilities to provide for the children’s needs. We aim to develop positive and nurturing relationships with each child at the centre. Management of the service holds staff abilities, needs and levels of experience in high regard. They aim to ensure that staff are rewarded both intrinsically and extrinsically often within their work place. We provide a modern, attractive, secure, hygienic and interactive environment for children to explore whilst stimulating their senses and minds. Our program philosophy is based on understanding that play is the vehicle through which children learn about themselves and their surrounds. It also importantly encompasses the belief that children are people with potential, curiosity and interest in constructing their own learning as they play. We implement this belief within our program by using the Emergent Curriculum. This type of curriculum explores what is “socially relevant, intellectually engaging and personally meaningful to children (Jones & Nemo, 1994, p3) Through the every changing emergent curriculum our staff are engaged in a process of supporting, facilitating, observing, interpreting and evaluating the children’s needs interests, ideas and activities, as they play. We aim to assist in developing respectful, confident, happy and capable children, familiar with their local community and secure and content in their environment. Hours of OperationThe Centre operates Monday to Friday, 7.00am to 5.50pm. The Centre is closed on Public holidays and for two weeks over the Christmas/New Year break.Waiting ListA waiting list is kept for those interested in a place at the Centre. No fee is charged to be placed on the list, however families are required to update their interest in staying on the list every six months.Finalising EnrolmentWhen a place is offered, parents must complete the enrolment forms, provide immunization documentation and pay bond, equipment levy and purchase a EECHC sun safe hat in advance to secure the place.
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Elder Street
EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTRE