Welcome to the Possum Room!
In the Possum Room we cater for 8 children aged between 6 weeks to 2.5 years.
Our aim of the room is to provide a warm and loving environment for our infants and young children and families, while providing appropriate learning experiences for the individual child within a social group.
Some of our goals for our group include the following:
• The need for love and security
• The need for appropriate food and rest
• The need for new experiences
• The need to be cared for as an individual
The Possum Room is located in the middle of the centre which includes a nappy change room, bottle prep kitchen, separate outdoor learning environment and three cot rooms to support children’s sleeping needs. The team in this room has up to day SIDS training with Red Nose Australia to ensure we are providing a safe and supportive sleep environment for each child.
Please contact us if you wish to know more about our Possum Room.
Welcome to the Joey Room!
In the Joey Room we cater for up to 10 children aged between 2 and 3.5 years of age.
Our aim of this room is to create an environment that is healthy, safe, and full of opportunities for children’s growth and development. Learning is a huge part of a child’s day. We set up experiences that challenge the children and encourage them to explore and learn through choice.
Engaging in this learning environment children will;
· Develop self- help skills
· Build relationships with peers
· Begin to explore emotional regulation
· Engage in creative expression in a separate atelier space
The Joey Room is located at the front of the building with an indoor play environment including a separate atelier space and accessible bathroom to support children who are toileting as well as nappy change facilities. The team in this room has up to day SIDS training with Red Nose Australia to ensure we are providing a safe and supportive sleep environment for child as they continue to grow and develop.
Please contact us if you would like to know more about our Joey Room.
Welcome to the Wallaby Room!
In the Wallaby room we cater for 21 children aged between 3 and 6 years.
Our aim for this room is to provide a rich nurturing environment that not only engages the children but challenges their thinking, learning, and understanding of their world.
Educators will support children to develop;
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Independence and interdependence
• An awareness of self and others within a group
• Continued support with early literacy skills and STEM concepts
• The ability to observe, question, evaluate and organise their ideas whilst thinking critically
· An emerging understanding of social justice issues.
The Wallaby Room is located at the back of the building. This space has a large learning environment sectioned into target learning opportunities. This space includes one small bathroom with single toilet and nappy change facilities as well as a larger bathroom with 3 toilets and basins. Included in the staffing of this room is our Early Childhood Teacher.
Please contact us if you would like to know more about our Wallaby Room.