We also offer before/after school care and vacation care with BHSS. Our Philosophy
We believe that the primary focus of child care must be the individual child. Every child is an individual with individual needs, abilities, interests and backgrounds. The primary objective of a childcare centre is to meet the needs of the individual child and provide experiences that will foster their overall development – the physical, spiritual, emotional, intellectual, aesthetic and social self. We believe that children learn by doing and that children learn through play. It is important to provide children with a wide range of developmental experiences that promote active involvement with material and peers and that allow children freedom of choice and decision making in both their learning and play. We believe that the primary focus of child care must be the individual child. Children need a caring, predictable, positive, comfortable and cooperative environment where they can explore, problem solve, create and work at their own pace, and which will promote their curiosity, their imagination and confidence so that they will feel a sense of satisfaction and self esteem. We believe that parents are the most important people in a child’s life. Communication between the carer and the family is essential in maintaining continuity for the child between home and the centre. Families will be made to feel welcome, comfortable and free to ask questions and they will be encouraged to participate and have input into the programs. We believe that the individual child should be respected in every possible way. The uniqueness of each individual will be acknowledged. We will respect and value their individual needs and abilities, their home, religious and cultural beliefs, all within a non-discriminatory environment. Our Goals
1.To provide a balanced play and interest based program that covers the five areas of children’s development (emotional, social, physical, language and cognitive) and also includes play, attachment, care giving, transitions and routines.
2.To provide a safe and secure environment that allows children to learn and develop at their own pace while providing support and respect for their individual needs.
3.Through spontaneous planning we recognise children’s interests and their special competencies and provide a range of opportunities for the children to explore and experiment within the environment during small and large group, planned and spontaneous, indoor and outdoor and active and passive experiences.
4.To provide an inclusive environment that respects and supports differing cultures, religions, beliefs, languages and abilities
5.To facilitate children’s developing self help skills and growing sense of independence in a relaxed and supportive environment.
6.To optimise learning opportunities for the children by providing a wide variety of equipment and learning materials that are relevant to developmental stages, obtainable and reflect the diversity of those within the group.
7.Families are encouraged to be involved in all aspects of their children’s daily experiences providing a link between the centre and home.
