MOCCA - Manuka Childcare Centre

Child Saftey staff meeting

On Tuesday evening our team came together to deepen our understanding of what it takes to create a culture of chold saftey in our centre. We talked Compliance, Regulation, Curriculum and Child Saftey Standards.

As a team, we critically reflected on how we meet, exceed, or can improve in National Quality Area 2, and we undertook the same reflection process against the Child Saftey Standards. This self-assesment will be incorporated into our Qulaity Improvement Plan, and guide our next steps.

Part of our session was spent looking at how children sit in this space. How we build their knowledge and capacity in the area of Child Safety, their rights, and empowerment.
This looks vastly different across our age groups with some common themes around consent and respect.

Our last portion of the meeting was spent ensuring we understand the changing nature of Regulations in this space.

It was an action packed meeting with rich conversations and critical reflections.

Congratulations Indi on the completion of your Certification lll in Early Childhood Education and Care. We are so proud of you.

Last week we celebrated Healthy Lunchbox week, and it was so successful that we have kept it running!!

Families have been sharing their pictures and recipes of thoughtful, balanced lunch boxes as we look to provide and share ideas amongst our community.

The foyer space has had a bowl of fruit and veggies, and it has been well-loved by many, including big brothers and sisters.

Katie Fahy's book about eating a rainbow is a favourite year in and year out and always provides information about the benefits of eating in colour.

Full circle moments with Aaron from Pallet Play. Our Big yard is having one of their spaces refreshed and it's been exciting to watch the changes start to come together ❤️

Looking for something fun to do this weekend?? Look no further. The National Gallery of Australia has something for you!

Free, all ages

After the rain there are always new beginnings.

Celebrate the opening of the 5th National Indigenous Art Triennial: After the Rain. Meet the artists, join a workshop, listen to a panel talk and gather in the gardens for music and carols – Blak Christmas style!

Enjoy lunch from the onsite food trucks, dine indoors, or bring your own picnic.

5th National Indigenous Art Triennial: After the Rain is on display in Gallery 12 from 6 Dec 2025 to 26 Apr 2026.

DONATE!!!!

MOCCA is working in partnership with Roundabout Canberra this festive season to collect toy and goods donations.

Roundabout are seeking the following donations:
• Back to school
• Festive gifts for newborns and teens
• Nappies, wipes & toiletries

Donate toys too, to give Canberra's babies and children a special Christmas gift.

We are also taking monetary donations on our Donation Drive page below.

We will be accepting donations until Saturday, 29th of November, at 1pm.

MOCCA Roundabout Donation Drive - Funraise for Roundabout FUNraise for Roundabout: Supporting a safe start and bright future for Canberra Children.

Let's celebrate!

Please join us on the 29th of November from 10am - 1pm, and celebrate our year together.

Bring the fam, bring a picnic rug and settle under the trees for sausage sandwiches, snow cones and face painting.

Celebrating Emily!

Congratulations to Emily who was recently a recipient of a highly commended award for her Commitment to Learning.

Emily is part of the Early Learning Connection program, and in their inaugural awards night was recognised for her dedication as she undertakes her study of her Diploma.

We are so proud of you Em.

Photo credit: Early Learning Connection

ELM ACT Pty Ltd (ELM), in partnership with the ACT Government, is facilitating an Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) Professional Learning Network. This Network will foster collaboration among ACT ECEC providers, service leaders, and educators to share, reflect, and implement best practices.

The first calendar of events is now available here: http://bit.ly/46EypeY

The Network is an initiative of the ACT Government’s Set up for Success: An Early Childhood Strategy for the ACT and delivered by ELM.

Happy Diwali!

Our Preschool children helped Radhika create a beautiful Rangoli with diyas in our foyer.

Wishing you a bright and joyful Diwali filled with love and light.