Explore & Develop Philosophy
At Explore & Develop,
- we cherish and protect the innocence of children by providing safe and protective environments.
- we treasure the time children take to grow. We believe that children develop at their own rate and in their own time. This is why Explore & Develop offers daily programs that reflect a calm, relaxed and unrushed environment for growing and learn
ing.
- we help children reach their full potentialby providing enriching, meaningful and ‘real’ opportunities for learning and development through emergent educational programs.
- we value individuality as part of our community. The Explore & Develop community consists of children, families and our team. We also value our role within the greater community in which we exist.
- we provide a haven for everyday discovery & learning.We believe that children learn as they explore, discover, make, create and imagine. We value constructive play as a tool for learning through our natural environments. We believe that learning environments should be welcoming spaces that are rich and varied.
- we have an appetite for health and wellbeing. We provide programs and meals that support and reinforce healthy living and food choices. We also provide a safe and secure environment for all children, families and the team at our service.
- we believe in caring for, guiding and nurturing children.We offer caring and nurturing environments to accommodate the needs of infants through to preschool aged children.
- we celebrate our differences through acknowledgement and acceptance of diversity within our community. We value the insights and traditions that can be shared, respected and appreciated within our service.
- we welcome and value each family and their contribution. Imbedded in our culture is the notion that families are a part of our service and are invited to make contributions to all aspects of its operation. We believe that working in partnerships with families is central to ensuring continuity and progression in learning and development.
- we value the commitment and professionalism of our team. We recognise the experience and input of our team in all aspects of the service and appreciate their dedication as an integral part of the service’s successes.
- we care for our world and its future. We achieve this through everyday teaching about respect for our service environment and the natural world around us.
- we believe in preparing children for a life beyond that of the home and the service. As children prepare for their transition to school, Explore & Develop offers specialised programs to support their developing confidence, life skills and abilities
