St Patrick’s Child Care Services - Community based Childcare providing Long Day Care (LDC), Before School Care (BSC), After School Care (ASC) and Vacation Care (VC)
Our Vision Statement
St. Patrick’s Child Care Services was established by the Archdiocese of Hobart to provide outstanding child care for families within the community. Our Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide the highest qual
ity learning environment possible utilizing professional trained staff who reflect our commitment to nurturing and realising the potential within each child. Our Philosophy
The Educators at St Patrick’s Child Care Services will offer play based learning environments. The children will be supported in their learning with the focus being their strengths, abilities and interests. The Educators will aim to provide a homelike, playful environment. Throughout the day Educators will offer continuous indoor and outdoor areas for choice of play. As Educators, we believe nature is one of our greatest teachers and the children will be encouraged to explore natural elements. Children will be encouraged to learn about and engage in sustainable living practices. Educators will value the relationships they develop with their children, families and community. Families will be encouraged to be actively involved in the Service; contributing ideas and taking an interest in their child’s development and achievements. Educators; children and families will work together to establish routines that allow flexibility. All staff will aim to respect and understand each family’s culture and beliefs. The Service has a commitment to recognising and respecting the diversity of all families. Values, cultures and lifestyles are treated equitably. Educators will intentionally encourage the children to learn the skills of emotional intelligence; resilience (coping skills when things go wrong); impulse control; awareness and control of emotions; empathy; self-awareness; optimism, self-direction and motivation. They will incorporate the Protective Behaviours, a personal safety program, into the curriculum:
We all have the right to feel safe all of the time. Nothing is so awful that we can’t talk about it with someone. The Service has a commitment to ongoing learning and reflective practice. Our staff are our most valuable resource. We are committed to providing a fulfilling and professional environment that encourages initiative, feedback and the delivery of excellence in child care.
