In the heart of Melbourne’s CBD, Kids on Collins encourages children to be curious and empowered The children in our care are our partners in education.
In the heart of Melbourne’s CBD, Kids on Collins encourages children to be curious and empowered, to seek answers through learning, underpinned by a partnership with family and community values. Kids on Collins understands that each child, family and educator has the capacity to provide a unique contribution to the service. This centre prides itself on helping the community though charitable donat
ions. The large roof top playground offers children a play-time retreat in the middle of Collins Street. The children at Kids on Collins are treated to a weekly music program and many other educational incursions. For 25 years Kids On Collins has focused on the holistic development of each child and is well known for its innovative education style. Our mission vision and values are paramount to how we work with children and their families. Our vision
To be recognised as an industry benchmark for early childhood education and care – focused on continual development in order to exceed industry quality standards. Our mission
To deliver an early learning environment that feels like an extension of the family home – encouraging children’s creativity, curiosity and sense of self. In doing so, we instil in them the self-confidence needed to ensure a readiness for life’s journey. Our values
Excellence: we focus on providing the best quality education and care possible
Curiosity: we encourage continual development through exploration and discovery
Community: we promote respect for all members of the community
Empowerment: we encourage self-belief, and the power of independent thought and action
Partnership: we work together with parents to build trust and create environments most conducive to their child’s development
Our philosophy
Kids On Collins believes that each child comes with their own unique knowledge, beliefs, culture, learning style and values. We believe family is central to the child’s learning and development. Our educational programs ensure each child is respected as an individual and encouraged to reach their personal potential. We teach children that they are one amongst many in their community and that we all have the right to belong. Each child will develop their own culture and share it with others. Sharing experiences encourages every child to feel safe, respected and supported. Our learning spaces inspire trust, relationships, self-belief and empowerment. Children are taught to be resilient and to take risks in their play, to ensure safety, self-confidence, self-awareness and coping skills for future learning. We know that a child will learn most effectively when they are interested, inspired, curious and supported. We learn together. Our educators encourage questions, scaffold learning and assist children to find the answers they seek. Whether it is body language, crying, signing, laughing, babbling or talking, all children communicate. Little Flyers encourages self-expression in all forms and encourage communication via various measures such as singing, reading, communication technology and through the senses
