Pablo Picasso
"Every child is an artist the problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up"

2018
Koala Child Care Centre's Philosophy

Educators at this centre enjoy nurturing relationships with all children, families and staff. We have a unique management system consisting of parents whose children are under our care and education. 

We believe:

• Children have the right to be themselves, learning & exploring in their own unique way
• In the inclusion of all children
• In acknowledging and celebrating the traditional owners of the land
• That every child has a voice and should be able to express themselves and be heard
• Our centre is a fun place to be, where creativity can be discovered, fostered and challenged
• In ongoing professional development and networking with services from our community
• In the Early Childhood Australian Code of Ethics
• In the child being in the moment
• The environment plays a major role in the success of an early childhood program
• In teaching and modelling sustainable practices
• Families are an integral part of the program and help guide our curriculum
• In fostering healthy eating and exercise
• In acknowledging opportunities for learning to take place anywhere/anytime with meaningful social engagement of educators and children and thoughtful sustained conversations
• In the convention on the rights of the child
• That the Early Years Learning Framework is our foundation for practice, principles and the children's learning outcomes

Practices Include

• Holistic approaches 
• Responsiveness to children 
• Learning through play 
• Intentional teaching 
• Learning environments
• Cultural competence 
• Continuity of learning and transitions 
• Assessment for learning

Principles include

• Secure, respectful and reciprocal relationships 
• Partnerships 
• High Expectations and equity 
• Respect for diversity
• Ongoing learning and reflective 

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A peek into our Program:

Koala implements the Early Years Learning Framework, “Belonging, Being and Becoming”.
The aim of the framework is to extend and enrich children’s learning from birth to five years and through the transition to school. It assists the centre to provide young children with opportunities to maximize their potential and develop a foundation for future success in learning.