Programming following the Australian Early Learning Framework
Relationships with Children
At Buninyong Childcare Centre provide a developmentally appropriate program with the flexibility to support the growing and changing needs of the children in our care.
We provide an environment that encourages respect, trust and cooperation for each other and others.
Our programming seeks to extend curiosity and creativity with a sense of encouragement and enjoyment.
We ensure the children in our care receive time for free play, group and individual activities and quiet rest time.
With a balanced diet and varied cultural menu, we promote nutritional goals that enable healthy bodies and nutritional understanding.
We maintain a safe physical environment with natural indoor and outdoor spaces where children can play actively and securely.
Partnerships with Families
We create a supportive and nurturing environment for all families
We encourage open and honest communication with all staff and management
We value and respect the beliefs and opinions of every family
We welcome feedback and suggestions about the various areas of our centre
Secure and Respectful Educator Relationships
Our educators are offered ongoing support, encouragement, and resources to improve their professional development.
Educators and management will continuously create supportive team collaboration to bring programs to reality and create a positive atmosphere in the children’s overall environment.
Our core Values and Philosophy are upheld daily in our service
To deliver innovative, up-to-date programming and rituals that allow young minds to grow and thrive whilst enjoying childhood.
Local Community and Social Identity
We teach respect for cultural diversity and ethnicity
We encourage children to be socially responsible and engage in interactions that promote care, empathy, and respect.
We believe their immediate environment should be anti-biased and encourage/support gender equity.
Children, families, and staff are encouraged to be aware and interact confidently with their local area
We embrace our connection with the local Botanical Gardens and their continued help to implement our garden-to-plate programming.
We believe in and support the Australian Early Childhood Association, Code of Ethics.
We believe in and support The Convention on the Rights of Child, the first legally binding international instrument to incorporate the full range of human rights.
We believe in and comply with the Education and Care National Law Act 201