Centre Management

The centre is led by one Director and run by a Management Committee. Our Centre prides itself on having a high staff to child ratio over the whole centre that exceeds the minimum legislated requirements.

  • Fairy Penguin Room - Ages 6 weeks to 2 years.  4 children with 2 Educators
  • Turtle Room - Age 2 years.  14 children with 3 Educators
  • Crocodile Room - Age 3 years.  10 children with 2 Educators
  • Dolphin Room - 4 to 6 years, 20 children with 2 Educators

We currently employ five Early Childhood Teachers and all other educators are Diploma or Certificate  trained. We believe highly qualified staff and an above ratio of educators to children facilitates a rich and engaging quality programme for the children.

The early years of a child’s life are their most formative and “Research shows quality education and care early in life leads to better health, education and employment outcomes later in life. The early years are critical for establishing self-esteem, resilience, healthy growth and capacity to learn. Quality education and care shapes every child’s future and lays the foundation for development and learning.” (Explaining the National Quality Framework - ACECQA, 2016)

Community Involvement

The volunteer run Management Committee acknowledges the importance of Community involvement in the decision-making processes of the Centre. Such involvement helps ensure that the Centre meets the needs of families in the community and fosters communication between these families, the staff and management.

All families of children enrolled at the Centre have an opportunity to be part of the Management Committee and are encouraged to join the Committee. The meetings are a great forum for Parents/Carers and Management to work collaboratively towards providing the best possible service that supports and nurtures our children’s education and wellbeing.

All families are also encouraged to be involved in the Centre’s programs, fundraising and special events or projects. Families are welcome to help out with functions, daily activities, excursions, concerts, working bees and general maintenance.