OUR AIMS
 To provide quality care and education
To encourage parents to be actively involved in the programme by joining us and contributing to the Centre’s activities. We feel your support is essential for the running of a high quality service
To make families and children feel comfortable and welcome by having staff who are approachable,understanding, caring and friendly
To be open to suggestions and ideas
To provide an anti-bias curriculum that is multi-cultural, non-sexist and caters for children with additional needs
To provide a programme that encourages growth in the five basic areas of development and is relevant to the children’s interests
To provide an environment that is clean, safe and aesthetically pleasing and reflects the cultures of our families and children
 What to Bring
Please label All items to prevent loss or confusion.
Caterpillar Room (2 - 3 years)
Please dress children appropriately. Try and avoid belts, overalls and hooded jumpers as these can complicate toileting and discourages independence.
Pre-School Bag labeled with your child’s name
Spare set of clothes in case of accidents and for changes in weather.
If your child is toilet training please pack 6 pairs of underpants and shorts/pants.
Sufficient disposable nappies for the day (minimum of 4) for children not toilet trained. Please label with your child’s name.
A rest time nappy, if required, for children toilet training.
A flat cot size sheet or lightweight small blanket for rest time. A small pillow no larger than 30 x 30 cm may be sent but most children sleep comfortably without out
A soft toy such as a teddy bear may also be sent for rest time.
Butterfly Room (4 – 5 yrs)
Pre-School Bag labeled with your child’s name
Spare set of clothes in case of accidents and for changes in weather.
A flat cot size sheet or light weight small blanket for rest time if your child requires a sleep.
Please dress children in the Caterpillar and Butterfly rooms in clothing that is easy to manage to encourage independent dressing. Belts, overalls, hooded jumpers, tie waists etc are difficult for young children to manage on their own.
Dress Code for All Children
Shoes are to be – Sandals, runners, or lace – up or Velcro fastening shoes. Thongs are only permitted with an elastic heel strap. Slip on shoes, thongs, high heels, dress – up shoes, gum boots and slippers are not safe for preschool play and are therefore not permitted.
All children are to wear a shirt that provides sun protection for their shoulders and upper arms. Singlets, tank tops, muscle shirts, shoestring straps and other such tops are not permitted.
Always pack spare clothes and clothes for change in weather. For e.g. a jumper in winter and cooler shirt in summer. Staff will ensure your child is dressed suitably for the weather.
All clothing is to be clearly labeled with your child’s name. No responsibility is taken for any item not labeled.
Lost clothing is placed in the box in the foyer. Unclaimed clothing is added to the preschool’s spare clothing stock.
Please do not send food such as biscuits, sweets or chips or flavoured milk, fruit juice or cordial in bottles as nutritious meals, snacks, milk and water are provided.
Illness
There are illnesses which do, by regulation, require exclusion of children from the Centre for certain periods. In some instances it may also be necessary to obtain a medical certificate from a qualified medical practitioner before a child returns to the Centre.
Parents are advised not to bring their child to the Centre if:
the child suffered from vomiting, diarrhoea or fever within the last 24 hours
the child has an unusual rash
the child has any symptoms of any form of contagious illness, eg conjunctivitis
Parents are required to notify the Staff of the onset of any illness in order that other users of the Centre may be notified by placing a notice in the front of the Centre. We believe that sick children recover best in the comfort of their own home. Please do not put the health of other children or the staff at risk.
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