Philosophy
We promise to provide a nurturing prepared home-like environment.
The child is both a hope and a promise for mankind.
Children’s learning and development is encouraged, supported and documented daily and their curiosity and creative expression is also highly valued – as you will see from the moment you walk through our doors. At Twinklekids Early Learning Centre, our children learn and grow in an environment of warmth, nurturing and genuinely affectionate care.
Our excellent and dedicated educators are our biggest asset. We support our educator team with over-award pay and conditions, many opportunities for ongoing professional learning and flexible working arrangements.
We value parents’ contributions and support parenting with information, advice, resources and the opportunity to establish new networks. There are many ways that parents can become involved in the social and organisational aspects of our Centre and it is especially wonderful to note the many friendships, between children and families, which have endured long after children have left the Centre.
Together, children, parents and educators make up the community of Twinklekids Early Learning Centre.
Statement of commitment to the safety and wellbeing of children and the protection of children from harm
At our service, the safety, wellbeing, and empowerment of children and young people is our highest priority.
We are committed to:
- Creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all children
- Respecting and celebrating diversity, including the cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and children with disability
- Listening to children and encouraging their participation in decisions that affect them
- Preventing child abuse and identifying risks early through regular staff training
- Responding to concerns with urgency and care—reporting any safety concerns to authorities within 24 hours
- Maintaining a zero tolerance for child abuse, with clear policies and procedures to guide our actions
- Ensuring safe use of digital technologies, including image capture and device use
- Providing a service environment free from vaping, tobacco, alcohol, and illicit substances
Everyone—children, families, staff, volunteers, students, and visitors—is expected to follow our Codes of Conduct and service policies to help keep our community safe.
Together, we build a culture of safety, equity, and respect—where children are protected, heard, and celebrated.
If you believe a child is at immediate risk of abuse phone 000.
Staff at this service must report risk of significant harm to children.
Our Philosophy
The Child’s interest is our main goal when providing an educational program which includes our environments which are set up to engage and develop the children’s sense of exploration, imagination and creativity delivering a diverse learning experience.
We believe in developing strong partnerships with the families and the greater community, children and families are encouraged to participate in the centre and share in the decision making.
We believe in providing a safe and belonging environment which includes respect for culture, knowledge, identity, and experiences for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture.
Educators strive to be actively engaged in the child’s learning using a balance of intentional teaching and child-based learning to scaffold their development. Scaffolded Practice guides learning experiences to expand their young minds to pursue further developmental challenges towards the Early Years Learning Framework outcomes.
We believe in creating a home like environment that is nurturing, warm and developmentally engaging for all children whilst supporting and respecting the role of parents and families. Families are encouraged to share their culture, language and home experiences with the Centre.
We constantly reflect on our practice as individuals and as a community of educators to facilitate our learning in the best way. We encourage positive and successful transitions and teach children to explore their identity to become confident and successful learners.
We endeavour to have a high standard of health and safety at the service. Meals and menus are provided that are fresh, nutritional, and well balanced in accordance with Nutrition Australia. We ensure high quality safe food handling and hygiene practices are observed and always implemented.
promise to families.
At Twinklekids Early Learning, we know childhood is a treasured time. We believe it is our responsibility to provide environments and experiences that capture the joys of childhood, nurture each child’s individual growth and development, and pave the way for success in school and life.
Investing in your child's future.
Health and Safety
At Twinklekids Early Learning, we make your child’s health and safety our top priority. Our standards are the highest in the industry, meeting or exceeding all local and state guidelines.
All of our early education and preschool centers include:
- Supervision to keep children within sight and sound
- Secured entrances to all centers
- Nightly cleaning of all surfaces including toys, child furnishings, diapering areas, and food spaces
- Strict hand-washing and sanitary policies to prevent the spread of germs
- Curriculum that emphasizes healthy practices for children
