We use the Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Framework, and Educational Theory to guide our practices. We provide an educational, play-based Curriculum. We believe in providing countless opportunities for children to play! For a child, play is work and is a vital process of growing up. In order to engage children actively in learning our educators, in partnership with families, identify children’s strengths and interests, choose appropriate teaching strategies and design the indoor and outdoor learning environments. https://thorntonchildcareandpreschoolcentre.com.au/curriculum/

We believe in providing children with the opportunities to develop the skills needed to confidently transition to school on a daily basis, from the beginning of the year. We believe that healthy self-esteem and positive self-concept are the key to a successful transition to school and provide an environment that is both stimulating and safe where children can explore, discover, and experiment.

We work in partnership with our families and local Transition to school Teacher to facilitate a beneficial transition process. https://thorntonchildcareandpreschoolcentre.com.au/school-readiness/

We feel it is important for children to build a sense of belonging in the wider community as well as within our centre. Local excursions and occasional incursions help support our curriculum and extend learning opportunities for children. We have links with our local library and borrow books to share with the children at the centre. We also have a close relationship with our local school.

We employ staff with a range of qualifications including Early Childhood Teacher’s, Diploma educators, and Certificate III educators. Our educational team has many years of experience in early education, and this helps to ensure the quality of our learning program. Our teachers guide our curriculum development. All educators have a current cleared working with children check. We always have educators on site who have their current first aid certificate.