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Confidence comes when the things that are important to us are respected. So our educators will get to know your child and give them every opportunity to grow and develop at their own pace.

We will also acknowledge and respect your child’s efforts so they know it’s okay to make mistakes and feel comfortable engaging in play which supports their growth. What’s important to your child is important to us, which is why we adapt our programs and play spaces to suit the needs and interests of each child.

Hear how you can watch your child grow confidently at Catholic Early EdCare.

Becoming prep ready

Our centres take advantage of their close proximity and relationships with primary schools to ensure children feel comfortable and confident with the school environment before they make their transition to prep.

Our excursions to the school are practical lessons in confidence building. We learn how to use the water bubblers, what all the signs in the school mean, what a classroom looks like, where mum and dad will pick them up, where they can run and where they have to walk, where the toilets are and lots of other information that build their understanding and confidence in the larger, school environment.

These excursions are great fun for the children and also allow our teachers to observe the way the children respond to the different environment. Our teachers can then work one-on-one to build each child’s confidence in different ways.

St Anthony's Kindergarten teacher Paul uses play to challenge children and develop their self-confidence. He explains that when children are at play, they feel supported and are less likely to fear failure. By helping the children set up an obstacle course to guide a ball through, Paul is helping to build problem solving and motor skills in a fun and comfortable environment, helping their confidence grow.

"Our kindergarten offers an amazing program which helps with the transition to prep and I have been beyond impressed with all aspects of the centre. I love the interaction that the kindergarten has with the school including visits to the church, library and prep."

Gabrielle, St Anthony’s Kindergarten

Confident learners

Our educators will create opportunities for your child to build confidence, by respecting what is important to them and helping them master new skills.

Confident learners

For example, your child will be encouraged to serve themself at meal times, so they learn to make healthy choices and use serving utensils.

Confident learners

In our nursery, educators will encourage young children's language development by sharing stories with them, encouraging them and showing enthusiasm as they start using words of their own.

Confident learners

Our educators will also help teach your child to do up their shoes, change their clothes and open their containers and packets. The confidence and sense of independence they develop through these skills and experiences will help with their transition to school.

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Watch them Grow...

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    Children use creativity and curiosity as tools to explore their world. We encourage your child to share their interests with us so our programs and play spaces ignite their curiosity and help them grow creatively.

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  • Respectfully

    Respect for our children and teaching them respect, is essential to helping them grow. We encourage children to take responsibility for their actions so they begin to understand how their actions impact others.

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  • Spiritually

    Children are innately spiritual and spirituality plays an important role in self-discovery and learning. As a faith-based organisation we will respect and nurture the spirituality and faith of your family.

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  • Confidently

    Confidence comes when the things that are important to us are respected. What’s important to your child is important to us, which is why we adapt our learning environment to suit the needs and interests of each child.

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  • Individually

    Children have a lot in common, but it’s the sparks of individuality that often shine a light on how they learn. We look for those sparks so we can help each child express their individuality and learn through it.

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  • Socially

    How children form relationships outside their family is important. Our educators will pay careful attention to how your child socialises and will help them develop important social skills.

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