Children use creativity and curiosity as tools to explore and learn about their world. So the first thing we do is provide an environment that encourages children to express themselves. We will support your child to share their interests and talents with us so we can nurture their development with programs and play spaces that capture their imagination.
Our educators will constantly create new play environments that reflect and build on your child’s current interests. Does your child have a special interest? Don’t forget to let us know when you take a tour so we can make sure we can develop opportunities which will spark your child’s creativity.
Hear how you can watch your child grow creatively at Catholic Early EdCare.
At Catholic Early EdCare we acknowledge the profound role the environment plays on our behaviour and how we learn. Research shows that our space becomes a third teacher when light colour, texture, sound and smell are used consciously in the design of a room. Rather than create colourful walls and spaces which can overstimulate, our intention is to establish a nurturing environment which allows your child’s mind and eyes space to rest and create.
Our environments set the tone for learning and assist in creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere where your child feels calm and connected.
When visiting our centres you will see neutrally coloured walls which leave space for our educators to purposefully feature the projects and creations your child is most proud of. We’ll also encourage them to show you what they have achieved.
Our natural play environments will inspire your child's creativity and curiosity, encouraging them to explore, create and construct something new every day.
In our mud kitchens your child will be able to perfect their 'mud cake' recipe.
In our vegetable patch they will be able to plant and watch strawberries and other fruits grow.
Whether it's a fairy garden, a construction site or a racing track, our natural play spaces allow children to create a new world every day.
The dramatic play space or 'home corner' is a favourite for many children, providing unique opportunities for them to create something new every day.
The children at St Mary's Long Day Care + Kindergarten recently created their own mechanics garage and brought in some of the diggers for a service.
While at Majella Long Day Care + Kindergarten the children have set up a market stall to sell fresh fruit and veggies to families.
At Star of the Sea Long Day Care + Kindergarten the children had been making ice creams in their sandpit and now have now created an ice cream stall in home corner to sell them.
Catholic Early EdCare’s kindergarten program will prepare your child to confidently transition to school.
We acknowledge the profound role the environment plays on how we learn and our behaviour. Catholic Early EdCare’s long day care centres and kindergartens have been consciously designed to nurture a calm, relaxed environment and incorporate structures for creative play.
Creatively
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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