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Click here to open a pdf version of this web page. About Us |
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Readerr Our Mission StatementTo provide high quality care and learning experiences for all children in a stimulating, safe and nurturing environment, working in partnership with families and our diverse community.
NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF A CHILD FROM OUR CENTRE bEHAVIOUR GUIDANCE & MANAGEMENT WORKING TOWARDS BETTER SEPARATION AT DAYCARE FOR YOU AND YOUR CHILD WAYS TO EASE THE TRANSITION FROM HOME TO DAYCARE WHAT HAPPENS DURING THE DAY / THE PROGRAM SAFETY PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES ILLNESS
AND infectious DISEASES PHILOSOPHYDate Reviewed: September 2005, July 2006, March 2007, February 2008, March 2009 Date Adopted: Monday 29th June 2009 Date of Next Review: March 2010 The Child We believe play is fundamental in discovering each individual’s abilities and interests; therefore we strive to foster within each child the belief that each is capable, independent, unique and intelligent. Families We believe all experiences which are communicated through the child are a direct result of relationships with families therefore we agree with the research that families are the most important teacher in the child’s life. We value the differences within all families, and embrace the gifts each family brings to our overall centre community. The Environment We believe it is essential to provide environments both indoors and outdoors which are welcoming, nurturing, and inclusive. We endeavour to create learning spaces that are exciting, beautiful, infused with natural materials that inspire spontaneity, collaboration and relationships. The environment is a tool for children to communicate their ideas, interests and experiences. The
Program We believe the program is a powerful method of communication between children, staff and families. It is a reflection of our learning community and the individuals that are apart of it. We believe documentation is an important part of this process, through written word, photographs, parent comment and the child’s work we are able to visually represent and celebrate the knowledge children construct.
Early Childhood ProfessionalsAs early childhood professionals we act as a link between children, families, colleagues, and the wider community. We advocate for all children, promoting the vital role that we and early childhood plays in relation to life long learning. As professionals, we believe research, innovation, collaboration, and teamwork are the key qualities that reflect our commitment to the early childhood profession. We see our role as a designer of environments, a facilitator of relationships that both supports and empowers all children, and inspires their quest for knowledge. CENTRE AIMSDate Reviewed: September 2005, July 2006, March 2007, February 2008, March 2009 Date Adopted: Monday 29th June 2009 Date of Next Review: March 2010 The Child We aim
to learn with the child and to discover their interests and skills
through daily interactions. We aim to portray an image of the child that views the child as capable, independent, unique, intelligent and that each child is an individual with their own diverse socio/cultural life experiences. Families We aim to reflect the practices of all families, regardless of ability, cultural, socio economic and diverse backgrounds. We aim to collect feedback from families regularly and to work in partnerships with families and the community. We aim
to communicate effectively with families through a variety of mediums.
We aim to establish a Parent Management Committee every year. We aim to provide social events throughout the year where families can interact and support each other. We aim to empower families to be actively involved in the centre’s program. The Environment We aim to provide and optimum learning environment, which encourages children’s thinking and exploration. We aim to provide an environment fused with natural materials that represent the natural world we live in. We aim to provide an environment which is well maintained, secure and safe. We aim to provide a home like environment where children feel comfortable and relaxed. We aim
to create an environment that embraces the changing needs of the
children. We aim to create an environment that embraces spontaneous learning, collaboration, co-operation and teamwork. We aim to provide an environment that encourages healthy eating habits and an active lifestyle. The Program We aim to use the program and our practices as an extension of learning, which encourages the children to be leaders of it and their parents and families to be apart of it. We aim to provide a program that embraces spontaneous learning and supports children’s interests, thus extending children’s self confidence and independence. We aim to provide a program that is continually evolving and changing as the needs of children change. We aim to regularly evaluate the centre’s program and gain feedback from families. We aim to provide detailed portfolios which reflect the uniqueness of children as individuals and their strengths and interests. We aim to provide a program that reflects the cultural beliefs of the families attending the centre. Early Childhood Professionals We aim as teachers to be a co-constructor of knowledge working in conjunction with everyone who is apart of the child’s life. We aim to provide career path opportunities for staff within the Early Childhood Field. We aim to provide regularly professional training development opportunities for staff, supporting their interests and encouraging further development of their skills. We aim
to provide traineeship opportunities for staff within the centre
environment. We aim to subscribe to many early childhood journals and magazines to ensure staff stay update with current practices. We aim to work in partnerships with families and other associated professionals to provide environments, programs and learning experiences which are inclusive of the child’s strengths, interests, abilities and needs. We aim to work as a cohesive team communicating effectively and supporting one another. We aim to embrace healthy eating habits and active lifestyles, providing positive role models for children and their families. WELCOMEWelcome to Warners Bay Early Learning and Care Centre. We hope you enjoy your time with us at the centre. Warners
Bay Early Learning and Care Centre Inc is a non-profit Community
Based Centre established in 1990 providing over 20 years of high
quality care and education. The centre is managed by the Director and a Parent Management Committee that is elected by the parent members of the Warners Bay Early Learning and Care Centre Inc. Association. The Management Committee and interested parents meet monthly on the last Monday of the month. Everyone is welcome to attend to give their own opinions or suggestions to assist in maintaining a high quality service. We are a 51 place Child Care Centre, catering for children aged 6 weeks old to 5 years. The centre has three rooms: The Nursery Room 0-2 years – 10 children. The Dreamtime Room (Toddler Room 2-3 years) – 16 children. The Preschool Room 3-5 years – 25 children. We care
for and educate the children in a relaxed, homelike, safe and secure
setting with many qualified and experienced teachers. Hours of operation: 7.30 - 6.00pm Monday to Friday. The Centre is closed on Public Holidays and for two weeks over the Christmas period - no fees are charged during these periods. The Centre employs the following qualified and experienced staff: 3 X University Trained Teachers 6 X TAFE Trained Teachers – Diploma in Children’s Services 2 X Childcare Assistants – Certificate 111 in Children’s Services 3 X Trainees 1 X Cook 1 X Cleaner 1 X Administrative Assistant - Diploma of Business The Centre also provides training and work experience for students from the local University, T.A.F.E Colleges, work for the dole programs and High Schools. ACCREDITATIONOur Centre currently participates in the "Quality Improvement and Accreditation System" which was introduced by the Federal Government and is currently administered by the National Childcare Accreditation Council. This system is a process in which Long Day Care Centres can continually evaluate their service in order to improve the quality of the service. There are seven quality areas. These are:
1. Staff Relationships with Children and Peers 2. Partnerships with Families 3. Programming and Evaluation 4. Children’s Experiences and Learning 5. Protective care and Safety 6. Health, Nutrition and Wellbeing 7. Managing to Support Quality This system ensures you of the highest quality care for your children. We are proud to inform you that the centre was accredited in 2007 and received a High Quality rating in all areas under this System. This is the highest rating available. PRIORITY OF ACCESS GUIDELINESThe Federal Government has set priority of access guidelines, which the Centre must abide by to receive funding. Places at our Centre are filled, from the Waiting List in the following order, according to the Priority of Access Guidelines: 1. Child at risk 2. Working Parents, Parents Seeking employment or Students Non-working parents. 3. If you are a non-working parent and a working parent requests care then you may be asked to give up your child's place or swap a day. The centre is required to notify families 14 days in advance if this is to occur. EMERGENCY CARESometimes a family may need emergency care in addition to their child’s regular day care attendance. This can be arranged with the Administrative Assistant or Director providing a vacancy exists at the time of need. Please notify the centre if your child will be absent or please give the centre as much notice as possible if an extra day is needed and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. FEESThe daily fees from July 2011 are: Nursery Room - $74.00 Toddler Room - $74.00 Preschool Room - $74.00 The fees are subject to change after consultation with the Management Committee. CHILD CARE BENEFITChild
Care Benefit is available at the centre to assist families with
fee payments. Forms are distributed on enrolment and must be filled out by families and taken to your nearest Centrelink Office for processing or you can phone the Family Assistance Office on 13 6150. AS FEES & SUBSIDIES ARE SUBJECT TO INCOME LEVELS WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO CALCULATE YOUR EXACT FEE UNTIL WE RECEIVE NOTIFICATION FROM the FAO. The Family Assistance Office operates through Centrelink and is responsible for payment of Child Care Benefit. You can choose two options: 1. To pay reduced fees. The Child Care Benefit gap will be paid to the centre directly or 2. To claim the Child Care Benefit as a lump sum payment at the end of the financial year. This means you will be charged full fees at the centre. Payment of new claim forms will only be granted for children with up to date immunisation records. If you have any questions about Child Care Benefit please speak to the Director or Administrative Assistant at your enrolment meeting. The centre now claims family’s child care benefit rebates through the online Child Care Management System (CCMS). Families must be registered with the CCMS before the child start their care at the centre. If your child/ren are not registered you will be required to pay full fees until registration occurs. Families are responsible for providing the correct information on the child/ren’s enrolment form. Child Care Rebate The Child Care Rebate helps working families with the cost of child care. The Child Care Rebate covers 50 per cent of out of pocket child care expenses for approved child care up to the maximum legislative amount per year per child in approved care. From 1 July 2011, families are entitled to an option to receive their Child Care Rebate either paid directly into their bank account, or as a further fee reduction payment paid to their child care service on their behalf or thefamily may decide to have their payments made either quarterly or annually into their bank account. CCB Approval
ID is: 1- 631- 3480 Organisation ID is:
1- 61G - 37 PAYMENT OF FEESFees must be paid a week in advance of care at all times. On enrolment at the centre a Security Deposit for your child must be paid. The fee is $50 per day with a minimum payment of $100 due by the child’s enrolment meeting. For example 5 days = $250. However should a family change their mind about accepting the offered placement the holding deposit is non-refundable. No offer of placement will be deemed accepted by the centre management until the holding deposit has been paid. This Security Deposit is refundable upon your child withdrawing from the Centre or it can be transferred into the next year of care or to siblings attending the centre. If a family's fees falls behind by 2 weeks or more the family will be asked to pay these outstanding fees immediately or their child's position may be withdrawn and an account sent for any fees outstanding. If fees remain outstanding by more then one month this matter will be placed into the hands of our debt collector. PLEASE BE SURE TO KEEP YOUR FEES UP TO DATE TO AVOID LOSING YOUR CHILD'S PLACE. Families experiencing difficulty in paying fees should contact the Director immediately. Please do not wait for your child's place to be reviewed. Please pay your fees weekly. A receipt will be issued each time a payment is made and a statement of account is issued monthly. We apologise for our inability to give cash change. If you do not have the correct money when paying your fees, any extra money you pay will be automatically credited to your account. We also accept cheques and EFTPOS is available. Fees are charged for any days that your child is absent. For example holidays or sick days. Fees are not charged for Public Holidays or closure periods. Feel free to contact the Administrative Assistant between 7:30am – 3:30pm Monday to Friday to inquire about your family’s account. LATE FEEOpening and closing times for the Centre are very strict due to licensing and staffing regulations. On the first occasion a child/ren is picked up after 6:00pm a written warning will be given to the family in question. On subsequent occasions
a late fee will be charged: $10.00 within the first
five minutes, $20.00 within the next five minutes
and $20.00 for each five minute block after. For
exam This fee will be charged each time your child is left at the centre after 6:00pm. This fee is not included in Child Care Benefit Scheme. It is the responsibility of the parent to notify the Centre if he/she will be late and to organise alternative arrangements to have their child/ren collected by 6.00pm. NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF A CHILD FROM OUR CENTREFour weeks notice must be given in writing if you are withdrawing your child from the centre or reducing your child’s days of enrolment. The centre has a form to be completed for this purpose. Please discuss this matter with either the Director or the Administrative Assistant to arrange for this procedure to occur and finalise payment of fees. ALLOWABLE ABSENCESChild Care Benefit is paid for up to 42 Allowable Absence Days per financial year across all approved long day care services, family day care, in-home care services and specialised outside school hours care services. Each child receives a new set of 42 Allowable Absences at the beginning of each financial year. Allowable Absence days can be taken for any reason (provided the day being claimed as an absence is a day on which care would have otherwise been provided). If a family is using another approved service, it is your responsibility to inform the other service of any allowable absence taken. A statement will be sent out quarterly showing the number of absences, dates and tallies and the total of Allowable Absences for the year is also shown on the account statements sent out to parents. Child Care Benefit is also payable to absences taken for the following reasons: illness (with a medical certificate), non-immunisation, rostered days off, rotating shifts, temporary closure of a school or pupil-free day, public holidays, periods of local emergency, shared care arrangements due to a court order, consent order or parenting order and attendance at preschool. Absence days taken for the above reasons are called approved absence days. There is no limit on the number of approved absence days a child’s family may claim providing they are taken for those specified reason stated above. If families are taking an Approved Absence day, then supporting evidence, for example a doctor’s certificate or court order must be provided to the centre.
BEHAVIOUR GUIDANCE & MANAGEMENT
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two minutes late will cost $10.00 or seven minutes late will cost
$30.00. 
When
the funding is approved a temporary staff member will be employed
as described in the funding agreement for a set amount of hours
per day. The staff member assigned to this room is there to help
with all daily duties, procedures and responsibilities. The temporary
staff member is there to provide the permanent staff with support
and up to one hour per week relief time for planning purposes, writing
reports or attending any meetings. 
