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Child Care and Kinder Education in Northcote, Victoria

 

(03) 9489 9508

57 Cunningham St, Northcote, VIC 3070

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Our Community

For children, a sense of community plays an important role in the development of their feelings of belonging and security.

As children grow and develop, connections to the outside world help them to find their place in the world, to develop understandings of how society works, and to recognise and understand the shared values that underpin our society.

Childcare is often the first contact with a wider community beyond home and Because of this, we foster supportive relationships between families as well as connecting families to other organizations and services in the local community.

Some of the ways we encourage participation is:
Inviting children to share information about their experiences with extra-curricular activities such as scouts, sports or music through our weekend forms

Taking small groups of children to local shops and services such as the post office, library or park

For staff seeking out and forming links with local community organizations provides child care professionals with opportunities to gain invaluable guidance, skills and knowledge from colleagues, peak bodies, experts, resource agencies, training institutions and local authorities. The input and assistance of relevant people and organisations will also help to keep child care professionals up to date and informed about recommended practices.

Our external community includes just some of the following:

Darebin Council

We have strong links with the council for staff education, kindergarten program support, network co-ordinators meetings, promoting local events….

Local Allied health services

Speech pathology, dental services

University and Registered Training Organisations

At Nicki’s we are big supporters of helping future early childhood educators to develop the practical knowledge and skills that they will require to become successful and passionate teachers.

We have built relationships with a number of universities and RTO and provide their students with practical experience placements as part of their courses. This is a reciprocal relationship that allows these students to build a better understanding of the practical side of early childhood education, whilst helping our own staff learn from these students about new developments in the theories of early education.

Supporting Local Business

Where possible we utilise fellow small business in our local region for most of our supplies and goods for our daily needs.
Fruit and vegetables, cleaning services, cleaning supplies, maintenance work, gardening work…

Charity and Fundraising

We will participate in many charity events such as RCH Easter appeal, lord smith animal hospital drive,

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  • What to Bring:
    · A change of clothing that is weather appropriate (younger children - especially those toilet training - will need extra changes)
    · A hat – a full brimmed wide hat.
    · A security item for rest time.
  • Centre Times:

    · Hours of Operation - 7am to 6.30pm
    · Monday to Friday, 52 weeks per year
    · The Service is opened for 11.5 hours per day.

    Priority of Access: -

    Please refer to our Enrolment Policy for more information about the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations’ (DEEWR) requirements for Priority of Access.

    Court Orders:

    Parents must notify the Service if there are any Court Orders affecting residency of their children and a copy is required for the Service. Without a Court Order we cannot stop a parent collecting your child.

USEFUL WEBSITES

  • Aust. Children's Education & Care Quality Authority
  • Family Assistance Office
  • Australian Centre for Child Protection
  • Australian Institute of Family Studies
  • Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
  • Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth
  • Centre for Aboriginal Economic Policy Research
  • The Family Action Centre
  • Social Policy Research Centre
  • Child Care Tax Rebate
  • Raising Children Network
  • Better Health Channel
  • Kids Spot
  • My Child

CONTACT US

57 Cunningham Street
Northcote
VIC 3070
Australia
Call: (03) 9489 9508

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