Operating HoursOakdowns Early Learning Centre is open from 7.00am to 6.30pm Monday to Friday. Children can be dropped off and picked up to suit your family’s needs, and the centre is only closed on weekends and gazetted public holidays.
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CommunitySelecting an early childhood education environment is a very important decision. We strongly encourage all interested families to visit our centre before enrolment to meet our team members and be comfortable with the care and education that we provide.
Many of our team members have been with the centre since opening in November 2006. We are proud to say that all team members are either trained or undertaking training and are committed to our centre philosophy and to making sure your children are progressing in their development and enjoying their time with us at Oakdowns Early Learning Centre. |
Mission StatementWe are committed to the delivery of a sound educational foundation for every child through a range of high quality children’s services. We will actively promote school readiness and achievement of desired learning outcomes by applying our knowledge of how children learn through play.
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Philosophy
Our philosophy has a simple meaning which all educators foster:
Children learn from Adults. Adults learn from Children.
Children learn from Children. Adults learn from Adults.
At Oakdowns Early Learning Centre we are committed to providing a quality environment for our children, educators and our families. We are committed to each child’s right to an educational program of discovery, learning and play.
We recognise each child’s individual potential, building on their strengths and interests. We believe that children learn numerous skills through peer interactions. We provide an environment where children can be engaged in free supervised play with their peers. Through the use of developmentally appropriate equipment, children learn to be skilful with their bodies, explore new interests, problem solve, research answers and accept challenges.
Our curriculum is based on the National Early Years Learning Framework for under 5s. These principles underpin the teaching style we use and the physical environments we establish.
We strive to be a liveable place for our children, families, community and our educators. We wish to promote the wellbeing of all children, educators and families in our service. We encourage the children to discover and value the similarities and differences amongst people in their community. We promote an environment of learning and training. Our staff bring with them a wide variety of skills and experience that they impart in a stimulating and exciting program for the children. Overall we want our children to be themselves, enjoy their day, learn and have fun.
Children learn from Adults. Adults learn from Children.
Children learn from Children. Adults learn from Adults.
At Oakdowns Early Learning Centre we are committed to providing a quality environment for our children, educators and our families. We are committed to each child’s right to an educational program of discovery, learning and play.
We recognise each child’s individual potential, building on their strengths and interests. We believe that children learn numerous skills through peer interactions. We provide an environment where children can be engaged in free supervised play with their peers. Through the use of developmentally appropriate equipment, children learn to be skilful with their bodies, explore new interests, problem solve, research answers and accept challenges.
Our curriculum is based on the National Early Years Learning Framework for under 5s. These principles underpin the teaching style we use and the physical environments we establish.
We strive to be a liveable place for our children, families, community and our educators. We wish to promote the wellbeing of all children, educators and families in our service. We encourage the children to discover and value the similarities and differences amongst people in their community. We promote an environment of learning and training. Our staff bring with them a wide variety of skills and experience that they impart in a stimulating and exciting program for the children. Overall we want our children to be themselves, enjoy their day, learn and have fun.