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Inspiring Greatness
At Smartie Pants we provide children in Diamond Creek and surrounds the highest quality of child care / kindergarten.
We are accepting and welcoming of all individuals and families regardless of family structure, gender and background.
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We promote praise, acceptance and encouragement for all children, which we believe assists them in developing a healthy self esteem. We endeavour to employ behaviour management methodologies which focus on prevention and reduce escalation. We encourage you to read our policy on page 15 of our Parent Handbook to find out more on how we promote proactive and sensitive behavioural management.
A key aim at our centre is to build a healthy bridge between our care and your home. This is largely aided by facilitating enough time for ‘family grouping’ while also allowing children sufficient time to participate in age appropriate activities. Hence, inside we have provided 4 large playrooms which are structured to accommodate children of all age groups from babies to pre-school. This allows our centre flexibility to provide both sibling/family grouping and age-grouped activities.
Music and Song are also a key focus at our centre. We encourage our children to sing, dance and play music throughout the day. Music is used to communicate to our children changes in activities. We have songs to identify specific times of the day (eg time to eat lunch, play outside, etc. We also sing songs about things we do and see. We encourage all our parents to ask our staff for copies of music sheets for the songs we are singing and if you like to, enjoy singing them at home too!
For children we:
Provide a warm, loving and inviting atmosphere where children can feel safe and secure
Design group and individual programs that encourage and enhance all aspects of a child’s physical, emotional, intellectual social and language development
Provide an environment that recognises that children learn and develop best through play
Provide opportunities to explore language, role play, science and the arts to help children make sense of the world around them
Provide a family style centre, where siblings and all children (0-6) learn to share, play and develop at their own pace
Encourage children to interact with and be respectful of each other, their differences and their environment, through the cultivation of the land, the observation of and caring for animals and local flora and fauna
Encourage children to be natural learners by supporting their inherent interest, curiosity and enthusiasm for learning
Provide programs that incorporates a balance between carer and child initiated activities
Assist children in developing life skills such as decision making, organisation, communication and team work
Support the inclusion of all children regardless of culture, religion or disability. This inclusion means all children are part of and participate in their environment It means not just being there, it means being with, learning with, playing with, communicating with and socialising with their peers
Nurture children’s imagination through music, song, story-telling and role playing
Provide a variety of nutritional and enjoyable foods that are respectful of religious and medical requirements
Provide adequate time and a soothing environment for rest
Provide a secure and hygienic environment where children are safe and well supervised
Continually update our teaching values and strategies in order to provide the most appropriate care and learning environment
For staff we:Promote ongoing mentoring and trainingProvide regular staff appraisals and map out career pathsRecognise the importance of the teacher/carer role modelProvide facilities and procedures to protect health and safety and enhance ability to provide stimulating and nurturing careFoster an environment where staff share ideas and resources, feel comfortable providing positive & constructive feedback to each other and are respectful of one anotherAcknowledge the importance of work life balance and the importance of support and flexibility during periods of family strain or crisis
For families we:
Acknowledge that our role is to serve as both a support and an extension to the family unit
Treat each family as important and aim to support parents in their care and upbringing by providing a caring and loving environment in our Centre
Encourage families to provide input, feedback and open communication with our staff
Offer opportunities for parents to be a part of the decision making process and to value their input
For the community we:Liaise with Diamond Creek and surrounding communities and organise special eventsProvide an opportunity for employment and offer student placements in our childcare centre
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Fact Sheets
Fact Sheet 1:
Five Things Every Parent Should Know to Inspire Greatness in Their Children
Testimonials
30th October, 2008
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Wednesday 27th February, 2008
Hi Natalie,
I just began leaving my first child, who is 5½ months old, at Smartie Pants last week.
I had heard some horror stories from other parents regarding childcare, and when researching care whilst pregnant, heard from a friend about your services. I now know that I made the right choice in picking Smartie Pants to care for Maya. The transition of returning to work and beginning childcare for a small baby is quite overwhelming, but your team has made it easier for me. Leaving Maya at Smartie Pants is easier than I thought it would be, because I know she is being cared for and she seems quite happy.
In Maya's second week she has adapted well. The Hug-a-Bubs team, especially Emma, has made me feel so comfortable leaving my little baby.
Especially yesterday when I handed my daughter to Emma & she gave her a big smile, she was so happy to see her, after being away for 4 days. It made me feel even more comfortable.
I would just like to say a big thanks to Smartie Pants and what a wonderful job the Hug-a-Bubs team are doing.
I am so glad that I picked Smartie Pants for her childcare. Even though it is only week 2 for Maya , I already feel so comfortable with leaving my daughter with Emma and her team.
Your staff & service are excellent. I am a very happy parent.
Regards
Mrs Melanie Moxon
Thursday 28th February, 2008
Dear Smartie Pants Team,
I wanted to say thank you for the fantastic way that you look after our children and our family. Ethan (5) has recently started school, and we have been told by his teacher that he has settled in really well, is very well adjusted and already has a good grounding in the skills he needs for school such as his reading and numbers. I'm sure that this is thanks to the wonderful kinder programme that you have at Smartie Pants, and the way you concentrate on the social and educational skills that children need.
Leith (1 ½) has just moved from Hug a Bubs to Pip Squeaks, and once again, you have made it so easy for us and for him. When he started in Hug a Bubs, I couldn't believe how supportive and nurturing the team was. I always felt that he was in the best possible hands while I was at work. Now that he's moved up to Pip Squeaks, I see the same care and attention. The whole team has made sure that not only is Leith ready for, and happy with this move, but that we are happy with the transition as well. Leith has settled in perfectly, and now he's got even more girls to give cuddles to!
We've used a number of child care centres, and you guys are the best. I recommend you to everyone I know!
Many, many thanks,
Vanessa.
Saturday 8th April, 2007
I just wanted to send a quick note to thank you and your team on the lengthy but smooth orientation of Declan. I appreciate the time given to both myself and Declan in getting us settled into your centre, and a special thanks to you for comforting me on those times when I wasn’t too sure about leaving him.
I want to thank the staff on making me feel comfortable about leaving Declan in their care and the time taken to show me around, explain policies and procedures and allowing me to stay for long periods to ensure that Declan was happy during his stay.
Since being in your centre Declan’s social skills have improved and now he is too keen to stay, I have to chase him to get a good bye kiss.
We love the facilities, programs and staff, you’re doing a great job and I have full confidence and comfort in leaving Declan in your care.
Thanks again
Regards
Dannielle Rowe
Tuesday 27th March, 2007
I am writing to let you know how pleased we are that our son has now settled in well at Smartie Pants. It was hard in the beginning as our son would cry on the way to childcare, and I wondered whether it was worth all of the drama. However, he has now stopped crying, and although he is usually sad when we leave him, by the time we pick him up he is so excited about all the things he's done during the day. I think this is testament to the fact that the staff are very friendly and reassuring, and also due to the wide variety of activities, toys and play equipment - I doubt any of the children would get bored during the day. Our son especially enjoys the giant sand pit as well as Hey Dee Ho, who he refers to as "the dancing lady."
Your staff are always friendly and helpful, and have always been willing to answer questions even when they're already run off their feet. You were also a big help at the beginning (and continue to be), always very patient despite my constant myriad of questions!
Thankyou, Elli Hennessy
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