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Our Child Care Programs We
work to foster the optimal development of all children, including
those with special needs, in partnership with their family and
community. Here
is some more information about our programs: For More Information see: Our Parent Manual Before You StartBefore your child’s first day at the centre, the supervisor will arrange a time for you to visit, complete the admission forms and ask any questions. You and your child can spend time in the classroom to get to know the teachers and how the day works. Qualified staff members offer stimulating play activities that promote and enhance physical, social, emotional, language and intellectual development. We incorporate the well-researched High/Scope approach in all our activities to encourage children to make choices about what they want to do and how they will do it. We support all children to develop problem-solving skills, creativity, a sense of responsibility, independence and a positive sense of self worth. Nearly 40 years of research has shown that children who attend High/Scope programs score higher on measures of development than similar children enrolled in other types of programs. For more information, see: All About High/Scope We follow a regular daily routine that is posted on the parent information board for each classroom. The daily routine includes active and quiet play, indoor and outdoor activities, and small and large group times. Infant schedules are developed to meet the needs of individual children. Play-based educational activities are planned based on the children’s interests and developmental needs. The staff post their weekly program plans at the beginning of the week. Changes or additions to the plan are recorded daily. We encourage you to review the plans and share with the teachers your questions, feedback and suggestions. Teacher-to-child-ratiosWithin the child care centre, programs are divided into age groups. There is a special teacher-to-child ratio for each group:
Regular StaffThe
staff at our centres include a Supervisor, Early Childhood Education
Teachers and Assistant Teachers, a Cook or Kitchen Assistant, and a
Caretaker. At our Regent Street location there is also a Resource
Teacher who provides extra support to children with special needs at
all of our childcare sites. Casual (supply) Staff Casual
staff replace regular staff when they are absent. Casual staff are
carefully interviewed and screened and must provide the same police
reference check, medical and work references required for regular
staff. Students and Volunteers Students and volunteers provide enriching opportunities for children in our program under the direction of staff. They also are interviewed and screened and provide a police reference check, medical and references. We are closed for the following public holidays:
Lunch and SnacksWe
provide nutritious snacks, morning and afternoon. We also provide a
mid-day meal to all children in our full day programs, except school
age. When school age programs run for a full day (school holidays)
we may provide the mid-day meal or we may ask you to send a bag
lunch. Every child develops at his own pace; therefore toilet training is not done at a specific age. You know your child best. Let us know when you feel your child may be ready to begin toilet training.
Families
are the most important influence in a child’s life. You are the
expert when it comes to your child. At Macaulay, we try to create a
climate of open communication and strong relationships, where family
members feel welcome to participate in the program as interests and
schedules allow.
For
More Information see: Our
Parent Manual
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