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Our Philosophy
At City Kids our education and care philosophy encompasses:
- A friendly and welcoming environment for families, visitors and staff
- A nurturing environment for children and a ‘home away from home’ where children are shown love, care and affection
- A safe environment where children feel protected
- A place for children to build social bonds with their educators and peers so they thrive and build confidence as individuals
- A well presented, organized and engaging environment
- High expectations for children and educators
- Challenging physical outdoor environment to encourage risk taking and a sense of achievement for children
- Ample opportunities for independence to build a sense of accomplishment and resilience in children
- Children are involved in everyday tasks in their environment
- Routines are used to ensure there is predictability and children feel safe and secure
- Educators are flexible and use children’s cues to inform decisions
- Children’s differences are respected and approached with care and understanding
- Culture in promoted through children’s interests and everyday events that happen in their lives
- A comprehensive curriculum that is current and informed by the EYLF and VEYLF
- Australia’s history and culture is integrated naturally in the program
- Children’s families are an extension of our own family at City Kids
- Up to date with industry changes and trends to provide the optimal quality education and care including ongoing training and critical reflection as educators