About Us

Our curriculum

The early years learning framework ( EYLF) for children is an early childhood curriculum of Australia that is introduced a new quality standard in 2012 to improve education and care across long day care, family daycare, family daycare, preschool, kindergarten and outside school hours care.

the learning outcomes are broken in to these categories:

• A strong sense of identity
• Children are connected with and contribute to their world
• Strong sense of wellbeing
• Confident and involved learners
• Effective communicators

Within these leaning outcomes educators have multiple guidelines they can use to manage and monitor the progress of their children. EYLF has a strong emphasis on play-based learning, furthermore the framework recognize the importance of communication and language including early literacy and numeracy as well as social and emotional development. Finally the framework has a focus on successful transition to formal schooling.

International stands

Little steps daycare and preschool is in accordance with international standards.

Health and first Aid

At little steps daycare and preschool we pay attention to personal hygiene and cleanliness to minimize the risk of spreading germs. If your child shows any signs of illness (runny nose, cough, fever, diarrhea or others) please keep them at home to recover. Infection and illness can spread quickly but may be avoided if we have respect and consideration for all our student, families and staff.

Emergencies

In the event of emergency, our trained staff will immediately administer first aid while a second staff member assist and call the parent, it is essential for parents to provide updated information on where you can be reached, physicians name and contact details and emergency contacts.

Drop off and pickup

At little steps, the school gate opens at 7:00am, daily routine starts at 9:00am and ends at 6:00pm depending on child’s age and preference. It is possible to drop off late or pick up early. overtime payment applies on pickup after 6:00pm.

Labels

All children’s personal items must be labeled with your child’s name. we request children not to bring other toys from home to the daycare to ensure they don’t get lost or taken home by another child.

List of items your child will need

• Snack and lunch
• Inside shoe or slippers
• Change of clothing including underwear and socks
• Diapers and wipes if needed
• Pillow and Bed sheet
• Water bottle
• Blanket (it will be sent home once in two weeks for washing)
• Familiar toy or favorite thing your child likes to aid their rest time
• Any formula milk required during day

Please make sure all items are marked with your child’s name

Communication

Communication between parents and school is very important for successful preschool program. Our staff will communicate with parents regularly by arranging one on one meeting. Teachers are available every day at the time of drop off and pickup time.

About Us

Early childhood learning will have a direct effect on the child’s overall development. It is important that early childhood educators and parents work together to develop child re-silence as early as possible. That is why understanding the need to invest in very young children is so important so as to maximize their future well being.The main difference between daycare and kindergarten is that you can enrol your child into daycare from 4 month old while kindergartens admit children from 4 year old up to 8 year old . It’s a big advantage to keep your child in the same environment for longer years rather than changing them in different institutions. The bonus at growing in LITTLE STEPS DAYCARE AND KINDERGARTEN is that along with academic development, we also impart the skills in extracurricular activities to give your children the confidence to make their marks in the world.

Mission

We aim to provide high quality childcare service that is educational with positive and enjoyable experience. We are here to prepare young children for their transition in to kindergarten that will give the children head start towards a bright future. Our goal is to make them independent, responsible and confident – ready for school and ready for life. Children’s at little steps day care & preschool learn through active involvement with people, materials, events and ideas. Play is an important part of learning process which helps children’s to communicate and express themselves at many levels.

We aim not to just impart knowledge to the students, but also to inculcate in them – wisdom, compassion and a humanitarian spirit. We believe that every child has the right to study in a calm, orderly, safe and secure environment. We value every child and provide them a stimulating and enriching environment so that the children can enjoy and understand all aspects of their learning.

The early years learning framework ( EYLF) describes childhood as time of belonging, being and becoming:

• Belonging- is the basis for living a fulfilling life. Children feel they belong because of the relationships they have with their family community culture and place.
• Being- is about living here and now. Childhood is a special time in life and children need time to just ‘be’ time to play the new things and have fun.
• Becoming- is about the learning and development that young children experience. Children start to form their sense of identify from an early age which shapes the type of adult they will become.

Snacks and lunch

We encourage you to provide your child with healthy and nutritional snacks and lunch. please remember not to send in any glass bottles or sugary foods. The school provides filtered water and can be refilled throughout the day so your child can be hydrated.

Rest

All children in the daycare program are encouraged to have a rest during our quite time however, we do not force children to sleep if a child is unable to rest on the coat provided. The day care staff will provide the child activities such as looking at a book.

Birthday celebrations

Children like to celebrate their birthdays with their friends and teachers. We ask families to send in cake to be shared with all the students (no nuts of any sort, due to allergies)

Staff qualifications

All of little steps day care & pre-school teachers and nannies meet the minister of education preschool teacher and nanny requirement. All of the staff are well experienced in working with children. Our teachers have undertaken training in child protection first aid and medical emergencies playground safety, and medical checkup.

Hours of operation

Our hours of operation are Monday to Friday from 7:00am – 6:00pm for more information contact us 0929 93 01 80, 0939 95 68 86

Registration

• Completed parent application
• Completed registration
• Completed emergency medical consent form
• Completed photograph permission form
• Copy of birth certificate
• Copy of vaccination card
• One passport-size photo of a parent
• Two passport-size photos of the child
• Passport copy of the child from another nationality