Philosophy
Sentia Early Learning aims to:
- Create a safe, secure environment where the children are offered a creative program to allow them to grow and develop as individuals and where their happiness is paramount
- Provide an environment where the family needs are valued
- Provide quality trained staff who are continually participating in professional development
- Provide open feedback and communication to develop a trusting relationship and environment for children and their families
- Create friendly cooperative relations & value the diversity of cultures within our community
Our Beliefs about children
At Sentia we believe that each child will:
- Feel valued, respected , safe and encouraged
- Learn about themselves, others and the world
- Develop life skills, self-esteem and confidence
Our Beliefs about families
At Sentia we believe that parents:
- Involvement in all aspects of our programs must be valued and encouraged
- Need to feel confident that their child is safe happy and being educated
- Have the right to information pertaining to their child's day and development
- Should be kept informed about any Centre changes
- Should have opportunities to communicate and develop partnerships with staff
Our beliefs about staff
At Sentia we believe that staff
- Are professionals who are valued and respected for their knowledge and individuality
- Need to work together to achieve common goals
- Need to develop positive relations with peers children and their families
- Should be provided with continual professional development
Programs
Baby Programs
Our infant programmes are tailored to the needs and interests of each child. Babies learn through play, interaction with others and from exploring their surroundings. Our primary aim is to provide the best possible environment, nurturing babies so that they feel secure and happy, enabling them to flourish.
In addition to our primary aim of providing the safest environment for babies, our team carries out full developmental programmes for each child. Developmental areas in the program include physical skills (large and small), communication, imaginative play, sensory play, problem solving and thinking and self help skills.
Infant programmes are part of the emphasis placed on communication between the home and Childcare Centre. Our programmes are driven by the children and are an important aspect of the collaboration between parents and carers.
Junior Toddler Programs
In the 2-3 year old room we like to offer a program that incorporates our daily routine and activities. We offer a variety of experiences that promote all areas of children's development and provide for their interests. We concentrate on the children’s self help skills and provide group times, stories and activities that promote this.
Overall our objective is to provide all children with a bright, fun filled and stimulating program to ensure an exciting and comfortable environment for all children.
Kindergarten Programs
Four Year Old Kindergarten Program - A program that equips your child for school.
We provide a comprehensive school transition program where both children and families are provided with necessary and relevant information and skills for school readiness.
We help children acquire social skills through a variety of experiences. By developing children's social skills it assists them in forming meaningful relations with peers and staff.
We promote collaborative learning where children discover and learn together as well as learning from each other.
We also participate in community projects, where children actively engage and contribute ideas and skills to relevant agencies and charities.
Families are encouraged to actively participate and offer input in the program.
Methods used to document children's learning; Portfolios, transcripts, developmental reports, literacy books and photos are compiled as part of a child's learning journey at Sentia Early Learning.
Diet
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