The play-based program at Newstart Early Learning Centre incorporates a range of learning experiences and caters to the children’s different learning styles. The educators work with the children to understand their motivations, interests and ideas so they can tailor a program that will suit each individual child.

The program encompasses a number of different elements:

Literacy and numeracy: the environment at the centre is rich in language and mathematics, helping to immerse the children in literacy and numeracy learning. 

Excursions and Incursions: the educators plan regular excursions and incursions to expand the children’s thinking and learning opportunities. 

Science: based on sensory learning and exploratory play, the children develop analytical thinking and an understanding of early scientific concepts.

Physical activity: the children develop fundamental movement skills such as jumping, skipping, climbing, running and balancing through both indoor and outdoor activities.

Yoga: through yoga, the children learn techniques for self care, relaxation and mindfulness. They become more aware of their bodies and also develop their strength, flexibility and coordination.

Newstart Early Learning Centre is committed to hiring educators that share the same values as the centre. As a result, all of the educators in the team are experienced, passionate about early learning and dedicated to providing the best quality of education and care. The educators value fun in learning and strive to give the children memorable experiences that will help to instil a lifelong love of learning.

The educators at Newstart Early Learning Centre work with the parents in a respectful way. They recognise that parents are the first teachers and welcome their insights, feedback and involvement in the centre. Parents are invited to the centre to do activities with the children, such as reading or art and craft, or they can tell the children about their work or a hobby. 

Parents are also encouraged to complete weekend sheets and email holiday or special event photos for the child to share at show and tell. The educators also understand the importance of culture to foster belonging, so parents are asked to share their culture and celebrations with the centre. Grandparents are welcome to attend events also, with a dedicated Grandparents Day each year.