6 wks to 15 mths
15 mths to 2 yrs
2 yrs to 3 yrs
3 yrs to 4 yrs
4 yrs to 5 yrs
5 yrs to 12 yrs
3 yrs to 5 yrs
5 yrs to 12 yrs
5 yrs to 12 yrs
5 yrs to 12 yrs
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We were very nervous to move our little one from one day care to another due to moving areas, however the transition between the two schools has been made so easy by the welcoming and friendly staff. My son settled in from the first day and gets excited each day when I ask him if he wants to go to his new school. This is a true reflection of the great staff at Avenues. I would highly recommend this day care!
Kate, parent
Thank you for the amazing service and care that you have brought to our family over the last 2 years. We could not recommend the Centre more.
Bre, parent
The centre and staff have been amazing, and I feel blessed to have had both my children attend.
Loretta, parent
Thank you for providing such a wonderful experience for our children. Much more than a day care centre.
Raelene, parent
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Avenues Early Learning Centre Norman Park’s programs are prepared with a strong emphasis on the fundamentals such as language, literacy and math as well as the creative arts (art, music, and dance), development of life skills, problem solving and investigation. The weekly programs are influenced by the Early Years Learning Framework with a strong emphasis on the Reggio Emilia approach. Each Program is prepared by a qualified Early Childhood Educator, and each child’s individual needs and interests are considered whilst preparing the room’s program. The programs and experiences provided are appropriate to the child’s age and stage of development. Children are offered a range of learning experiences both indoors and outdoors.
Children need to use all their senses if they are to experience, discover and learn about their world. The centre’s programs take into consideration the multi-cultural backgrounds of the communities they are located in. Educators aim to break down and challenge traditional stereotypes, respect similarities and differences whilst promoting an atmosphere of inclusiveness. The educators are respectful of individual differences, interests, styles and rates of learning. They encourage children’s independence and aim to increase their awareness of the community and people around them.
The team at Avenues Early Learning Centre Norman Park consider themselves much more than just child care. They are a place for children to grow, learn, make friends, explore the world and become school ready. The children are exposed to a vast array of programs and inclusions as part of the daily fee.
The curriculum is the centre’s unique educational framework and the basis for essential early years learning and development. It includes core practices and programs that children are immersed in daily, through a balance of structured and unstructured play-based learning. It is guided by the Australian Early Years Learning Framework. Spanning nursery, toddler, preschool and school readiness ages. The 5 key areas of the curriculum are: Literacy and Numeracy, Exploration, Creativity, Sustainability and Togetherness.
Level 1:
Joeys room: 6 weeks to 15 months
Wombat room: 15 months to 2 years
On the nursery level, qualified educators deliver a curriculum specifically tailored to the needs of infants aged 6 weeks to 2 years. The curriculum is based on showing trust in babies as capable learners and respect for infants as unique individuals. Qualified educators help to build secure and reciprocal relationships, providing space for babies to explore, learn and develop. As well as lots of unstructured indoor and outdoor play, the children take part in programs such as music, physical activity and projects that meet the children’s interests.
Level 2:
Platypus room: 2 years to 3 years
Possum room: 2 years to 3 years
Kangaroos room: 2.5 years to 3.5 years
Lorikeets room: 2 years to 3 years
Cockatoos room: 2.5 years to 3.5 years
Crocodiles room: 3 years to 4 years
In these rooms the educators deliver a curriculum specifically for this group. It has been designed to encourage younger children to explore, solve problems, create, construct, and interact with peers. It’s a holistic curriculum that immerses education and development experiences into daily practice. The qualified educators, along with the education, allied health and wellbeing specialists work together to ensure that each child is meeting all the right milestones. As well as lots of unstructured indoor and outdoor play, the children take part in daily programs such as music programs, Mandarin language, and art lessons for children over 3 years.
Level 3:
Kindergarten: for children who turn 4 by 30th June.
In Kindergarten the teachers and educators create quality experiences that place each child in the best position to begin school. Skills such as reading, writing, numeracy and technology are all introduced through the curriculum specifically designed for the 4– 6-year-old age group. The children’s independence and resilience is developed through small group activities and lots of outdoor play, which will help them enjoy a smooth transition to school. The qualified teachers and educators, along with the education, allied health and wellbeing specialists work together to ensure that each child is meeting all the right milestones. As well as lots of unstructured play, the children take part in programs such as music, Mandarin, and art.
The educators at Avenues Early Learning Centre Norman Park ensure that children feel safe, supported and challenged to learn new things and participate in new experiences. The educators seek to make sure that the environment is inviting, natural, stimulating and engaging, and that it reflects the children’s personalities and interests.
Technology plays a role in the children’s learning, with interactive whiteboards and computers to access various educational programs. Parents can access photos and updates about their child’s day through the centre’s free app.
Educators strive to create a calm, comfortable environment where each child feels safe. The highly trained team of educators are hand-picked to support the children and their learning. The centre is well resourced and each area is specifically designed with young learners in mind.
Educators value their centre’s connection to the local community. Links with the local schools gives the children a sense of belonging in their area. Educators want to give children the best possible start on their next steps at school, which is why they focus on the children's social development, confidence and independence at a young age.
Our philosophy is to provide a high-quality child care service for the benefit of the children and families who attend, and is a dedicated facility to the community. Our aim is to provide a professional, personalised, friendly service, in a modern, first class centre, designed specifically to enhance children’s learning and development.
The Avenues Early Learning Centre Norman Park Team
The in-house chef at Avenues Early Learning Centre Norman Park provides freshly made morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, and a late snack for the children. All of the centre’s menus were designed by a dietitian and everything is created with the children’s health and nutrition in mind.
The children enjoy hot lunches such as spaghetti bolognese, roast chicken with veggies, and cheesy napolitana pasta bake. The centre also offers free take home meals for parents, to help with those busy nights.
The centre offers a health program which supports each child’s physical health and emotional wellbeing. Children are supported with allied health professionals in areas such as Nutrition, Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy & Vision.
Morning
Alexandra is ten months old and loves going on excursions in the pram with her nursery friends. Today they’re heading to the local park to see what birds they can spot in the trees.
Lunch
Alexandra is playing with some soft blocks on the mat before she heads off for a nap in the sleeping area. Her educator reads her some books before preparing her for a rest.
Afternoon
Alexandra loves music, and today the educators have set out lots of small musical instruments for the children to explore.
Morning
Emmett is two and a half and loves playing outside. Today the children enjoy some fun soccer games, kicking balls to each other and trying to score a goal.
Lunch
Emmett is looking forward to today’s incursion, as they have a visitor from the library coming in for storytime.
Afternoon
Emmett and his friends love playing with puzzles, and his educator is on hand to help him out if he gets stuck.
Morning
Maddy is four and a half years old and loves going on excursions with her friends and educators. Today they are heading to the supermarket to buy some special ingredients for a cooking demonstration later.
Lunchtime
Maddy is off to school next year and can’t wait for today’s visit from the local school. A teacher is going to talk to them about what a typical day at school is like, and what they’ll need to pack in their bag.
Afternoon
Maddy is having some fun in the sandpit. Her educator has set out some cooking equipment, so Maddy pretends to bake some cupcakes with her friends, decorating them with leaves and twigs.
Care for children under school age, on premises especially built or adapted for early childhood education and care services. Private operators, local councils, community organisations, employers and non-profit organisations may run long day care centres.
Occasional, Casual or Flexible CareOccasional, Flexible or Casual Care Services provide short periods of care for children under school age. Families can access Occasional, Flexible or Casual Care on either a regular or casual basis a variety of reasons including, shift or part-time work, respite care, crisis and emergency care, shopping or attending appointments.
Pre-school / Kindergarten / PrepPre-school is a planned educational program for children in the years before a child commences school. Children are usually aged between 3 and 5 years of age. Pre-school may take place in a range of settings including a purpose built building, in a community setting, a school, as part of a long day care centre or a mobile or visiting service.
In January 2012 the National Quality Framework (NQF) came into effect across Australia.
The purpose of the NQF is to improve and standardise the quality of child care through a
range of measures including better staff to child ratios, higher staff qualifications
and an assessment and rating system designed to promote continuous improvement.
Under the NQF child care services are assessed and rated against the National Quality Standards (NQS).
The NQS measures the quality of early childhood education and care in Australia. It will cover
most long day care, family day care, preschool/kindergarten and outside school hours care services.
Under these standards child care services will be assessed and rated against the
seven quality areas, 18 standards and 58 elements that make up the NQS.