Butterflies Early Learning and Childcare

Thank you from the bottom of my heart! Thank you for the wonderful carers and educators who have given my child lots of love, care, guidance, development and learning opportunities. She made good friends and will miss all of you. 

Victoria, parent

I would just like to say a huge thank you to Winni and the nursery team (especially Jimena) for providing some more photo updates of Sophia throughout the day. I appreciate it so much and felt so happy seeing her enjoy her time at Butterflies. I really appreciate you taking the time to consider my feedback. Have a lovely Friday! 

Melita, parent

As you are celebrating Superhero week, we would like to say thank you for being our superhero during this difficult time. We appreciate your hard work and we are very grateful for all the care and love that you have towards Thomas. Thank you! 

Thomas, Tatiana & Caio, family

Thank you for caring for Gwen and teaching her so much. She is very lucky to be taught by such talented and nurturing educators. Thank you for also helping her to transition so smoothly into the toddler room! 

Pete and Jasmin

At Butterflies, we know that the most important factor in our contribution to your child’s happiness and education is the quality of our staff. We therefore go to great lengths to attract and retain the best people we can find.

We have a low staff turn-over rate and a great reputation within our local community and with previous and current families. Some of our staff have been working here for more than 10 years and have seen children from the same families grow into teenagers. It is a privilege to be part of their life and the bond that staff build with all families is simply amazing.

We have a team from diverse cultural backgrounds and most are bilingual. This has definitely added a bonus for our language program which is on display for new families on tour.

We only recruit highly qualified educators who are in general more qualified than National Regulations requirement. We support all of them with ongoing professional development. We have a harmonious work environment where the educators love to come to work every day.

The Butterflies Early Learning and Childcare team

Rose Yang is the managing director of Butterflies ELC in Artarmon NSW. She believes that each child is unique in their own way and should be treated with respect just like adults. She believes that as an early childhood educator, it is important to stand in each other’s shoes in order to understand the needs of others, no matter how young they are. 

I believe that the consistent collaboration between early childhood educators and families is vital. It is the most efficient way to achieve a common goal and to guide each child’s learning and development.

Rose Yang, Managing Director

Butterflies ELC child-centered play based learning to enhance each child’s development, learning and wellbeing. Educational programs are developed by the individual room educators and clearly outline the proposed teaching strategies and learning intentions.

The Butterflies ELC teaching and learning philosophy is guided by the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), with these guidelines remaining central in the planning of daily programs and activities.

Butterflies ELC’s educators use a holistic approach to help children continue developing in all areas, including - physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and language.

Butterflies hosts monthly events for children and families as they believe this will help the educators build closer relationships with children, families and the wider community. These events include Harmony Week, Preschool Graduation, Christmas Concert, Multicultural Day, Fire Fighter Day, Grandparents Day, etc.

Early childhood program

Butterflies ELC follows the EYLF (Early Years Learning Framework) program to guide teaching intentions and practices. Butterflies ELC also incorporates the NSW Curriculum Framework to direct educators and ensure they are offering learning experiences in every part of the day.

Butterflies ELC believes that a good relationship between educators and children is integral to their learning experience as it builds trust, and helps the educators to have a better understanding of a child’s motivations, interests and ideas. Educators provide families with evidence-based education summaries every three months as children work towards their learning and developmental goals and celebrate milestones and achievements.

Transition to school program

Butterflies ELC Transition to School Program has been designed to ensure that children are ready for school in social, physical, and intellectual respects.

At the beginning of the year, Butterflies ELC organises a Transition to School conference with local primary school teachers to give parents insight into what children need to get ready for ‘big’ school.

Butterflies ELC arranges one-on-one meetings with parents to keep them up to date on their child’s progress and set learning goals, all with the intention of preparing children for a successful school transitioning process. 

Every day: Mandarin language program 

Currently, Butterflies ELC offers a Mandarin program as an extracurricular language program. This is delivered through every day routines and group experiences. Educators naturally integrate Mandarin language into activities throughout the day.

Toddlers

GrowFit Mini All Stars 

There are four concepts that define all types of physical learning through the GrowFit program: body, effort, space, and relationship with an object. Children learn in a positive environment and learn that mistakes are all a part of the process. Once competence is achieved, skills can be more refined and developed. 

Preschool

GrowFit All Stars 

Each session incorporates a wide range of specialised games, songs and tailored fitness exercises using sporting equipment especially designed for preschool kids.

Breathe 

Breathe is a new program by GrowFit designed to encourage children to slow down…and…breathe. This program incorporates postures, stretching, mindfulness, and calming techniques. The program is designed to increase strength, improve balance, enhance flexibility, promote health, enhance sleep, and boost confidence.

Butterflies ELC provides all children, including babies, five meals a day; breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, and a late snack.

Butterflies uses the specialist catering company Kids Gourmet Food, who deliver fresh, homestyle food everyday with a rotating fortnightly menu so that children may try food from different cuisines. They also have seasonal menus that rotate every six weeks again, so that all the produce is of the best quality. 

The healthy and balanced meals include a variety of:

• Fresh vegetables and legumes
• Seasonal fruit 
• Wholegrains and seeds
• Lean fresh meat and fish 
• Dairy options