In addition to regular incursions and excursions, the children at Reggio Emilia Learning Centre participate in an enriching extracurricular program. This is known as the Reggio 5 and incorporates:

Reggio Art: the children explore different artistic styles and techniques to learn creative expression.

Reggio Fitness: through diverse activities, such as dancing, yoga, soccer and martial arts, the children develop their physical skills while developing healthy lifestyle habits.

Reggio Music: as one of the 100 languages, children learn self-expression through music as well as important social, emotional, language and motor skills.

Reggio Language: to support the children’s cognitive development, they participate in French language lessons.

Reggio Earth: the children learn about sustainability issues, concepts and practices so they can understand their impact on the environment and their role in protecting the earth.

Following the Reggio Emilia philosophy, the curriculum at Reggio Emilia Early Learning Centre is designed around projects. With a focus on fun and play, the children are engaged in the project based around their unique interests. 

The educators document the projects and share the children’s progress through portfolios that document the children’s individual learning journeys. 

The curriculum for the preschool program helps to equip the children with tools and skills they’ll need for their transition to big school. Taught by qualified teachers, the preschool curriculum provides the framework for the different learning activities the children participate in.

The educators at Reggio Emilia Early Learning Centre are committed to inspiring the children in their care and instilling a lifelong love of learning. Working collaboratively as a team and with the children, the educators provide a rich and nurturing environment where the children are free to explore and discover.

The educators participate in regular ongoing professional development. This learning is designed to enhance their skills and knowledge so they can fulfil their role as inspiring leaders for the children.

"Our daughter and our family love this centre. It’s everything every parent need for their child. Passionate and loving educators, clean and new classes and playgrounds, healthy and tasty food. Our daughter loves her educators and she has a strong bond with all of them.
Their activities and programs are next level. From sports, to safety education, music and French. It’s amazing. I can’t recommend this centre enough to everyone"

Miroslava Sulirova

"My child has thoroughly flourished at this centre. The educators have done amazing things and helped my little man develop into a very confident and talkative child. He loves his educators and is always excited to tells us all the fantastic things they have done that day.

We have been at the centre for a year now and even though we had a very rocky start with separation issues, now he goes happily running into the centre looking for his educators and friends and couldn't care if neither my wife or I are leaving.

Thank you Dee Why staff. We all love what you are doing and love seeing our little man evolve through your guidance."

Brandon Khoury

"An amazing centre with beautiful educators that are passionate, caring and love working with children. Love the philosophy and how the educational curriculum is created based on the children's interests, choices and ideas. Reggio Emilia Dee Why have great relationships with the community and families, and also have a fantastic school readiness program in place, that support & help children to be ready and prepared for Primary School.

I highly recommend this service to all families that are looking for care for their children. They are very nurturing and caring and all about working with families to create a smooth transition for their children."

Charmaine