Buggles Childcare Brookfield Place

Some of the programs on offer include: 

• Incursions: special guests come into the centre to share their knowledge with the children, such as librarians, emergency service workers, or animal experiences.
• Excursions: the children take outings to build their sense of community, to places such as local aged care facilities, local primary schools, parks and shops.
• Sports and fitness program: the centre uses the Happy Feet program which is designed to help develop fundamental skills, and to build confidence and capabilities. 
• Music and dance programs: designed to help develop fundamental skills, and to develop an understanding of music. 
• Cooking classes: the educators enjoy teaching the children how to prepare age appropriate meals and snacks, which encourages little ones to try new things and develop a love of healthy food.
• Sustainability program: the educators teach the children about recycling, conserving water, growing food and looking after the planet.

The educators at Buggles Early Learning and Kindy believe in the importance of early education, and have adopted a curriculum that draws inspiration from the Reggio Emilia Approach. This means that they see children as intelligent, curious and valuable individuals. They offer an educational program that is designed to provide children with an environment that delivers multi-sensory stimulation and learning opportunities. 

Expressive arts such as sculpture, dramatic play, shadow play, puppetry, dancing, music, painting, ceramics, construction and writing are just some of the ways in which the educators encourage children to learn, socialise and understand the world around them. 

The centre is committed to surrounding the children with natural and sustainable materials, within an environment that encourages curiosity, learning and respect. The Centre Manager surrounds themself with the most qualified and experienced staff to provide the best possible education and care for each child. The Centre Manager makes sure that every team member is friendly, welcoming, helpful and supportive; with the personality and compassion needed to give each child the consistent level of care they deserve.

Educators 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.

At Buggles Early Learning and Kindy Brookfield Place the educators are committed to providing children with a varied and nutritious meal plan, supported by education on the importance of a healthy diet. 

The centre ensures the children are meeting their daily dietary requirements. The menus are developed in accordance with the nutrition checklist by Start Right Eat Right. The children enjoy morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. All meals are prepared fresh daily in the kitchen by experienced kitchen staff and each meal is designed to include a variety of textures, colours and tastes. Dietary, cultural and medical needs are catered for at the centre.

Children who attend a full day at the centre will be offered at least 50 per cent of their recommended daily dietary intake.  Children are taught about the benefits of growing food by helping out with the centre’s own vegetable garden.