Duke Street Children's Centre

Some of the programs on offer at Nurture One include: 

• Incursions: special guests come into the centre to share experiences, such as librarians who may visit the centre for storytime with the children.
• 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.
• Music and movement 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. They also use herbs and veggies from their own garden in their cooking.
• Sustainability program: the educators teach the children about recycling, conserving water, growing food and looking after the planet.

The qualified educators at Nurture One believe that every child has a right to a quality education. They offer a consistent high quality of care to families, and celebrate children’s individuality and uniqueness.

The educators use play as a vehicle for learning, and offer an interest-based curriculum. The team is guided by the children’s personal tastes and preferences, as well as feedback from parents. The curriculum helps set them up for a lifetime love of learning, while getting them ready for life at school and beyond.

The qualified and nurturing staff understand that all children are different, and learn at their own pace. Parents can enjoy daily photographs and feedback on their children’s day, as special moments are sent through the free app.

All of the seasonal meals and snacks are provided for the children by the centre’s in-house cook. Eating as a group is used as a way to teach the children about the benefits of healthy eating, sharing and communicating with others.

There’s cereal and toast for breakfast; pasta, casseroles and noodles for lunch; fruit salad, pancakes, cheese and crackers, veggies with dip, and homemade muffins for snacks. 

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.