Glide Family Day Care is
committed to providing a
unique quality care
service that meets the needs of the community,
families and children in a home-based environment.
We believe in cherishing the relationships children
have with their family.  We see the family as the most
important connection a child has and support them in
their individual desires for their child’s care,
development and learning.  We encourage and invite
all families to become involved in their child’s
curriculum on a regular basis.
Glides philosophy guides interactions with children,
families and others.
We recognise that:
 children learn and grow through play
 children learn through their interactions,
relationships and experiences with others and
the environment.
 children have a right to feel safe, secure,
supported and to be acknowledged for their
individuality and agency.
 children have a right of choice, freedom of
belief and are capable and confident learners.
 it is essential to support and nurture the
whole child focusing on their identity,
connection with community, wellbeing,
confidence as learners and effectiveness as
communicators. 
 a risk based approach will effectively manage
the health, safety and the wellbeing of
children in our care. We understand our roles
and responsibilities towards protecting all
children from harm.
 the environment is the third teacher.
 providing a safe, secure, supportive, and a
thoughtfully set out environment allows
children to extend their own learning,

supports their agency and takes their play in
the direction of their choice which can only
lead to better outcomes
 the program needs to promote environmental
awareness to actively engage children and
support children to be environmentally aware
and responsible and to recognise that they
are able to contribute to a sustainable future.
 parent partnerships and reciprocal
relationships with families are fundamental
for the developing child and delivering the
best educational outcomes
 inclusion of all children and families promotes
opportunities for children to be aware and
learn about the world in which they live
bringing a richness of diversity and difference
within the service
 being active participants and sponsors in the
local community supports an awareness of
the community and the family wellbeing
benefits, of belonging to the community.