Bluebird Early Education Waterford West

We are committed to achieving excellence in every area of our service. We believe deeply in the power of learning as the ignition switch to building a culture that lives and breathes this mission. Learning transforms not only the individual but also those around, igniting a spirit of change. A partnership between what we once knew and what we now know begins to influence the way we move forward. It is said that “learning is a consequence of thinking” and as such we cultivate a rich climate of reflective practice and forward thinking.

By creating a diverse environment for children, families and community we strengthen the spirit of dialogue and collaboration. Learning is a cycle of inquiry that is driven by a curiosity and desire. It involves questioning, investigating, researching, evaluating and building on what we already know or do. Learning takes time, patience, persistence and willingness. We strive to inspire the positive foundations and mindset of a life-long learner within every child.

We endeavour to empower our children, our families, our teams and our community in ways that motivate and inspire excellence in early childhood education and care.

- Bluebird Early Education Waterford Team

• Forest School: the weekly Forest School program gives children an opportunity to explore a local national park or bushland area. In the ‘natural classroom’ they develop a connection with nature and learn skills such as resilience, leadership, independence and problem solving.
• Kindergarten Program: led by university-qualified early childhood teachers, the Kinder children learn the academic fundamentals in a play-based format. The program is tailored for each child to set them up for success at school and beyond.
• Yarning Circles: regular yarning circles help to encourage responsible, respectful and honest communication. All children and educators have the opportunity to both talk and listen to create an environment where the children’s voices are respected and heard.
• Kinder Leadership Program: the older Kinder children have the opportunity to take on a leadership role within the centre as Buddies for the younger children. They learn respect and responsibility and take pride in role modelling positive behaviour and a caring culture.
• Other programs: in addition to this, the children at Bluebird Early Education Waterford participate in a range of other activities. This includes cooking classes, caring for the centre pets, regular incursions and excursions and a sustainability program.

The centre has a range of spacious studios that have been created to provide an holistic educational environment that caters to the developmental needs of each stage. These purpose-built studios are designed to stimulate creativity and align to the Early Learning Years Framework.

Working hand-in-hand with the curriculum, the indoor and outdoor spaces inspire curiosity and natural inquiry. With permanent learning areas, interactive technology and specialised discovery zones, there is an educational experience around every corner. 

The curriculum includes dedicated teaching times for uninterrupted, play-based learning. 

At Bluebird Early Education Waterford, the educators understand that good nutrition and a positive relationship with food is vital. The educators work within the framework provided by Nutrition Australia to ensure the menus are perfectly suited to the children’s needs, and offer a progressive meal time to allow children to eat when they are ready.

The centre chef prepares all meals and snacks on site using fresh and locally sourced ingredients, and the children take part in cooking demonstrations to learn about where their food comes from. Educators offer a home-like environment where children are encouraged to play an active role in the meal. This includes helping to set the table, serve themselves and others, and assist with cleaning up afterwards.  The parents can enjoy a coffee on arrival in the mornings, along with a freshly baked treat from the centre chef.