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Gawler Community Child Care Centre & Preschool

Locality: Gawler East

Phone: +61 8 8522 2079

Address: 2 Finch Road 5118 Gawler East, SA, Australia

Website: http://gawlerchildcare.com.au

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25.01.2022 Diploma Qualified Educator - Vacancy Are you or someone you know looking to join a fabulous team in a Community Centre? Diploma Qualified Early Childhood Educator https://www.seek.com.au/Job/50249529/?cid=ios-share

24.01.2022 During this recent pandemic outbreak of Covid 19 all Toddler Room Educators have been focusing on the health and emotional well being of all children and their families. We have been intentionally teaching all health and hygiene practices throughout our room. This includes stringent hand washing routines and social distancing practices throughout the day. Educators have been washing all toys after use and sanitising all pens which have been used, by having 2 cups with clean a...nd dirty pens. We are minimising group times and meal times having smaller table top experiences with only 2 children per table for play and meals. Natural ventilation is ensured with windows and doors open and more outside play promoted. For children who sleep the beds are spaced further apart and children are sleeping in the head to toe positions. We thank you all for your cooperation during this pandemic and all educators will ensure our high standards are maintained as per usual. We do not own the rights to the music and are not affiliated with the wiggles in anyway.

23.01.2022 JUNE 2020 VACANCIES Hi families, welcome to our June 2020 casual vacancies that are open to our current enrolled families. As always please call the office to book your place on 08 8522 2079. Spots are limited, and are on a first in first served basis.

23.01.2022 ANZAC Day Here are a few pics of our children and their creations, showcasing our Anzac Remembrance experiences throughout the centre.

22.01.2022 Early Childhood Educators' Day 2020 From the management committee we would like to do a big shout out to all our wonderful educators in our centre. We are ve...ry lucky to have such warm and caring staff that go above and beyond for our children. A big thanks and that we couldn't do it without you! Share your words of thanks in the comments below, we'd like to hear what you love about our educators

22.01.2022 Casual Vacancies Here are Februarys casual vacancies, please call the centre on 08 8522 2079 to secure your booking, first in best dressed!

22.01.2022 COVID-19 UPDATE #3

21.01.2022 COVID UPDATE Please have a read over the latest communication attached. We appreciate everyone's help and support to keep our families & staff safe during this time. More info from SA Health can be found here: https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au//contact+tr/contact+tracing

20.01.2022 Are you keen to be on TV? Sam Mac the weatherman from Channel 7s Sunrise is looking to do a virtual tour of Gawler tomorrow morning between 5am and 8am. Residents and school children of Gawler can join in on a group Zoom meeting. ... Are you keen? Please email Sean Flynn, Producer of Sunrise weather on [email protected] to register your interest We cant wait to see Gawler represented on national TV

19.01.2022 A big shout out to our Educators for all that they have done and are doing for our children during COVID-19 to keep our children as safe as possible. You all rock!!! #COVID19 #childcare #weareallinthistogether

19.01.2022 Casual Vacancies Here are February's casual vacancies, please call the centre on 08 8522 2079 to secure your booking, first in best dressed!

19.01.2022 COVID-19 UPDATE Important information in the attached, we will also be emailing families. We thank you for your support in helping to keep our children, educators and our community safe.

19.01.2022 COVID-19 UPDATE #4 Barossa Update - Important

17.01.2022 Some indoor activities for the kids on this rainy day

17.01.2022 Our caterpillar family is growing in the kindy room with the arrival of 8 new caterpillars thanks to the generosity of Aidan and his family . Last week one of our previous caterpillars formed its cocoon and we look forward to watching the life cycles process with our new caterpillars. The children were very excited to watch them munch on the milk weed leaves this morning and we even had a couple of them crawling up and exploring the curriculum board!

17.01.2022 Shhhhh can I let you in on a little secret......? We are no ordinary management committee, we laugh , we cry , we share stories about our own kids (some may call this therapy!)....oh and we are also really passionate about the centre and have its best interest at heart . If you want to dip your toe in and see what all the fun is about, join us on Wednesday 26th Aug, well bring the wine and cheese , come along and see if it might be something that you would like to do more permanently to support our community. When I say permanently, its only one evening a month See you there!

17.01.2022 We're Excited To Open As Normal

16.01.2022 Happy Mothers Day Hope all the mums, step mums, carers, grandparents and special people in our childrens lives had a fabulous day filled with love and laughter, oh and some hand made with love goodies

16.01.2022 Casual Relief Cook Are you an experienced cook and looking for work that is really casual and can fit in around your committments? We have approx. one day a week (6 hours) + leave coverage for our cook available, you must have: - Working with children clearance - A good understanding of OH&S practices - Able to abide by Food Safety Practices ... Please send your application to to our Director via email [email protected] See more

15.01.2022 NOVEMBER 2020 VACANCIES Hi families, welcome to our November 2020 casual vacancies that are open to our current enrolled families. As always please call the office to book your place on 08 8522 2079. Spots are limited, and are on a first in first served basis.

14.01.2022 COVID-19 UPDATE #2

14.01.2022 Are you keen to be on TV? Sam Mac the weatherman from Channel 7's Sunrise is looking to do a virtual tour of Gawler tomorrow morning between 5am and 8am. Residents and school children of Gawler can join in on a group Zoom meeting. ... Are you keen? Please email Sean Flynn, Producer of Sunrise weather on [email protected] to register your interest We can't wait to see Gawler represented on national TV

13.01.2022 IMPORTANT COVID UPDATE

13.01.2022 Today is National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Childrens Day! Our centre is proud to celebrate this special day with the babies and children in our care. Stay tuned for photos of some of our activities! We are the Elders of tomorrow, hear our voice. aboriginalchildrensday.com.au ... #NATSIChildrensDay2020 #ChildrensDay2020 #EldersOfTomorrow #StrongInCulture

13.01.2022 AUGUST 2020 VACANCIES Hi families, welcome to our August 2020 casual vacancies that are open to our current enrolled families. As always please call the office to book your place on 08 8522 2079. Spots are limited, and are on a first in first served basis.

10.01.2022 After a few months of online meetings, the Management Committee are excited to be back together on site for our May meeting. Weve shared lots of laughs and great food tonight while working through the business of our wonderful centre whilst adhering to social distancing. We meet again on the last Wednesday night of June, and wed love to see some new faces. Please speak to Jeannine or Sharon, or message us on the page if youre interested in joining our amazing committee.

09.01.2022 JULY 2020 VACANCIES Hi families, welcome to our July 2020 casual vacancies that are open to our current enrolled families. As always please call the office to book your place on 08 8522 2079. Spots are limited, and are on a first in first served basis.

09.01.2022 Getting to know your educators... This week we have Teegahn from the nursery; What do you like to do in your spare time? Hanging out with family and playing netball for Willaston. What led you to working in childcare? I did a VET placement during school and really enjoyed it. How long have you worked at GECC?... Three years. Favourite part of the job? I love looking after and spending time with the children. What did you want to be when you grew up? A teacher. Last thing you watched on Netflix? Prison Break and The Big Bang Theory See more

09.01.2022 Just like the sign says, we believe connecting with nature is a very important part of childhood. Did you know we have our own bush tucker garden where the children pick herbs for use in the kitchen? We also have several fruit trees from which kids can pick their own healthy snacks

09.01.2022 I am learning how to wash my hands thoroughly with soap and water. We wash our backs, fronts, between fingers, under nails, and wrists with soapy for 20 seconds. I am learning this needs to be done before all meals, after nappy and toilet times, after blowing my nose , coughing into my arm, after touching my face and when I enter my childcare room. We do not own the rights to the music.

08.01.2022 Lest We Forget Some of the artwork our children did this week to commemorate our Anzacs

07.01.2022 We acknowledge and respect the Kaurna People, the Traditional Custodians whose ancestral lands we live and work upon and we pay our respects to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge and respect the deep spiritual connection and the relationship that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have to Country. We also pay our respects to the cultural authority of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their nations in South Australia, as well as those across Australia. #InThisTogether2020 #NRW2020 Artwork: Nikita Ridgeway (Reconciliation Australia poster) and Nungala Creative and SBS (Kaurna poster).

07.01.2022 Casual Vacancies Here are March's casual vacancies, please call the centre on 08 8522 2079 to secure your booking, first in best dressed!

07.01.2022 Kaurna Mural Have you seen our wonderful mural in the preschool? The mural represents the 3 rivers of Gawler. The black swan, red kangaroo and yabby are endemic to this area. Prior to pre-settlement Gawler was like an oasis with many species of plants including edible yams. The mural also represents Gawler as a meeting place, and shows the children who are still yet to come. We hope you like it, we think it is a beautiful and were so fortunate that Kristien Smith from the Kaurna region created this masterpiece for us

06.01.2022 PRESCHOOL THIS WEEK We cant wait to welcome the class of 2020 for Preschool. Starting from tomorrow our new Preschool teacher Melissa will commence with our new preschoolers, so spread the word and say hi to Melissa!

06.01.2022 Look what happened today

06.01.2022 OCTOBER 2020 VACANCIES Hi families, welcome to our October 2020 casual vacancies that are open to our current enrolled families. As always please call the office to book your place on 08 8522 2079. Spots are limited, and are on a first in first served basis.

05.01.2022 NATIONAL VOLUNTEERS WEEK And thats a wrap! As we close out the week, we were absolutely wrapped that the Chair of our (volunteer) Management Committee, Erin was recognised with a Certificate of Appreciation from Tony Piccolo MP and The Bunyip Newspaper. Erin leads the committee with not only passion and commitment to our families, educators and the care we offer our children, but does it all with a wicked sense of humour that makes for no ordinary meetings. Thank you Erin for all that you do, this certificate is absolutely well deserved #NationalVolunteersWeek #NVW2020

03.01.2022 Today is National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day! Our centre is proud to celebrate this special day with the babies and children in our care. Stay tuned for photos of some of our activities! We are the Elders of tomorrow, hear our voice. aboriginalchildrensday.com.au ... #NATSIChildrensDay2020 #ChildrensDay2020 #EldersOfTomorrow #StrongInCulture

02.01.2022 Look who’s headed for child care tomorrow!!! Hopefully not too far away before they turn from to

02.01.2022 NATIONAL VOLUNTEERS WEEK We thought it was time to showcase a few of our own volunteers that help make up our centres Management Committee. Our dedicated committee members volunteer their time, energy and love to help our centre be the best it can be, whilst supporting our Co Directors and Educators to continue to maintain the highest of care, making decisions that keep our children and families at the forefront. THANK YOU TO OUR MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE!!! #NationalVolunteerWeek #NVW2020

02.01.2022 MAY VACANCIES Hi families, welcome to our May 2020 casual vacancies, as always please call the office to book your place on 08 8522 2079. Spots are limited, and are on a first in first served basis.

01.01.2022 A message from our Directors I am so proud to be the Director of our centre who has the opportunity to work with children, families and staff who are so caring and supporting. We want to share some love and warmth at these stressful times and celebrate how awesome our families and staff team are: ... - We have families that are on the front line in health and education each day - we think you are wonderful - Families and Educators are checking in with each other regularly to show that we care - We particularly thank our families and educators who have adopted new procedures including delivering and collection of children in the foyer. - Our Management Committee are a dedicated bunch who meet regularly (now on-line) to strive for best outcomes for our centre - Families are utilising their vacancies to minimise spread of any health concerns - my thoughts are with those who are going through a very difficult time. Some of you have contacted me today to advise that you no longer have work. We are so sorry to hear this is your experience. I strongly encourage families to access the Additional Child Care Subsidy. This support is for families who have unexpected loss of employment. Please take the time to look at this (emailed to families today or at https://docs.education.gov.au/node/50756) as your child care fees can be covered for a period of up to 13 weeks. Your loss of employment is not your fault due to COVID-19 and this assistance is for you. Thank you everyone for your support, and stay safe. Jeannine & Sharon

01.01.2022 Casual Vacancies Here are Marchs casual vacancies, please call the centre on 08 8522 2079 to secure your booking, first in best dressed!