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Maitland Kids Preschool and Early Learning Centre

Locality: Maitland, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 4915 8662

Address: 353-357 High Street 2320 Maitland, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.MaitlandKids.com.au

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25.01.2022 Over the past two weeks the Joeys have been using their senses to explore lots of messy, creative play. We began the fortnight with our planned activities of finger painting and play dough. As the fortnight progressed we extended on our children’s interests during these activities and extended on their learning in some interesting and exciting ways. Using a variety of different media we have investigated: *texture *smell *sound *volume *science *STEM skills Sensory play ...provides our children with opportunities to express themselves creatively and build their self confidence.These activities also strengthen motor skills, hand eye coordination, language and problem solving skills. These experiences can be linked to Gardner’s theories. He saw the arts and creativity as playing major roles in children’s learning, Children are able to explore many cognitive concepts through their play and creative explorations.

24.01.2022 It’s that time of the year again.... From the team at Maitland Kids we wish you all a merry Christmas and a safe and happy new year! We are closed from the 23rd December and reopen on the 6th of January. ... We can’t wait to see all our beautiful children, old and new and look forward to a fantastic new year

24.01.2022 We have free craft activities set up all week at Maitland Riverside Plaza. Come visit us and enter our colouring in competition to be in the draw to win 1 of 2 balance bikes. We hope to see you there!

24.01.2022 UPDATE: Maitland Kids is Open! We just wanted to quickly update everyone given the announcements made this evening by the Government. We have been instructed to remain open at this stage. Should this change we will let you know.... We will continue to implement our hightened hygiene practices (additional cleaning and sanitising, increased hand washing) and ask that families continue to sanitize their hands and help their children also with their hands upon arrival and departure each day. Thank you to those families who have kept their children at home if they are unwell. Our staff are also taking the same measures and are staying home if they are unwell. Finally, we just want to thank our wonderful families for entrusting us with the care of your children during these unpredictable times. We’ll see you tomorrow! The Maitland Kids team

22.01.2022 Ambulance Visit! Here at Maitland Kids, we strongly believe in creating partnerships with families and the local community. To extend the children's interest of emergency vehicles in the Joeys room (2-3), we organised a visit from our local ambulance service. Our children were so excited to see the ambulance, look at the flashing lights and hear the loud siren. The children even got to explore the inside of the ambulance and had a turn of going up and down on the stretcher be...d! Our wonderful educators at Maitland Kids implement a range of teaching techniques and methods within the educational program to ensure all children's interests, strengths and abilities are valued and implemented in our programming cycle.

22.01.2022 WE ARE LOOKING FOR FOUNDATIONAL TEAM MEMBERS FOR OUR BRAND-NEW CENTRE! We know that exceptional education and care comes from exceptional educators. We are looking to build our opening team with educators who are friendly, knowledgeable and qualified. Our educators must love working with children and have a genuine desire to develop meaningful relationships with children and families whilst also committing to assist us in delivering outstanding service delivery and enriching... programs. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today via our website: http://www.maitlandpreschool.com.au/career-applications

21.01.2022 We hope you enjoy this special easter story read by our bright and cheerful Rochelle along with some easter craft ideas for home. We hope you enjoy "The Great Aussie Easter Egg Hunt" written by Colin Buchanan

21.01.2022 What a wonderful day it is today! Here at Maitland Kids we are celebrating Early Childhood Educators day. We are so proud of our wonderful team. They go above and beyond everyday to educate and care while providing a safe and secure place for your precious child. If you see you see any of our educators in the playground today please remember to thank them for the wonderful job they are doing. ... We are so thankful for each and everyone one of you.

21.01.2022 Thinking of enrolling your child in an Early Learning Centre or Preschool for the new year of 2020? Come on by and take a look through our wonderful service full of educational resources, meet our friendly, dedicated educators, and explore our unique environment. Phone: 4915 8662... email: [email protected] Or just come by for more Information. Did you know here at Maitland Kids you will find.... * full Preschool program implemented by our experienced early childhood teachers * 5 wonderfully resourced, age appropriate rooms * 3 beautiful outdoor play spaces * Small gardens, supported by the educators and children * Dedicated, friendly and experienced management and educational team * an on-site passionate cook who creates fresh, delicious, nutritious meals throughout the day. * all bedding, nappies, wipes and food are supplied * Easy access to service with a car park * Flexible session times where applicable * Community involvement * Networking with other centres * Family owned and run * Smaller room groupings (less children per room) supporting children's holistic development encouraging physical, emotional, mind and spiritual growth. * Private online documentation service Book your tour today!!!

20.01.2022 WE ARE OPEN - BOOK A TOUR TODAY! Have you been wondering where Maitland Kids Preschool and Early Learning Centre is? We are loving our home right in the heart of Maitland. ... Have you spotted our signs on High Street? The best way to find us is at 2 Ken Tubman Drive We are open Monday-Friday 6:30AM-6PM Come in and meet our friendly team. Call us on (02) 4915 8662 to book a tour today!

20.01.2022 WE HAVE BEEN ACCEPTED INTO THE SUNSMART PROGRAM! Did you know that all early childhood education and care services are required to have a sun safety policy? Our sun safety policy has just been successfully reviewed and meets the Cancer Council's strict guidelines! Our centre has two beautiful playgrounds designed to make sun safety for all of our children and educators a breeze!... For more information about the SunSmart program and keeping your family sun safe visit www.sunsmart.com.au For more information about us visit www.maitlandpreschool.com.au

20.01.2022 DO YOU LOVE TO COOK? We are looking for a dedicated and passionate casual/relief cook to join our team! You will be required to hold:... - Current working with children check (NSW) - Relevant food handling certificate You must also have: - A commitment to demonstrate appropriate Workplace, Health and Safety standards - A positive outlook and friendly persona - An understanding of allergies in food preparation Ideal but not necessary: - Prior experience cooking in an early childhood setting If this sounds like you, please send through your current resume to: Michelle [email protected]

20.01.2022 The greater the storm, the brighter the rainbow You may have noticed beautiful rainbow artworks sweeping the nation to spread some joy during these testing times of COVID-19. Maitland kids joined in on the fun and decided to create a beautiful happy piece of Chalk art at the entrance of our service. ... Our hope is to spread a little joy and happiness and let all our families and community know we care! Even from a distance

19.01.2022 We are loving our Dinosaur exploration mat at the moment, it has different textures and materials to explore, create and imagine with. Come in and check out our interactive displays Monday-Friday 630am-6pm. Book a tour today (02) 4915 8662

18.01.2022 GOOD NEWS - WE ARE OPENING VERY SOON! We have recently had our sand delivered and playgrounds completed! It's going to be a ton of fun. Actually, TWO TONNES of fun if we are being precise - that is a lot of sand and a whole lot of fun! Book your tour today:... Online- www.MaitlandKids.com.au By Phone- 4915 8662 Or pop in during our office hours 9am-4pm Monday to Friday. We can't wait to meet you and your child(ren) to learn more about your families needs and show you what we have to offer. OFFICAL OPEN DATE COMING SOON

18.01.2022 This week our service was featured in the Maitland Mercury! You can check out the online article by clicking this link:

17.01.2022 Our educators work so hard each and every day, we look forward to spoiling them tomorrow!

17.01.2022 With Mother’s Day quickly approaching, we want to celebrate the love and appreciation we have for all our beautiful mums. The children here at maitland kids have been very busy creating special gifts over the week. Here’s a sneak peek #mothersday #maitlandkids #daycare #playlearngrow

17.01.2022 Harmony Day What perfect timing with so much going on in the world for us to unite together and celebrate as one! We celebrate Harmony Day to promote diversity and acceptance of other cultures.... It is about community participation, inclusiveness, celebrating diversity, respect and belonging. Wear Orange next week! Orange is the colour chosen to represent Harmony Week. Traditionally, orange signifies social communication and meaningful conversations. It also relates to the freedom of ideas and encouragement of mutual respect.

17.01.2022 As our wonderful centre grows, so does our need for wonderful educators! We are currently seeking to extend our wonderful team with an inspiring, dedicated and experienced Diploma qualified educator. Key tasks include:... Develop and implement learning programs based on your knowledge of each child, their interests and goals using the Early Years Learning Framework working alongside and inspiring co-educators Ensuring families, children and other educators have a sense of belonging Assess learning and effectively plan and reflect Nurture and provide a safe, secure and stimulating environment for children Maintain a range of records as required under the National Quality Framework Maintain a high level of cleanliness Working in a team environment Skills and experience Diploma of Early Childhood Education qualification Previous experience working in an early education and care service under the National Quality Framework Demonstrated ability to complete the planning cycle to support children to achieve positive learning outcomes Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Outstanding phone manner and customer service when talking with families Positive attitude with a focus on teamwork Professional presentation Highly organised Current First Aide Certificate (including asthma and anaphylaxis training) or willing to obtain Current Working with Children’s Check or willing to obtain Job benefits Working with a friendly, dedicated and passionate team. support and ongoing training staff discount networking with other centres working in a well-resourced centre. Is this you??? If you believe you are perfect for this role and have a clear vision and set of values. We would love to hear from you! Please email through or drop off in person your resume including cover letter and 2 references to: [email protected] *Please note only successful applicants will be contacted

15.01.2022 Maitland Kids is looking for a passionate cook for our service. No previous experience required, except a love for serving children healthy and delicious meals. 3 days of work currently required T-TH, we will also need Mondays and Fridays in the near future. 6 hours per day. Please email your resume to [email protected]

15.01.2022 Hello 2020!! The holiday break is over, and the team at Maitland Kids are so excited and ready to jump back into a new year full of fun, play, learning and discovery! We can’t wait to welcome back all those little friendly faces and look forward to meeting all the new Children starting the new year with us. ... Looking for that perfect place to enrol your child for 2020? Look no further! Book a tour today and take a look throughout our wonderful centre, Meet our team of passionate, kind, dedicated educators, Explore the environment and all the quality resources we have on offer. Phone: 49158662 We can’t wait to meet you!

14.01.2022 SANTA HAS BEEN TO VISIT! Whilst all of our wonderful children are at home sleeping, Santa decided to make an early stop in at Maitland Kids. He has left some goodies with each educator for them to place in the children’s school bags. There is one for everyone, how exciting. Thanks Santa.

14.01.2022 GREAT NEWS FOR MAITLAND PARENTS! We are very excited to announce the arrival of our up and coming child care service; Maitland Preschool and Early Learning Centre. Over the next few weeks you will see 353-357 High Street transformed into a beautifully bespoke Early Childhood Education and Care Service. We will be catering for children 6 weeks to 6 years old. Entrance via our carpark on Ken Tubman Drive. (Proposed open date in May 2019). ... We are unique in that we are a private family owned and operated service with a friendly feel and family values. We have over 40 years of expertise in the sector and are looking forward to opening our doors to show you what we have to offer we think you might be quite surprised to see what's inside! Our centre is currently in it's building phase. We have not yet been approved for licencing by the Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) and are therefore classified as a "proposed service". Like/Follow us to find out more as our build progresses and exciting updates or visit www.MaitlandPreschool.com.au.

14.01.2022 We love to get photos of each child's first day, so we thought why not do the same for our team?! This is a photo of our team on our very first day open! Left to right: Rochelle, Erin, Laurence, Katie, Tiah, Amelia, Hollie and Michelle.... Not pictured: Tanya and Angela as well as our wonderful service cook Brenda

13.01.2022 Maitland Kids Preschool and Early Learning Centre is looking for an experienced and passionate Diploma trained educator to join our team. We are a family run service that prides itself on positive teamwork and quality education and care with a fantastic amount of teaching resources. The role is for full time employment, 5 days (M-F), with varied shifts, ranging between our operating hours of 6:30am 6pm. Please send your resume and any questions to [email protected]

13.01.2022 Every child will have their own way of seeing the world, different processes of learning and their own preferred learning styles. At Maitland Kids PELC we want our children to bring their own ‘being’ to their learning. We believe encouraging active involvement and tactile learning allows them to develop understanding of themselves and their world through active, hands on investigation. (Early Years Learning Framework) ... Our Joeys loved their sensory experience with Chia seeds. We enjoyed exploring the texture, temperature, colour and consistency. Take a look!

12.01.2022 https://www.instagram.com/p/CAeqIWUg5Qf/

12.01.2022 WE ARE NOW OPEN FOR TOURS - BOOK A TOUR TODAY! Hooray! We are now ready to invite children and children-at-heart into our brand new beautifully renovated centre. We just CAN'T WAIT to welcome you inside to show and tell you what we have to offer your family! Book a tour today by visiting our website www.MaitlandKids.com.au or call us on 4915 8662 during our office hours (currently 9am-4pm, Mon-Fri).... Entry and parking via 2 Ken Tubman Drive. Can't wait to meet you!

12.01.2022 Struggling to talk to your kids about Covid-19? Have a read of this tool and see if it would be helpful for your family.

11.01.2022 Beetles and Bugs, oh my! Recently our Joey children have been keen investigators when exploring the world around them. During our children’s investigations they have discovered a variety of different insects in our garden. Each day we have been extending on our children’s interest in insects by; setting up an insect interest table in our room, going on bug hunts to see what insects are visiting, reading stories on insects and including insects into our creative art experience...s. Through these experiences we have been supporting our children to explore relationships with other living and non-living things and observe, notice and respond to change. We have loved seeing our children explore, infer, predict and hypothesise in order to develop an increased understanding of the interdependence between land, people, plants and animals, through their interest in insects. This is reflective of EYLF learning outcome 2 See more

11.01.2022 Take a look at what we have been up to in our Preschool room.. We have been very busy getting creative and building our Belonging Tree. "By understanding the unique sense of belonging that each child experiences within their cultural community, educators can create an educational environment that offers a similar sense of belonging. Cultural competence builds on the abilities that individual children bring with them and provides support where its needed to enable all children to achieve their educational potential" Angela (Our Preschool teacher)

11.01.2022 ....AND WE HAVE OUR WINNERS!! A big congratulations to Bella and Mason who have won our Kmart colouring in competition, drawn this afternoon by two of our approved providers at random selection. We hope you share lots of smiles, and have so much fun enjoying your new bikes!... We will be in touch to arrange collection.

11.01.2022 Maitland Kids is looking for a passionate person to join our team as our new trainee, no previous experience required. Learn on the job skills, whilst working 5 days a week (M-F) / 7.5 hour days. After the 1 year traineeship you will have gained a cert III in Childcare Services. Please e-mail your resume to [email protected]

11.01.2022 Take a look at what our Possum room have been involved in over the month of January (1-2 years) During the month of January the Possum room has been celebrating Australia Day by cooking Anzac Biscuits and painting the Australian flag, blue and red. We have been discussing the meaning behind Australia Day and what we love about Australia. This has sparked interests in the children's cultural backgrounds and where people come from around the world. Children’s contentedness and ...different ways of belonging with people, country and communities helps them to learn ways of being which reflect the values, traditions and practices of their families and communities. Over time this learning transforms the ways they interact with others. We have been learning about our 5 senses and exploring our tactile ( touch) senses through finger painting, Hard and soft sensory bags and warm and cold textures. Moving on to our olfactory (smell) senses we have been exploring flavoured tea infused play dough. Moving on to gustatory (taste) senses we will be exploring different fruits ranging from sweet to sour. Children use processes such as exploration, collaboration and problem solving across all aspects of curriculum. Developing dispositions such as curiosity, persistence and creativity enables children to participate in and gain from learning. Effective learners are also able to transfer and adapt what they have learned from one context to another and to locate and use resources for learning. See more

10.01.2022 Looking for a fun, safe and easy activity to do at home with your children today? Enjoy this wonderful video with a great idea from Rochelle.

09.01.2022 Early Childhood Educator (Cert III) A fantastic opportunity has became available for a full-time Early Childhood certificate III Educator to join our team at Maitland Kids Preschool and Early Learning Centre The Role: The role is to work as part of a team to create a warm and inclusive environment for children, and provide quality education and care services for children and families.... The role will entail: * Assisting with the implementation of programs and experiences to meet the needs of individual children * Contributing to the completion of documentation of children's skills and interests that includes a clear cycle of reflective practice * Ensuring the physical environment is well maintained * Engaging in professional communication with families and caregivers About you: We are looking to appoint an Early Childhood Assistant who is dedicated, confident and has an understanding of primary care giving and respectful practice with children. Essential requirements for this position are: * Completed Certificate III in Education and Care qualification * Current approved first aid certificate * Completed child protection course * Current approved anaphylaxis and asthma management certificates * Working with Children Check * The ability to understand and implement EYLF & NQS requirements If you can demonstrate that you can meet the above criteria we look forward to hearing from you. Please forward a current resume & references to the centre director Katie at [email protected] Please note only those selected for an interview will be notified

09.01.2022 Here at Maitland Kids we cater for children 6 weeks to 6 years. Here is a sneak peak into our Kookaburras room (Preschool room). Book a tour today to visit all of our rooms and meet our friendly educators. Call us on (02) 4915 8662 or come anytime between 630am-6pm Monday to Friday.

08.01.2022 Enjoy this colour mixing experiment with our wonderful educator Hollie!!

08.01.2022 #COVID19: POKOLBIN WINERY Following confirmation of a case, NSW Health is asking that as a precaution, anyone who visited Oakvale Winery in #Pokolbin, between ...March 4-13 should be alert for fever or respiratory symptoms for 14 days after their visit and practice social distancing. If they develop any of these symptoms, they should contact their GP, but call ahead first, or call Healthdirect on 1800 022 222 should they become unwell. There is no ongoing risk for visitors to Oakvale Wines. Symptoms of COVID-19 include fever, cough, runny nose or shortness of breath. More: https://bit.ly/2vnDo6f

07.01.2022 As Anzac Day is approaching, the children at maitland kids have been celebrating this week through various learning experiences and conversations #maitlandkids #anzacday #childcare #learningexperiences #createplaylearn

07.01.2022 DO YOU LOVE TO COOK? We are looking for a dedicated and passionate permanent part time (Monday-Friday) cook to join our team! You will be required to hold:... - Current working with children check (NSW) You must also have: - A commitment to demonstrate appropriate Workplace, Health and Safety standards - A positive outlook and friendly persona - An understanding of allergies in food preparation - Able to menu plan using Munch and Move Ideal but not necessary: - Prior experience cooking in an early childhood setting If this sounds like you, please send through your current resume to: Katie or Michelle at [email protected]

07.01.2022 Our science area has been a focus with our preschool room in the last few weeks. Our open ended discovery spaces have allowed the preschool children to further explore their love of natural science. This was extended this week to the outdoor play with water. Our children at Maitland kids are experimenting with pouring water and measuring the depths of tubes, buckets and using funnels as a delivery for the water. We are conscious as a service of our farmers and local community in drought so all water is used at the end of the day to water our plants and herb garden. The children have also discussed drought conditions and understand the concept. Come in for a tour 630-6pm Monday-Friday and check out our opened ended discovery spaces!

07.01.2022 EXCITING NEWS! WE ARE OPEN!!! We received our Service Licence this morning! We officially open our doors this Monday (8th of July 2019). We are enrolling now and taking tours daily. Come on in and meet our knowledgeable and friendly team! ... www.MaitlandKids.com.au

07.01.2022 ANOTHER CHILD CARE OPTION IS COMING TO MAITLAND! We will soon be opening our doors Monday to Friday 6:30am - 6pm and catering for children 6 weeks to 6 years old. Our service is family owned and operated. We think you are going to love our family-friendly feel and newly curated play spaces! ... Click the 'BOOK A TOUR' button on our website www.maitlandpreschool.com.au to register your interest today!

07.01.2022 Enjoy this video of Bek our wonderful educator singing one of our favourite songs in the Joeys room. Thanks Bek!!

07.01.2022 WE ARE MOVING IN AND GETTING READY TO OPEN SOON! Wondering about what is happening on the inside of our brand new early childhood and education centre on High Street?! Here is a sneak-peak into our Preschool room getting set-up for our future families to explore!!! Like or follow us to keep up to date. More videos coming soon from our 4 other classrooms and lovely outdoor playspaces coming soon.... BOOK A TOUR TODAY - 4915 8662 - www.MaitlandKids.com.au

04.01.2022 Did you know at Maitland Kids Preschool and Early Learning Centre we have three specifically designed playgrounds? This is our Preschool play ground for our Bilbies (3-4YO) and Kookaburras (4-5YO). Giving our Preschoolers room to move, explore and play in their own space. Come in and see our spaces and meet our friendly staff. ... Book a tour today!!! (02) 4915 8662

03.01.2022 It’s beginning to look a lot like.... Here at Maitland Kids, we have been celebrating a week of all things Christmas. From PJ day to getting a little wet and wild with our slip and slide. What a fun way to wave goodbye to 2020. Christmas week has been a blast for everyone.

03.01.2022 Take a look at what our Bilbies and Kookaburras (3-5) have been up to today... Educator Amelia set up the water play experience outside, as per the outdoor educational program. The activity is an extension on the children’s interests in water play opportunities. This experience is open ended, flexible and allows children to engage in critical thinking questions regarding water saving practices and nature play activities that develop sustainability within the service. The chi...ldren engaged in a discussion about why water is important for a healthy body and also how water keeps our plants and gardens growing big and strong. The children are observed playing in the water trough and moving on to watering the gardens outside. As educators we are scaffolding the children learning throughout this experience in order to give the children knowledge on this important topic and tools to incorporate these skills in their everyday living. Charli states to the group, at my home my daddy says we are on water restrictions. This sparked future conversations about how we can minimise water wastage around our service, in the community and at home. Children are learning and developing a deeper understanding about nature and how as a group and as a service, we can all contribute to a more sustainable future. How do you practice sustainability in your home??

02.01.2022 OUR PLAY SCHOOL COVID-19 SPECIAL Join Emma and Matt for this special episode as they help explain some of the big questions around Coronavirus, from staying at home to washing your hands.

02.01.2022 The possum room have recently been looking at the Dreamtime story How the birds got their colours. This story allowed the children to gain a deeper understanding of the aboriginal culture and practice. Educators view culture and the context of family as central to children’s sense of being and belonging, and to success in lifelong learning. Educators also seek to promote children’s cultural competence.... Cultural competence is much more than awareness of cultural differences. It is the ability to understand, communicate with, and effectively interact with people across cultures. The children were able to look and observe the front cover of the book while using their fine motor skills to get creative. Using the paint brush, the children painted glue onto the paper, and then chose coloured feathers to add.This activity allowed the children to develop colour recognition, literacy, verbal and listening skills as their educator read the story and repeated the colours. Families will be contributing family photos over the coming weeks which will represent a positive sense of identity for the children and will allow them to experience respectful, responsive relationships which strengthens their interest and skills in being and becoming active contributors to their world.

02.01.2022 What a fantastic afternoon we all had celebrating Maitland Kids end of year Christmas party The children were all smiles and laughs as they were seen jumping together on the jumping castles, dancing under the disco lights, exploring all the inviting resources and experiences in the environment and they were even more excited they got to meet SANTA Thank you to all the wonderful families that attended and made the afternoon so special. ... We look forward to another wonderful year at Maitland kids and wish you all a very Merry Christmas!! See more

01.01.2022 A letter of gratitude to our amazing Maitland Kids families: Dear families During this unpredictable and somewhat scary time we want to reach out and let everyone know that we are here for you. After all we are known as the Maitland Kids Family and family stick together through tough times!... For those families who have chosen to or need to self isolate don't hesitate contact us if you have any questions. Even if you just want to say hi or to have a chat please know we are here. We plan to continue to help keep your child actively engaging in things that we have been working on here. The educators are ready to provide you with ideas and activities to keep everyone entertained through favourite activities and new exciting ones. Stay tuned we are working hard on getting these activities out to you by this week or next. We can not express enough our thanks for your ongoing support, positive words, phone calls and just knowing you will be here when this is all done and dusted. Maitland Kids Team.

01.01.2022 An integral part of human existence is understanding where you fit in the world. Relationships are a crucial aspect to gaining a sense of belonging and are developed and nurtured further when children interact with each other, their families and members of the community. Belonging shapes who children are and who they can become. They can identify themselves by belonging to their family, cultural groups, neighbourhoods and the community. When a child understands that they are ...part of a group or feel as though they are part of a family you know they have grasped the concept of belonging. Here in the Kookaburra’s room, Educators have taken a holistic approach, closely observing each individual child’s interest and learning listening and adding each child’s valued input to our program offering a great sense of Belonging. Educators in the Kookaburra’s room discussed with the children the importance of feeling valued and belonging and as a class further discussed how we could decorate our very own Belonging tree. The children’s valued input was to add photos and hand prints to the tree, this added a beautiful touch to the tree and reminds children that each and every single child that is in this room belongs. Our stick tree has been made from branches, that were gathered from the bush. It is a representation of the understanding of the children’s growing cultural competence. These comprise of attitudes, values and beliefs. Our hope is to fill the tree with respectful and culture based art, which all families can actively participate in. See more

01.01.2022 The 2-5 year old children have been actively engaged in the new interest area bugs. Indoors a table was created and decorated with interesting bugs of all colours and sizes, plants and leaves which has sparked conversation and investigation within the indoor and outdoor environment. This led to a group bug hunt during group time. So much fun! This afternoon some of the children were eager to continue exploring bugs with magnifying glasses. Curiosity was booming as t...hey ventured into the garden. Is there a bug Karson asked. Ricki replied I saw one over there pointing to the opposite side of the garden. While investigating in the garden Emily discovered baby capsicums growing. I wonder if the bugs were eating the capsicum for their dinner?? #maitlandkids #daycare #childcare #kids #bugexploration #discover #learn See more

01.01.2022 As our wonderful centre grows, so does our need for wonderful educators! We are currently seeking to extend our preschool team with an inspiring, dedicated and experienced Diploma qualified educator. Key tasks include:... Develop and implement learning programs based on your knowledge of each child, their interests and goals using the Early Years Learning Framework working alongside and inspiring co-educators Ensuring families, children and other educators have a sense of belonging Assess learning and effectively plan and reflect Nurture and provide a safe, secure and stimulating environment for children Maintain a range of records as required under the National Quality Framework Maintain a high level of cleanliness Working in a team environment Skills and experience Diploma of Early Childhood Education qualification Previous experience working in an early education and care service under the National Quality Framework Demonstrated ability to complete the planning cycle to support children to achieve positive learning outcomes Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Outstanding phone manner and customer service when talking with families Positive attitude with a focus on teamwork Professional presentation Highly organised Current First Aide Certificate (including asthma and anaphylaxis training) or willing to obtain Current Working with Children’s Check or willing to obtain Job benefits Working with a friendly, dedicated and passionate team. support and ongoing training staff discount networking with other centres working in a well-resourced centre. Is this you??? If you believe you are perfect for this role and have a clear vision and set of values. We would love to hear from you! Please email through or drop off in person your resume including cover letter and 2 references to: [email protected] *Please note only successful applicants will be contacted

01.01.2022 Take a look in to our beautiful Koala room (0-1) As we head into the second month of the year, the educators have attuned their attention to children’s thoughts and feelings, supporting the development of a strong sense of well being. We make it our priority to develop nurturing relationships and provide children with consistent emotional support which will assist them in developing the skills and understandings they need to interact positively with others. They also help ch...ildren to learn about their responsibilities to others and to appreciate their contentedness and interdependence as learners. In the Koala room there is never a shortage of cuddles and comfort and it is evident that the children have built these beautiful relationships already and feel a sense of belonging. We are also excited to Welcome educator Heidi into the Koala room who will be working alongside Tiah. (EYLF, Principle 1. SECURE, RESPECTFUL AND RECIPROCAL RELATIONSHIPS)