Somerset Early Learning Centre in Thornton, New South Wales, Australia | Childcare service

Somerset Early Learning Centre

Locality: Thornton, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 2 4028 6460

Address: 1 Avard Close 2322 Thornton, NSW, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 NEW EDUCATOR We would like to welcome Amy to the team at Somerset Early Learning Centre. Amy has joint our team as a casual Certificate III trained educator. If you see Amy at the centre, make sure you say hello and make her feel welcome.

25.01.2022 Learning through play at Somerset Early Learning Centre - Monday 14th to Friday 18th September 2020. Creativity Imagination ... Relationships Construction Mud/Dirt Kitchen Nature #SomersetEarlyLearningCentre #ChildCareThornton #OutdoorClassroom #LearningThroughPlay #EnrolNow

24.01.2022 This morning we found an injured pigeon in our chicken enclosure. Educator Desiree and our Nominated Supervisor Garrett have placed our little friend in the safety of our space animal enclosure. The children were excited to come say hello. Educator Desiree used intentional teaching methods to educate the children in the importance of remaining calm to ensure we don’t frighten our little visitor.

22.01.2022 Today the children at Somerset Early Learning Centre were given the opportunity to participate in NAIDOC WEEK inspired learning experiences. The children engaged with educator Desiree as she read Dreamtime stories and discussed our friend Z.H’s cultural heritage. Later in the morning and at rest time the children expressed their creativity, imagination and their current knowledge of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as they created college flags and decorated their own official NAIDOC WEEK posters at our craft table.

21.01.2022 NEW EDUCATOR We would like to welcome Amy to the team at Somerset Early Learning Centre. Amy has joint our team as a casual Certificate III trained educator. If you see Amy at the centre, make sure you say hello and make her feel welcome.

21.01.2022 Some of Tuesday’s learning through play at Somerset Early Learning Centre. Caring for our centre pets. Construction Play. ... School Readiness Skills. Pretend Play. Imagination & Creativity. Dramatic Play. Establishing Meaningful Relationships. #SomersetEarlyLearningCentre #ChildCareThornton #LearningThroughPlay #EnrolNow

20.01.2022 Welcome Kristy Today we welcomed Kristy to our team at Somerset Early Learning Centre. Kristy currently holds her Certificate 3 and is only a few units away from completing her Diploma. Kristy has 3 years experience is the Early Childhood Education & Care Sector, plus she is a mum to 4 little girls.... Kristy will be working at the centre on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays with a casual Monday here and there as well. If you happen to see Kristy at the Centre at drop off or pick up, please make sure you introduce yourself and say hello

20.01.2022 Congratulations Gemma As many of you know, Gemma started her employment at Somerset Early Learning Centre whilst on placement for her Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care. We have fantastic news, Gemma has now completed her studies and is fully qualified. Well done Gemma.

20.01.2022 ‘Book Week 2020’

19.01.2022 This weekend is the Labour Day long weekend. Please remember that Somerset ELC will be closed on Monday 5th October 2020. We hope you all enjoy your long weekend.

18.01.2022 World Space Week 2020 WATCH THIS SPACE!! This week the children from Somerset Early Learning Centre will be exploring space in recognition of World Space Week 2020. ... We can’t wait to share our space themed learning experiences and exploration with you.

18.01.2022 Somerset Early Learning Centre showed appreciation for our wonderful educators on Wednesday with a little treat! Happy Belated Educators Day to all the amazing educators out there!

16.01.2022 This morning the Cat in the Hat (aka Educator Shelby) started Book Week by providing the children with the opportunity to join her in a reading of ‘I Love The Earth’ (following on from World Space Week). #bookweek2020

15.01.2022 Come Play, Learn & Grow at Somerset Early Learning Centre. #OutdoorClassroom #LearningThroughPlay #ChildCareThornton #SomersetEarlyLearningCentre #EnrolNow

15.01.2022 Today’s Outdoor Classroom Learning Experiences at Somerset Early Learning Centre. Dramatic Play - Somerset Cafe in the sandpit. Construction on the lower deck and dirt pit. ... Dinosaur mini world on the upper deck. Cotton tip painting under the gazebo. Large legos and connected blocks on the mat. Ball sports. Book nook in the rock pit. CURRENTLY ENROLLING NOW & FOR 2021. #ChildCareThorntonNSW #LearningThroughPlay #OutdoorClassroom #EnrolNow

15.01.2022 This week we are participating in Book Week. Princesses Peppa Pg and Snow White have already arrived! We are excited to see everyone’s costumes. #bookweek2020

14.01.2022 PARENTS AND GUARDIANS OF SOMERSET EARLY LEARNING CENTRE, HAVE YOU JOINED OUR PRIVATE GROUP? FOLLOW THE ATTACHED LINK TO STAY UP-TO-DATE WITH WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE SERVICE AS IT HAPPENS.

14.01.2022 Today we recognised Remembrance Day by listening to ‘The Last Post’.

14.01.2022 Welcome Rikayla Rikayla is completing her Year 10 Certificate at Francis Greenway High and has chosen Somerset Early Learning Centre for her work experience. We are excited to announce that Rikayla will be with us for the next two weeks.

13.01.2022 This morning the children and educators of Somerset Early Learning Centre recognised Remembrance Day 2020. Educator Shelby played the ‘The Last Post’, while the children observed a short period of quiet time. Shelby then engaged the children’s curiosity as she uses intentional teaching methods to extend the children’s knowledge of our countries heritage.

13.01.2022 Providing children with opportunities to connect with nature, supports their developing sense of wonder, curiosity and respect for the environment. The children at Somerset Early Learning Centre were enthusiastic to investigate the Christmas Beatle discovered by one of the Crocodile Room children this morning. #Nature #Exploration #EarlyScience #SomersetEarlyLearningCentre #EnrolNow

13.01.2022 Friendships benefit children by creating a sense of belonging and security and reducing stress. Child psychologists find early childhood friendships contribute to children's quality of life and ability to adjust to changes within their environments as well. A.T and E.C share a beautiful moment this morning upon arrival to our service.

12.01.2022 Book Week 2020 is nearly here. We can’t wait to see everyone’s amazing costumes.

12.01.2022 Congratulations Gemma As many of you know, Gemma started her employment at Somerset Early Learning Centre whilst on placement for her Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care. We have fantastic news, Gemma has now completed her studies and is fully qualified. Well done Gemma.

12.01.2022 The children have demonstrated a common interest in Space over the past weeks. Educator Mia has been working in collaboration with the children as they start to create a solar system and learn the name of the different planets.

12.01.2022 Happy Halloween This week at Somerset Early Learning Centre we are celebrating Halloween. This morning some of our friends have came to care all dressed up in spooky costumes. ... We think they look fantastic

11.01.2022 This morning we found an injured pigeon in our chicken enclosure. Educator Desiree and our Nominated Supervisor Garrett have placed our little friend in the safety of our space animal enclosure. The children were excited to come say hello. Educator Desiree used intentional teaching methods to educate the children in the importance of remaining calm to ensure we don’t frighten our little visitor.

11.01.2022 Block play provides young children with the opportunity to engage in open-ended, creative play based learning. Block play encourages imagination, problem solving, early mathematical concepts, creativity, early scientific concepts, self-esteem, communication, literacy and physical development. #EnrolNow #LimitedVacancies

10.01.2022 On Monday morning, some of the children chose to assist educator Shelby to prepare and cook some deliciously healthy banana bread to share at afternoon tea. The children explored healthy eating, early mathematical concepts (counting and measuring ingredients) and early scientific concepts (how the cake mixture changed as different ingredients were added, etc) during this planned learning experience.

09.01.2022 Tuesday at Somerset Early Learning Centre ‘World Space Week’ craft with Desiree and Brittany on the gazebo table. ‘World Space Week’ the children blasted off into space as they engaged in safe risky play as they launch themselves off the balance beam with Desiree on the soft-fall. ... Sensory book exploration in the nursery. Fundamental movement skills & physical fitness on the bike track with Brittany & Liv. #LearningThroughPlay #FundamentalMovementSkills #Imagination #Creativity

09.01.2022 We would like to introduce Denby and Shelby to Somerset Early Learning Centre. Shelby and Denby are currently studying their Certificate III and will be visit the centre every Thursday for six weeks, followed by a one week block on placement from TAFE Glendale. If you happen to see them at the Centre make sure you say hello and make them feel welcome.

08.01.2022 We would like to introduce Denby and Shelby to Somerset Early Learning Centre. Shelby and Denby are currently studying their Certificate III and will be visit the centre every Thursday for six weeks, followed by a one week block on placement from TAFE Glendale. If you happen to see them at the Centre make sure you say hello and make them feel welcome.

08.01.2022 Looking for quality early childhood education and care in Thornton NSW. We invite you to book an inspection to view our facility and meet our caring, professional educators. Operating Hours... 6.30am - 6.30pm. Operating Days Monday - Friday (we are open 52 weeks per/year. Closed public holidays). ENROL NOW!!

07.01.2022 Some of today’s outdoor learning experiences at Somerset Early Learning Centre.

06.01.2022 POSITIONS VACANT Full-time EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER (ECT). Regular Casual DIPLOMA Qualified Educators.... Regular Casual CERTIFICATE III Qualified Educators. Early Childhood Teacher (University degree) - Preschool Room Leader: Somerset Early Learning Centre is looking to employ a qualified, professional ECT to join our team. 38 hours per/week (5 days per/week. Experience with programming, and recording daily journals, observations and critical reflection entries. A love of the outdoor classroom. An understanding of the EYLF, National Law and National Regulations. Able to work collaboratively. First Aid Traning (Anaphylaxis and Asthma). Child Protection Training. Current Working With Children Check. Casual Diploma and Cerificate III Trained educators. Possibly opportunities for position advancement (part-time/full-time) for the right candidate. First Aid Training (anaphylaxis and asthma training. Caring, professional, dedicated educators with a love for the outdoor classroom. Able to work collaboratively. Child Protection Training. Valid Working With Children Check. All candidate available for immediate start. Phone: 02 40286460 Email: [email protected]

06.01.2022 This morning the children at Somerset Early Learning have been explore music and sound. Educator Denby engaged with the children and their instruments singing the ABC song. Benefits of musical exploration include;... Encourages brain development. Increases sensory development. Assists with language and vocabulary development. Encourages the development of children’s fine motor skills and coordination. Improves literacy and numeracy. #SomersetEarlyLearningCentre #EnrolNow #ChildCareThornton

05.01.2022 Today the children from Somerset Early Learning Centre and their educators Shelby and Desiree made the best of our slightly wet weather. We utilised our large verandah area setting up various learning experiences including dinosaur, cars and animal mini worlds. In the sandpit we explored construction sites in our sandpit and followed on from world food week (last week) with various kitchen utensils, pots and more in the rock-pit. ... Educator Shelby Masters engaged the children with a Book Week 2020 book reading and a spontaneous cooking experience. Educator Desiree dressed up as Snow White, while educator Shelby came dressed as ‘The Cat in the Hat’. Some of our little friends dressed up as Princess Peppa Pig and Anna from Frozen. Happy Monday Everyone.

05.01.2022 Sensory play includes any activity that stimulates your young child's senses: touch, smell, taste, movement, balance, sight and hearing. Sensory activities facilitate exploration and naturally encourage children to use scientific processes while they play, create, investigate and explore.

04.01.2022 SOMERSET EARLY LEARNING CENTRE ARE HIRING! You will love our spacious purpose built outdoor classroom. The children and educators who attend Somerset Early Learning Centre spend hours exploring, playing and learning in our outdoor environment. Animals and the environment are a very important part of our daily routine and educational program. We have six guinea pigs, two laying chickens and two very friendly ginger cats. The caring and maintenance of our pets is a large part o...f our curriculum. Our generously sized classrooms are homely and natural, providing children and educators with a calming and relaxing environment to engage in learning experiences and play scenarios. Our educational program is play-based and focuses on children's current interest and developmental requirements. _______________________________________________________________________ CASUAL DIPLOMA & CERTIFICATE III EDUCATORS We are currently looking for caring, qualified Diploma and Certificate III Educators to join our team. Opportunities to gain full-time employment for the right candidates. Requirements - Recognised, ACECQA approved qualification or equivalent. - HLTAID004 Provide an Emergency First Aid Response in an Education & Care Setting. - Valid Working with Children Check (paid). - Recognised Child Protection Training. - Knowledge of the EYLF, NQS, National Law and Regulations. - Experience with programming and documentation.

03.01.2022 From Monday 21st September - Friday 25th September 2020 we will practicing our Emergency Drills at Somerset Early Learning Centre. All children and educators will be involved each day practicing a variety of different drills including but not limited to: Fire.... Severe Storm. Snake. Intruder.

02.01.2022 Today’s Outdoor Classroom Learning Experiences at Somerset Early Learning Centre. Dramatic Play - Somerset Cafe in the sandpit. Construction on the lower deck and dirt pit. ... Dinosaur mini world on the upper deck. Cotton tip painting under the gazebo. Large legos and connected blocks on the mat. Ball sports. Book nook in the rock pit. CURRENTLY ENROLLING NOW & FOR 2021. #ChildCareThorntonNSW #LearningThroughPlay #OutdoorClassroom #EnrolNow

02.01.2022 Yesterday the children at Somerset Early Learning Centre were presented with the opportunity to participate in some spooky Halloween themed craft with educator Lorie. The children used cotton wool tips to create The bones of their skeletons. The children demonstrate their dispositions for learning including imagination and creativity, while using their fine motor skills to place the cotton tips in their desired spots. Happy Halloween

01.01.2022 Our Week @ Somerset Early Learning Centre The children who attend our centre were provided with various opportunities to participate in a range of different learning environments. This week we explored the following; World Food Day - We recognised world food day with various international cooking experiences. The children and educators worked together to cook French Croissants, Germain Apple Cake and Mexican Rice, just to name a few. ... Artistic expression with various different mediums. Dramatic play in the sandpit kitchen. Construction play. Meaningful, secure relationships between children and educators. And many many more.

01.01.2022 Happy Halloween This week at Somerset Early Learning Centre we are celebrating Halloween. This morning some of our friends have came to care all dressed up in spooky costumes. ... We think they look fantastic