Policies
Early childhood education and care services are required to have a number of mandatory policies and we also include many best practice policies. Thorough policies and procedures are important to ensure a high-quality service and each person involved in our service is expected to be familiar with them.
You will also find links to information regarding immunisation and exclusion periods for infectious diseases.
Quality Area 1 – Educational program and practice
Quality Area 2 – Children’s health and safety
Quality Area 3 – Physical environment
Quality Area 4 – Staffing arrangements
Quality Area 5 – Relationships with children
Quality Area 6 – Collaborative partnerships with families and communities
Quality Area 7 – Governance and Leadership
Immunisation
For information on the National Immunisation program, please visit www.health.gov.au/health-topics/immunisation.
Infectious diseases
For information on exclusion periods for infectious diseases, please visit www2.health.vic.gov.au/public-health/infectious-diseases/school-exclusion.
Parent information
Parents are encouraged to read our Information Guide and Handbook each year, as these contain important information when attending our centre. We aim to work in partnership with families to maximise their child’s learning experience and appreciate the support we receive from families.
Enrolment form information
Information Guides & Handbook
Transition to school information
General information for parents and carers can be found at www.education.vic.gov.au/parents/Pages/default.aspx
Please visit www.education.vic.gov.au/parents/going-to-school/Pages/default.aspx for further information on transitioning from kindergarten to school.
Term dates
Our centre operates during the Victorian Government school terms and we are closed for school holidays. You can view term dates at the link below, however, we will advise of the start and finish dates for the year, as staff are allocated child-free days.
www.education.vic.gov.au/about/department/Pages/datesterm.aspx
Acknowledgement of Country
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work, live and play, the Boonwurrung people of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to their culture and Elders past and present and welcome the participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.