Focus on Early Learning - 2017 1 Hogarth Rd (cnr McGinn Rd) Ferny Grove
15mths — School-age Educational Programs for...
TODDLERS, KINDERGARTEN AND PRE-PREP Caring and Professional Staff Open 7am - 6pm Enquiries and Bookings phone 3851 0611
The building blocks of a bright future are laid in early childhood, which is why finding the right childcare centre is such an important and daunting task. Caring and supportive environments that promote optimal early childhood development greatly increase childrens’s chances of a successful transition to school. This in turn, promotes children’s chances of achieving better learning outcomes while at school and better education, employment and health after they have finished school. In this feature we have had the opportunity to showcase some of the fantastic early educational facilities our district has to offer.
HABITAT EARLY LEARNING
At Habitat Early Learning, we pride ourselves on establishing new bench marks in the provision of early education and care. Habitat’s premium service is carefully designed to nurture your child as a lifelong learner. We strive to create environments where children’s learning possibilities are without boundary and we invite you to discuss placement for 2017 within one of our Emergent Curriculum programs or our sought after Montessori Division. Habitat’s daily fee is all-inclusive and offers chef-prepared, nutritious meals and Habitat’s own Advantage Programs. We invite you to experience the difference because at Habitat we simply believe that children deserve better. Enquire now on 3851 5151 or HabitatKids.com.au
54 Hogarth Rd, Ferny Grove • Ph: 3851 5151 • E: enquiries@habitatlearning.com.au www.habitatkids.com.au
MITCHELTON PRE-SCHOOLING CENTRE
Mitchelton Pre-Schooling Centre is a community kindergarten (Lady Gowrie Affiliated). We offer Kindergarten (2 or 3 days/wk); Before and After Kindy Care for children aged 3 to 4.5 years. Our highly experienced qualified teaching staff focus on individual children’s interests and needs. The program is engaging, investigative and play based. Inviting and stimulating learning environments with leafy outdoor spaces for children to explore. Strong family and staff partnership approach. We have been creating exceptional childhood memories for over 65 years. Taking enrolments for 2018 and beyond.
29 Kedron Ave, Mitchelton • Ph: 3355 2535 • E: admin@mpc.net.au www.mpc.net.au
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Focus on Early Learning - 2017 Useful resources about child care options, services & financial assistance.
mychild.gov.au
Find information on different types of child care and how to get assistance with the cost of child care. Also find links to other useful websites about children's health and wellbeing, parenting and family support services.
Child Care Access Hotline
The hotline on 1800 670 305 provides information about the types of child care available and vacancies. It operates 8am to 6pm nationally Monday to Friday.
Child care benefit
www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/ services/centrelink/child-care-benefit Helps with the costs for approved and registered care such as long, family and occasional day care, outside school hours care, vacation care, preschool and kindergarten.
Child Care Rebate
https://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/ services/centrelink/child-care-rebate Covers 50% of out of pocket child care expenses for approved child care, up to a maximum amount per child per year, in addition to any other child care assistance.
Kindy Garden Ferny Hills
The Kindy Garden is an alternative to traditional childcare. - Privately owned service, operated by Mums for other Mums and their families - 3 well-equipped learning studios - Kindergarten Program delivered by qualified teacher - Lovely Nurseries for babies - Natural outdoor spaces encourage exploration Come be busy with us! Experience the difference.
127 Ferny Way, Ferny Hills • Ph: 3351 2555 • E: fernyhills@kindygarden.net.au www.kindygardenfernyhills.net.au
Gaythorne Community Kindergarten
Gaythorne Community Kindergarten is a community based centre, operated not for profit by an annually elected parent management committee. We operate two rooms. Pre Prep for children 4-5 (school terms) and our Pre Kindy room for children aged from 2 years (46 weeks a year). Our hours are 8.30am to 2.30pm and we also offer an After Kindy Care programme for all enrolled children from 2.30pm to 4.30pm Monday to Friday. We currently have vacancies in our Pre Kindy room for 2017. This room has a maximum of 21 children per day, cared for by 3 qualified and highly experienced educators. If you are interested in a place in 2017 contact Sam in our office on 3355 4193, or come in and visit us!
34 Taurama Street, Gaythorne • Ph: 3355 4193 • E: admin@gaythornekindy.com www.gaythornekindy.com
For more info regarding our Focus On Early Learning feature in the December issue contact : Katie on 044 796 3577 or email katie@hillsecho.com www.hillsecho.com www.hillsecho.com
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