Our Philosophy
Anderson Road Child Care Centre respects and values all children and families from diverse socio-economic, linguistic backgrounds. We acknowledge and respect the traditional custodians of Sunshine Victoria- The Wurundjeri and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation. We embrace all ways of connecting our children to the land and nature and it is our goal that every child will feel the acceptance, care, security, and a sense of belonging in the environment they live and grow in- Anderson Road Child Care Centre.
Enhancing children’s learning and growth is a shared responsibility between families and educators. Our early childhood program aims to support children’s health and wellbeing.
By not only observing and interacting meaningfully with children, we work in collaboration with families (because we know that families know their children best), to ensure that our dedicated team of enthusiastic educators will have a better understanding of the children’s needs, interests, strengths, weaknesses, and potentials. This shared, and observed information will guide the educators in developing an inclusive, responsive and individualised learning program for our unique children. Each child develops and grows differently. And here, this uniqueness is embraced and when needed, early intervention is sort to give our children the best head start into the world.
Through playful, rich exploratory indoor and outdoor activities, our educators will support all children’s wellbeing through empowering them to become competent and confident learners. Our stimulating curriculum will promote the children’s interests, curiosity, interactions, positive self-esteem, decision-making, and basic life-long skills. Each day spent at our Centre, is a day children will be exposed to new experiences and role modelling, new friendship opportunities and problem solving challenges. Our rich play based experiences nurture curious minds in a safe and sustainable setting. Our prized educators do not only motivate the children to enjoy active, healthy habits; Children are encouraged to appreciate nature and to develop a sense of responsibility towards the environment. Our early learners discover their emerging identity as they build on communication, positive relationships and connections with their families, other children, educators and their community.
Management recognises that educators are significant change agents in the children’s learning and ongoing development. Anderson Road Child Care Centre fully supports educators ongoing professional growth and development by providing them with opportunities in training, workshops, further courses, mentoring and coaching. We trust and support a team that supports all aspects of a childs physical, emotional, social, cognitive, linguistic, creative and spiritual being.