All teaching staff have completed or are currently enrolled in Early Childhood Education. All Group Leaders receive time away from children to ensure that detailed programs and developmental records are kept on children in their care. During these times our 'floating' Group Leader moves into the appropriate room as a replacement to continue the on-going program.

Programs

Programs are planned to reflect our philosophy of working together with families to provide high quality care and education for children.

Staff seek to:

Form trusting relationships with children and parents.

Help children handle change effectively.

Facilitate children's imaginative play.

Give children large blocks of uninterrupted play.

Use positive guidance techniques.

Meet children's individual needs.

Give children a variety of experiences appropriate for their particular stage of development.

Create environments which are safe yet challenging.

Students and Volunteers

Students and volunteers are a welcome part of the team at Lollipop Lane. All students and volunteers are supervised by and are accountable to a senior member of staff and to the director.

Multicultural Policy

Our staff are committed to multicultural education. We aim to provide unbiased programs that reflect the cultural, religious, racial and linguistic diversity of children.

Accreditation

Lollipop Lane is an active participant in the Accreditation process. We are continuously going through the process of self-study, looking closely at and evaluating our programs and policies to provide the best quality care for your children.

Parent involvement.

Parents are always welcome to participate in the 'life' of the centre at whatever level they feel comfortable.

Payment Details

Fees charged will depend on the number of days the child attends and Childcare Assistance (%). Parents will be required to pay two weeks of fees upon commencement. One week of which will be kept as 'Bond' to ensure that at least one week's notice of withdrawal.

What to Bring?

Under 2s
• One piece of fruit.
• Three changes of clothes.
• Hat and sunscreen.
• Nappies and wipes.
• Prepared bottles.
• Cot sheet and bag.
• Tissues.

Over 2s
• Two pieces of fruit.
• Toothbrush, toothpaste and case.
• Hat and sunscreen.
• Change of clothes.
• Sheet and bag.
• Tissues.