Five Star Family Day Care 1.74

Philosophy
Five Star Family Day Care Pty Ltd believes that children should be educated and cared for in a safe, secure, caring and warm environment that is respectful of their cultural diversity/religion background, fosters a sense of belonging in the family day care community and encourages them to be actively involved in developing a fun, play based learning program.

We believe that play forms the foundation for children’s learning and we implement this through the Early Years Learning Framework ‘Belonging, Being and Becoming’, in providing learning environments that support positive results for children.

We respect the uniqueness of each child’s characteristics and abilities and acknowledge the importance of the child’s family; their values, language and background.

We encourage positive, respectful relationships between all children, parents, Educators and coordination unit staff; and foster a working environment in which teamwork is evidenced through support and understanding as well as an appreciation of the contribution of all team members.

We believe that Five Star Family Day Care Pty Ltd offers children many unique opportunities to improve their lives and to develop and grow into happy, resilient young people who have the necessary skills to fulfil their potential and become confident members of the community.



Aim

• Provide outstanding quality home-based care for children from all ethical backgrounds.

• Provide a supportive, stimulating and caring environment that encourages children to develop to their full potential

• To encourage children to learn and develop at their own level which will lead them to gain confidence and self-esteem. By providing direction and understanding which will give them the opportunity to explore themselves in a safe and secure environment.

• Provide a program that is suitable for all families, as well as catering to their needs.

• Recruit competent Educators who are committed to the ongoing development and wellbeing of children.

• To offer families a program that is relevant, accessible and affordable. Five star Family Day Care Pty Ltd recognises that cultural and linguistic diversity of Educator’s and the children in their care and strongly urges that diversity is incorporated into children’s experiences.

• To facilitate and cater to those families and individuals who are in desperate need for suitable day care for their children and those seeking an educator in family day care.

• To create and maintain safe, healthy environments, spaces, place, which enhance children’s learning, development, engagement, initiative, self-worth, dignity and show respect for their contributions.

• To foster cognitive, social, physical, creative and emotional development of each child by recognizing and accepting their individuality.

• To utilise existing resources in the community including those individuals with knowledge, skills and experience in childcare to provide and manage a culturally relevant service.



Objectives

• To provide quality, affordable, safe home based childcare.

• To operate an education and care service which is supportive of both families and educators

• To provide a service, which reflects the diverse nature of our society and meets the individual needs of children and their families

• To provide a flexible service that can offer full time, part time, weekend, shift work, casual, overnight and emergency care, as well as before and after school care whenever possible.

• To promote understanding, tolerance and mutual respect for all service participants through communication, education and training.

• To involve parents/educators and the local community in the planning, management and integration of the Service.

• To promote co-operation between the Service and other community agencies by the creation of useful networks