Amanda Wuth

Suburb: Davistown

Hours:  7.30am to 5.00pm

Days:     Monday, Tuesday & Thursday

Experience and Qualifications

I have a long background in early childhood education having worked with children and their families for over 30 years. I have the equivalent of an Associate Diploma in Children’s Services with experience in both family day care and centre based care.

I have lived in the area for 20 years and raised my 4 children here. I live with my husband and teenage daughter and enjoy regular visits from my adult children and grandchild.

I welcome your family and look forward to getting to know you and your children.

My Philosophy

I believe:

All children have the right to be safe and nurtured.

Every child is an individual and should be treated with respect while acknowledging the different interests, abilities, social, and cultural background of each child.

Children learn through play.

Children’s learning can be enhanced through careful assessment and planning based on children’s current interests and abilities.

Parents and educators can work together to ensure the needs of the child are being met.

Family Day Care is a safe, fun and friendly environment for every child. 

Daily Routine:

On Arrival:           Free choice of indoor activities that may include puzzles, construction toys, dramatic play, books, drawing or playdough

9.30am:                Morning Tea

9.45am:                Outside play with a variety of activities to enhance gross motor development. Craft Activity

11.00am:              Inside for music and language groups then free play

11.45am:              Lunch

12.15pm:             Rest Time

2.00pm:                Quiet activities as children wake

2.30pm:                Afternoon Tea

3.00pm                 Outside play

4.30pm                 Back inside for end of day

This routine is flexible and should be treated as a guide only. The children’s needs and the weather will guide our day.

Jessica Donnellan

Suburb: Kariong

Hours: 8am – 5pm

Days: Monday – Friday

My Philosophy

I believe all children should be given a safe and warm home environment in their childhood and I will aim to give positive and reassurance to each individual child in all of their experiences whilst in my care.

I will give children the best opportunity to learn, be happy, safe & comfortable in my home care.

Training & Experience

I am a mother of two beautiful girls Aida 5 years and Sophie 6 months, I have been caring for my own children, family & friends children for the past 6 years and after having my second daughter decided to become an educator and work from home.

I have my First Aid certificate and an currently enrolled for the Identifying and responding to children and young people at risk of harm course. I will study my certificate three in child care, and also any other courses which will help with keeping my child care knowledge up to date.

Routine

8.00 – 9.00am          Arrive & Free Play (indoor activities)

9.00 – 9.30    Prep for Morning tea (nappy change, toilet, hand washing)

9.30 – 10.00   Morning tea

10.00 -11.00  Outdoor play ( hoops, ball, painting)

11.00 – 12.00 Group Time (story, news time)

12.00 – 12.15 Prep for Lunch (nappy change, toilet, hand washing)

12.15 – 1.15   Lunch

1.30 – 2.30    Sleep, Rest or quiet activities

2.30 – 3.00    Indoor play

3.00 – 3.30    Outdoor play

3.30 – 3.45    Prep for Afternoon tea (Nappy Change, toilet & hand washing)  

3.45 – 4.15    Afternoon tea

4.15 – 5.00    Indoor/outdoor play

5.00pm                   Home time

This routine is a guide only and can change daily to suit the children’s needs and interest.

Carla’s Family Day Care

Suburb: Springfield/Erina

Hours: 8:30am – 5:00pm

Days: Monday to Wednesday

Qualifications

I have studied my Certificate III in Childcare, worked and completed my training at a preschool in Woy Woy. I then went on 12 months maternity leave and I am starting work from home for Family Day Care.

Philosophy

At Carla’s Family Day Care I believe that..

All children have the right to experience quality childcare

Each child is an individual, with unique abilities and interests

All children should be treated equally and each child’s, social and cultural backgrounds will be respected

Children learn through their play, interests and meaningful interactions with others

Each family knows their child best, and childcare professionals will work in a partnership with the families to ensure the best possible outcome for all children.

Daily Routine

Family Day Care is flexible therefore the following is a guide and may change depending on the day’s activities.

Service opens at 8.30 free indoor play

9.45        music time

10.00     morning tea is served

10.30     outdoor play

11.45     news/chat time

12.00     lunch is served

12.30     story/quite time

12.45     rest time/ quite activity

2-2.30    afternoon tea is served

2.30-3    group games/activities

4.00- indoor/outdoor games until close.

Service closes    4.30 Monday

5.00 Tuesday and Wednesday.

Group time children come together and enjoy a group activity. It may be music, dancing, movement, language, shared reading or story-telling. All activities are programmed according to children’s interests.

Rest time routines vary according to the needs of each individual child. All children have their own individual space and quiet music is played.

BACK UP CARE

If your educator is ill or taking leave, the Co-Ordination Unit will be able to find back up care arrangements with another carer for your child.

Please contact Mel our Placement Officer who will assist you in finding a backup educator. Once an educator is found and you are calling, or time permitting meeting with, to confirm your details please ask the educator the arrangements of their fee schedules. Eg cost of care. If you find this care arrangement not to your satisfaction, do not hesitate to contact the Co-Ordination Unit. Please be mindful that each educator is self employed and therefore their fee schedules will also differ.

Career opportunity

Judy Tuckfield

Suburb: Green Point

Hours: 8am to 6pm

Days: Wednesday to Friday

My Philosophy

To provide quality home based childcare in a family environment with focus on play, fun an informal learning opportunities.

I will include activities designed to stimulate and develop your child’s social, physical, emotional, cognitive, language and creative potential.

Overall, I will ensure all children in my care are treated affectionately, fairly and in a respectful manner at all times, allowing each child time for individual attention on a one-to-one basis.

Daily Routine

7.00-9.30             Children Arrive – Communication with Parents, Indoor Free Play – blocks, dolls, Children’s TV Programs

9.30-10.00           Toileting/Hand Washing

                             MORNING TEA

10.00                    Outdoor Play – Climbing Frame, Cubby House, Balls/Hoops, Bikes/cars

11.00                    Craft Activities/Group Time

12.00-12.45         Toileting/Hand Washing

                             LUNCH

12.45                    Story Time before Rest Time

1.00                      Rest Time/Quiet Time

2.30-3.00             Toileting/Hand Washing

                             AFTERNOON TEA

3.30                      Free Play – Drawing, Puzzles, Books, Blocks

4.00                      Outdoor Play/Free Play

                             Prepare for Home

5.00-5.30             Departure – Communication with Parents Regarding Child’s Day.

Michelle’s Early Learning House

Suburb: Wamberal

Hours: 7am to 5pm

Days: Tuesday to Friday

Qualifications

I am a qualified educator who had completed my Diploma in Children studies in 1995. Since then I have worked in various child care centres, working with all age groups and have gained a wealth of experience.

I have recently started my family day care service in May 20011.

My Philosophy

My program will follow the Early Years of Learning Framework

Children learn through play experiences. It is how they explore and begin to understand the world around them.

My program will reflect children’s interests and abilities and as an educator I aim to guide children’s play by creating meaningful and stimulating experiences, which actively promote their learning.

Arts and craft, music and movement, cooking, gardening, dramatic play and sensory play, indoor and outdoor play, language and numeracy experiences are examples of a wide variety of activities which will be available in a nurturing home environment.

Daily Routine

8.00-9.00             Indoor Play

9.00-9.45             Indoor/Outdoor Play

9.45-10.00           Bathroom Transitions

10.00-10.30         Morning Tea and Story

10.30-11.30         Indoor/Outdoor Play (Craft Experiences)

11.30-11.50         Group Time (Language and Music Experiences)

11.50-12.00         Bathroom Transitions

12.00-12.30         Lunch

12.30-2.30           Sleep or Rest or Quiet Activities

2.30-3.00             Indoor Play

3.00-3.30             Outdoor Play

3.30-3.45             Bathroom Transitions

3.45-4.15             Afternoon Tea

4.15-5.30             Indoor/Outdoor Play

5.30-6.00             Quiet Activities

This routine is a guide only and can change daily to suit the children’s needs and interest.