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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Hours: 8am to 5pm

Days: Tuesday to Thursday

My Philosophy

My Philosophy is to provide care for the children and their families in a safe, loving and secure place with a stimulating and positive learning environment.

I believe in fun and learning through play by providing music and movement activities and a variety of creative and expressive language and group times throughout the day.

Routines are important as they provide security.  I value old fashion manners and give the children opportunities where they can feel helpful and valuable.

Cuddles and Hugs are FREE.

Daily Routine

7.00-9.00           ARRIVALS, welcoming children, settling, indoor activities, stories, drawing, floor activities, music.

9.30-10.00         MORNING TEA, hand washing, nappy change/toileting

10.00-11.00        MORNING ACTIVITIES, books, playdough, art/craft, construction and spontaneous activities.

11.00-12.00        OUTDOOR/FREEPLAY, hats on, cubby house, sand play, floor activities, slide, balls.

12.45-1.00         TOILETING/NAPPY CHANGE

1.00-1.20           QUIET TIME, prepare for bed and quiet story.

1.20-2.30           REST TIME, relaxing music, bottle/cuddles and children tucked in.

2.30-2.45           RISE AND SHINE, children encouraged to help each other and to put beds/mats away.  .

2.45-3.00           AFTERNOON TEA, hand washing, toileting/nappy change.

3.15-5.00           INDOOR/OUTDOOR PLAY, spontaneous programming including stories, games, Playschool/children’s TV.

We are now holding Playsession weekly – Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s.  So hopefully more Educators will now be able to attend now that we are offering a different day.

We have had some wonderful events occur at Playsession recently.  On the 22 June, Valley View Primary School Training Band performed for us in the Hall.  The FDC Children were able to explore the instruments at the end of the performance and were encouraged to “have a go”.  They sat entranced and enjoyed the performance very much, inspiring many budding musicians.

On the 3 August six Educators and 22 children went for an excursion to the Eco Garden at Kariong.  What a fantastic morning!  The children learnt many things regarding sustainability and experienced many wonderful activities.  They were able to feed the chickens, prepare food for the worms in the worm farm and feed them too.  They were even able to paint the chook pen, water herbs, vegies and fruit trees, plant alfalfa sprouts and mung beans to take home, make spider webs, sing songs and listen to stories!  It was a very busy morning and lots of fun was had by all!

As a follow up to our Eco Garden visit we will have Eva Fox from Wyong Shire Council present a Water Education program on 23 August.

We hope to include more presentations, special events and park Playsessions in the upcoming weeks and will keep you all informed.

Hours:  8.00 AM to 5.00 PM                                                                                                

Days:  Monday to Friday

Training and Experience                                                                                                       Vicki Duncan Family Day Care opened in 2005.

My service offers families a professional, warm and loving environment for children aged     0 – 5 years.

In 2008 I completed Certificate III in Child Care.  I am currently undertaking my Diploma Of Children’s Services.

My Philosophy                                                                                                                              At Vicki Duncan Family Day Care I believe that it is my role to provide a warm, friendly and nurturing environment for all children enrolled in my care.

Vicki Duncan Family Day Care will encourage children to:

Verbalise feelings and ideas

Show respect for others

Develop their emotional intelligence

Accept others of different cultures, race and religion

Seek help when frustrated

Interact with other children

Contribute to activities and participate

Respect other children’s space and privacy

 I believe that all children in my care have the right to feel safe and secure in a loving and caring environment.

Vicki Duncan Family Day Care will provide each child with an anti-biased, stimulating and enjoyable programme that is age appropriate, equally important is to value and recognize that each child is free to make their own choices when engaging in activities.

I believe that it is important to foster and develop positive relationships with all families through regular written and verbal communication. Each child in my care completes a yearly craft and activities journal as a record of their time in care.

Routine

8.00 – 10.00: Indoor play

10.00 – 10.30: Wash Hands – Morning Tea

10.30 – 11.30: Outdoor Play

11.30 – 12.30: Arts/Craft

12.30 – 1.00: Wash Hands – Lunch Time

1.00 – 2.00: Rest Time/Movie

2.00 – 3.00: Group Time – Story Time/News/Discussions

3.00 – 3.30: Wash Hands – Afternoon Tea

3.30 – 5.00: Indoor Activities & Pack Away Transition.

Training and Experience:
Certificate III  in children’s services. Currently studying Diploma in children’s services.
I have been carer with FDC for three and a half years.

Philosophy:

• I believe that children need emotional support and affection, and I will provide this at all times.
• I believe in praising and encouraging children to bring out their best in terms of behaviour.
• I will encourage the children in my care to share and play cooperatively together, as this is an important part of their social development.
• I believe in the importance of communicating with parents, and will discuss children’s accomplishments with parents regularly.
• I believe in the importance of discipline, and will endeavour to do this fairly and appropriately.
• I will aim to develop a positive self esteem in each child in my care.
• I will endeavour to bring out the best in each child to enable he/she to reach their full potential.

Routine:
8.00-9.00 Arrive & Free Play
9.00-9.30 Group time and planned individual play experiences, or trip to planned excursion
9.30-10.00 Morning Tea
10.00-12.30 Free and guided play experiences
12.30-1.00 Lunch
1.00-2.30 Rest time
2.30-3.00 Quiet indoor play
3.00-3.30 Afternoon tea
3.30-4.30 Group time including music, story, dancing
4.30-5.00 Free play