About Us
Special Care For Your Children
Connie’s Child Care Centre respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the many lands on which our services are delivered. The contribution by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to the education of young children existed long before our story began.
Centre Philosophy
At Connie’s Child Care Centre, we continually strive to set the standard for high quality affordable childcare in the Mount Druitt area.
A welcoming, nurturing, safe and enjoyable environment for all our children and families, which will enhance the children’s individuality through various learning experiences.
A supportive environment where children are happy, valued, respected and encouraged to develop to their full potential.
An educational environment that will stimulate each child’s learning and creativity through programs suited to the children’s individual and collective interests and strengths.
A system encouraging community and parent involvement in all areas of the centre management and children’s continuous development.
A curriculum that values multiculturalism, tolerance and an anti-bias approach for all.
An environment where teachers do not always decide what to teach but rather help children develop projects around their own ideas, interests and play.
A place to awaken in each child an appreciation of their natural surroundings and its resources.
We aim to do this by: In relation to children:
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Providing a safe, healthy, positive and welcoming environment that will
nurture the children’s interests and beliefs.
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Providing high quality care that promotes the children’s over-all
well-being and holistic development.
- Acknowledging that all children are capable contributors of their own learning process.
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Empowering children with skills to adapt to their environment, build
resilience and confidence and become happy, compassionate and kind
individuals.
- Giving children the opportunity to contribute to their communities. In relation to families and community:
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Providing high quality care that promotes the children’s over-all
well-being and holistic development.
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Creating an inviting and welcoming environment for families and the
community to be a part of our service operations.
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Collaborate with parents and families and include them in
decision-making.
- Establishing trusting and ongoing relationships with the families.
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Collaborate with parents and families and include them in
decision-making.
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Developing partnerships with the wider community to provide the children
with cultural competence and creating attitudes of respect and diversity.
- Forming networks with services in our local community. In relation to the curriculum:
- Implementing the Early Years Learning Framework of Belonging, Being and Becoming for Australia. We engage the children’s interests, experiences, community and knowledge.
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Using critical reflection for effective planning, encompassing
children’s strengths, interests and pedagogical practices.
- Examining intentional teaching and becoming co-constructors to each individual learning opportunity.
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Creating fun, engaging spaces that allow children to engage in a variety of
experiences, hands-on learning and promote creative thinking.
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Planning children’s activities that respect their abilities and help
them achieve their goals.
- Enhancing children’s learning through the use of technology. In relation to play:
- Facilitating children’s learning through play where educators are engaged and challenge the children’s thinking.
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Planning children’s activities that respect their abilities and help
them achieve their goals.
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Providing children with opportunities for fun, free play and exploration to
create a balance between educator-facilitated learning and children’s ideas.
- Listening to children’s ideas and observe their interests to expand on their play experiences.
- Including activities that further develop their knowledge and skills through their own ideas as well as their own actions. In relation to sustainability:
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Creating a stimulating environment where children have the time, space and
resources to experiment and explore their natural environment.
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Recognising the importance of being environmentally conscious and
continuing to inspire this in young children so they can participate in
sustainable practices for their future. In relation to the role of the
educator:
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Building positive relationships with children based on trust and
understanding.
- Meeting children’s basic needs with care, nurturing and affection.
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Building positive relationships with children based on trust and
understanding.
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Recognising the importance of being environmentally conscious and
continuing to inspire this in young children so they can participate in
sustainable practices for their future. In relation to the role of the
educator:
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Modelling appropriate behaviour and reflecting on individual beliefs to
create an environment free from judgement and bias and accept diversity,
difference and individuality.
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Using the children’s best interests as guiding principle at all times.
- Promoting continuous learning that adapts to the changing world
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Using the children’s best interests as guiding principle at all times.
Vision and Mission
Vision Statement
Our vision is to create a warm and inclusive family atmosphere where all educators and families feel inspired to work together in a genuine partnership focused on providing a dynamic learning environment to ensure each child realizes their full potential.
Regardless of race, gender, age, ability, social status, or family structure, our vision is to ensure each child is able to participate in all aspects of the program. We value the different gifts that each child brings to our community and embrace the many world cultures represented at Connie’s.
We celebrate our multicultural roots for the wealth of knowledge and understanding they bring to our community and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, identities, and connections to community and the country is valued. We believe every child deserves to learn, grow and develop through trust, nurturing relationships, diverse play, and quality experiences in a caring community.
Mission Statement
To provide personalized childcare focused on safety Our mission is to work together to build a safe, respectful and nurturing environment focused on maximising each child’s sense of wellbeing and acquisition of skills for life and learning (Belonging, Being and Becoming).
To provide the highest quality care and education of children that is child-centred, holistic, and values all children as individuals. nurturing the unique identities and personalities of all children. To lead from the front in innovation in early childhood education to prepare children for success at school and beyond. To be a holistic child-focused early learning centre that helps children to develop socially, physically, emotionally, and cognitively under the care and guidance of highly trained professionals and within a child-friendly environment.
Our Team
Ms Mariz
Ms Leatafalemoa
Mr Sandeep
Mr Paul John
Mr Emelito
Parents Say About Us
Highly recommend this centre, all staff are professional friendly and love their job! My daughter loves all the educators. I am confident to say that my daughter is in safe hands and well looked after. Ms Mary is one of the best who always make sure that every child is happy & Ms Connie is very professional friendly and always has a beautiful smile. I can’t thank you enough for finally finding an incredible centre that works from the heart. Many thanks.
Sarah “Sally” Raphael
Both my kids have loved attending Connie’s. The staff are exceptional, they take such good care of the kids and teach them so much. I tried a few centres before sending my kids here and the level of care is unmatched. We’ve had such a fantastic experience, can’t recommend highly enough!
Denise Kamandi
