Children's Choice Information

Children's Choice is family owned and our philosophy reflects our belief in working in Partnership with Parents to help children achieve their optimum development and belief in their ability, through a curriculum based on "play" and children having a choice in their learning and play. We are currently continuing the refurbishment of the Centre, and providing new resources, including equipment for the outdoor play areas. This will complement the lovely natural setting of the back playground whilst still allowing ample room for running and playing, plus areas for quiet activities. We have recently changed our meals to create a four week rotating menu within Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter seasons. Our aim is to provide the most nutritional meals for your children at any centre in the area. If you have any other suggestions please let us know we would love to hear from you. Our Centre Policies and Procedures are designed to support a safe and happy learning environment for your children. A copy of these is provided in our Foyer, and we welcome parents comments and suggestions, as part of the Accreditation Process of continuing improvement. We are licensed under the Child Care Act 2002 and the Child Care Regulations 2003, and must comply with the Act and Regulations. This includes requirements about activities, experiences, programs to be displayed, numbers of staff members in the various groups, child staff ratios and staff qualifications. Programs that identify specific goals and activities to enhance all developmental areas will be on each room's notice board. Parents are invited to comment on the daily program and may view observations and planning for their child on request to the Group Leader in their child's room. The names of staff, qualifications and their rostered hours of work are displayed in the rooms. The staffing and groups for each Room are also displayed in the rooms and in the foyer. A copy of the Child Care Act and Regulations is available at our office for your perusal.