Little Mangoes Information

Little Mangoes strives to provide quality long day care for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years of age, and their families, by providing a secure, protected and stimulating environment. Little Mangoes' daily practices, policies and procedures, follows the principles set by The National Quality Framework and the principles, practices and learning outcomes established by the Early Years Learning Framework. We endeavour to achieve and sustain high quality care in all of these areas. Here at Little Mangoes, we are very aware of the great impact that quality education and care can have on a child's future. The importance of this becomes evident throughout the centre from our programming to our care routines which are play based, child centred and respect children's individual, cultural, religious and other diverse needs. Children are viewed as essential members of our centre and are capable and competent co-contributors and are seen as active participants in their own learning. Educators regularly seek input from children in respect to our curriculum. Little Mangoes places great confidence in our educators and we believe that it is their role to provide a stimulating, responsive and sometimes challenging environment where learning takes place through positive reinforcement and encouragement. The staff aim to work for the team and with the team and to actively strengthen relationships with each other. Little Mangoes encourages individuals to further enhance their education and maintain their ongoing learning and development. Educators participate in critical reflection of our program, routines, practices and philosophy to enrich the decision making process in regards to children's learning. Little Mangoes strives to develop and sustain collaborative relationships that encourage mutual respect with families and recognises the critical importance of children, parents and educators seen to be equal partners in a learning community that encourages the well-being, education and development of all children. This establishes ...