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Hepburn caters for children aged 2 - years. The legislated educator:child ratio is 1:5 for this age group. All Educators in Hepburn hold a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent) and have each had 5+ years experience in the industry. Kany and Hazel are both at almost 10 years service within the centre. |
Our forest theme provides an arrange of greenery and a natural feel to the room. Display shelves are often changed to the focus within the room and the learning that we endeavour to achieve.
This room is always full of activity and chatter, with the children learning every day and navigating their way through the initial stages of independence and social interaction. The children in this age group are very much egocentric and towards the end of their time in this room will begin to form friendships, rather than playing alongside. It is an exciting and noisy time in the children's development.
Hepburn runs a Focus Book Program which occurs at 10:15 daily. This program gives children the chance to explore a variety of books and experiences which is paired. We also provide a progressive morning tea to meet the needs of the children. The children have enjoyed being able to pick their own fruit and the responsibility of their health and wellbeing.
The kitchen servery is located in Hepburn and the daily smells of the food cooking is a welcoming treat. The children love to chat to the centre cooks and can watch them preparing meals from their indoor play areas.
Hepburn has a change table and a bathroom with 3 child sized toilets and sinks to start the process of toileting with your child.
This room is always full of activity and chatter, with the children learning every day and navigating their way through the initial stages of independence and social interaction. The children in this age group are very much egocentric and towards the end of their time in this room will begin to form friendships, rather than playing alongside. It is an exciting and noisy time in the children's development.
Hepburn runs a Focus Book Program which occurs at 10:15 daily. This program gives children the chance to explore a variety of books and experiences which is paired. We also provide a progressive morning tea to meet the needs of the children. The children have enjoyed being able to pick their own fruit and the responsibility of their health and wellbeing.
The kitchen servery is located in Hepburn and the daily smells of the food cooking is a welcoming treat. The children love to chat to the centre cooks and can watch them preparing meals from their indoor play areas.
Hepburn has a change table and a bathroom with 3 child sized toilets and sinks to start the process of toileting with your child.
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Our yard is filled with shade from two big trees so it’s perfect all year round. The swing is a popular choice for our age group as well as the sandpit which is shaded by a Balinese Hut. The shed is filled with big soft blocks, building equipment, sandpit toys, balls and climbing equipment for use across the day in a variety of ways! Clara is our beautiful rabbit who is fed by the children in the mornings and cared for by all children within the centre during the week.
We have a large sandpit with a water course and numerous garden beds where we grow different things across the year. The children have various swings and climbing structures and a friendly crocodile to sit on.
We have tried to grow real grass, however the location of the area is surrounded by tall buildings and it just didn't grow - we do what we can to create other garden spaces and seek to use other grassed areas in the outdoor environments.
Our indigenous, custom designed fencing runs along the back of the yard, which is in honour of a family who attended the centre. It tells the journey of a child's birth and growth as they develop throughout their time in care and learn independence and to fly.
We have a large sandpit with a water course and numerous garden beds where we grow different things across the year. The children have various swings and climbing structures and a friendly crocodile to sit on.
We have tried to grow real grass, however the location of the area is surrounded by tall buildings and it just didn't grow - we do what we can to create other garden spaces and seek to use other grassed areas in the outdoor environments.
Our indigenous, custom designed fencing runs along the back of the yard, which is in honour of a family who attended the centre. It tells the journey of a child's birth and growth as they develop throughout their time in care and learn independence and to fly.
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