Our Philosophy

At Scoresby Village Childcare Centre we are a service that is trusted by families within our local community. We offer early childhood education for your child to grow, learn and develop within a loving and safe environment that is just like home.

We are a Child Safe Organisation where everyone is welcome and everyone is responsible for child safety and wellbeing.

Our centre was formed on the lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunorong People of the Kulin Nation. We acknowledge Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the Traditional Custodians of this country and their connection to the land, water and community in which we operate. We pay our respect to them, their cultures and customs both past and present.

We establish close and relaxed relationships with families where families are recognised as the first teachers and advocates of their child. Our relationships with families are a partnership and we recognise that transparent and frequent communication were the key to building and maintaining these relationships.

A safe and welcoming home-like environment is promoted by educators for children to confidently explore, learn and develop. Children are unique individuals with their own strengths and interests. Children are offered inviting and open-ended experiences to encourage their learning journey and develop personal strengths, interests and needs. We believe that children’s days should be spontaneous, exciting and stimulating, relaxing, comforting and most importantly their day should be filled with fun. We believe children should be treated equally and as individuals with their cultural diversity embraced. Each child’s learning and discoveries are celebrated through meaningful documentation and reflection.

Our shared outdoor yard allows our team to share information about children, children to engage with younger and older peers and embracing sibling play. This demonstrates the sense of community within the centre as all children are comfortable seeking other educators not from their rooms.

Our educators are appreciated for their knowledge, values, skills, vision for the children and commitment to families. Dedicated long-term educators caring for your children like their own. Our team work collaboratively together to achieve the highest quality of care for children and families. We aim to provide all Educators with ongoing education relating to best practices for children.

Our service’s philosophy reflects “Being, Belonging and Becoming,” The Early Years Learning Framework and the National Quality Framework.

It takes a village, to raise a child!  

Belonging

Children first feel belonging within their families, cultural groups and larger communities. This feeling highlights how children depend on others and how their connections shape their identities. Throughout early childhood and beyond, relationships are key factor to feeling a sense of belonging. This connection plays a key role in who children are and who they can grow to be. All children will feel a sense of belonging as they are apart of our group, within our village we are family with our close community we have built. These relationships we share are built off having a sense of trust and security through meaningful interactions.

Being

Childhood is a time for exploration and understanding the world around us. It highlights how important the present moment is in a child’s life. Early childhood focuses on children knowing themselves & forming relationships and keeping them. Children understanding they’re accepted for who they are and knowing that others care for them. Respecting each individual child through greetings, conversations and actions. Providing opportunities and supporting all children to explore and learn.

Becoming

Children develop their identities, knowledge, skills and relationships as they grow. The concept of becoming highlights the fast and important transformations that happen during early childhood as young children learn and grow. Children’s sense of becoming refers to the changes they experience as they grow, learn and develop. Reflecting on individual growth and encouraging independence throughout their early learning journey. We are grateful that we get to be apart of their journey from when they start to finish, being apart of their learning and development along the way.
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Explore

Exploring education is essential for early child development.

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Connect

A connected network teaches the value of cooperation, empathy, and friendship.

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Discover

Our outdoor play areas inspire a love for nature and promote healthy habits among children.

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Laugh

Laughter plays a crucial role in childcare, serving as a powerful tool for fostering emotional well-being.

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Learn

We believe that effective education is more than just imparting knowledge; it is about nurturing the whole child.