An early years educational and care service designed to provide high quality child care within Corangamite Shire rural communities. Visiting Port Campbell, Ecklin, Glenormiston, Derrinallum, Lismore and Skipton, along with After Kindergarten Care in Timboon and Terang. The services offer supportive early learning programs for children and families at Community Halls, Kindergartens and Community Recreation Reserve facilities.
A team of qualified and experienced Educators provide a place of exploration, discovery, creativity and learning. We value the inclusion of natural materials, dramatic play, social engagement, sensory awareness and respect for self, others and the children’s environment.
For further information regarding Child Care service, please contact us via email fcs@corangamite.vic.gov.au or phone on 03 5593 7100.
Our Vision
We strive for a shared vision with children, families and the community. Children’s potential is limitless and success is shown through wonder, curiosity, fun and learning.
Our Beliefs
Our beliefs are reflected through a holistic approach to practice within the early years of children’s lives. We believe confidence in educator abilities and capacity enhances children’s opportunities through flexibility, freedom, choice and time. We believe strong relationships and rich learning environments enable children to create meaningful, trusting connections through which they can grow and thrive. We believe in commitment to learning environments where children meet and have the opportunity to socialise, explore, express their self-identities and be happy. We believe equity to be an expectation, and that social interaction and partnership are strengths for inclusion. We believe reflection continually informs knowledge development, capabilities and future goals.
Our Foundations
Our foundations reflect the Corangamite Shire Council Vision for "A connected, thriving, and sustainable community", the National Standards and recognised early year’s frameworks as guiding frameworks and standards for educator pedagogy and curriculum decision making, professional practice and learning outcomes for children. An organisational Code of Conduct and the Early Childhood Australia Code of Ethics reinforce expectations and accountability. As educators we recognise strengths and opportunity for quality improvement pathways and achievable outcomes for children, families, community and Corangamite Shire.
As a foundation our world is an inspiration for lifelong learning; science, communication, Arts, physical engagement, literacy, mathematics and technology.
Our Place
Our place is where we are in this moment. Creating a welcoming and safe meeting place, accessible for children, families and the community is highly valued. We acknowledge the First People of our place and share the strong connection. We recognise how diversity enriches our place and we invite shared ownership.
Our Environment
We recognise the environment and its importance of adventure and discovering through play, and are committed to a learning environment that is nurturing and caring. Sustainable and natural environments are valued for indoor and outdoor learning and participation. Our environment is inclusive and respectful of the wider community and our place in the world.
Our Communities
Our Communities relate to Our Vision, Our Beliefs, Our Foundations, Our Place and Our Environment, and we:
- Acknowledge belonging to communities and the traditional connection to Country and history.
- Value inclusive and collaborate practice with all stakeholders; community members, parents, families and Council.
- Take pride and acknowledge team strength, team work, skills, resourcefulness and abilities to source local knowledge.
- Utilise the extended community contacts and connections for meaningful learning experiences; incursions, excursions, arts, music, celebration, cooking and through the physical environment.
- Consider open ended outcomes for play, interpreting individuality and appreciate what community is for children.
- Recognise diversity of communities and the continuum of change and its influence for education and care practice.
- Strive to provide the families within our communities with welcoming and respectful partnerships that build meaningful and trustful relationships, fostering cultural connection and recognition.
The learning program flows from the interests, strengths and learning styles of the children. A snapshot of the children’s day is captured on the Kinderloop platform for families to see and comment on. The programming cycle reflects individual and group learning, participation and inquiry. The Early Years Learning Framework and the Victorian Early Years Learning Development Framework are guiding documents.
Who will be caring for my child?
The educators at Child Care have all completed relevant qualifications to their position and role - Diploma of Children’s Services and Certificate III in Children’s Service, First Aid, Anaphylaxis Management, Asthma Management and Protecting Children - Mandatory Reporting and other obligations.
Orientation
Supporting the positive introduction to the Child Care Service, working in partnership with families in a care environment which is reflective of family and supportive of family practices and goals.
Here are two links that will help you understand a little more.
How do I apply?
Please contact the Child Care Coordinator via email fcs@corangamite.vic.gov.au or you can call us on 03 5593 7100.
What do I need to bring?
- Nutritional packed lunch, including a piece of fruit/vegetable for shared snack. Here are a couple of useful links that will give you tips of what to include in the lunchboxes. Healthy food for babies and toddlers and Health food for preschoolers
- Water bottle & water
- Change of clothes
- Sun hat / Coat, boots - dependent on weather
- Nappies (3 minimum)
- Comforter, if needed
Fees
- Family’s annual adjusted taxable income will determine the fee subsidy they are eligible for.
- The number of hours of subsidised care families can access, will be determined by an activity test.
- Fees will apply to all booked days, including absent days e.g. sick days, family holidays (fees will not be charged for public holidays or planned/unplanned service closure.
Skipton
Venue: Skipton Kindergarten, 8 Montgomery St, Skipton VIC 3361
Opening Times: Every Monday & Friday, 9 am - 3.30 pm
Contact: 0448 481 261
Lismore and Derrinallum
Western Plains Mobile Preschool shares its time between Lismore and Derrinallum, spending twelve months in one town, before swapping to the other mid-year.
Lismore Venue: Lismore Preschool Centre: 57 William St, Lismore VIC 3324
Derrinallum Venue: Derrinallum Preschool Centre: 7 Robertson St, Derrinallum VIC 3325
Opening Times: Every Monday, Wednesday & Thursday, 9 am - 4.30 pm
Contact: 0427 813 772
Glenormiston
Venue: Glenormiston Hall: 1 Kennas Ln, Glenormiston South VIC 3265
Opening Times: Every Tuesday, 10 am - 3 pm
Contact: 0428 380 678
Camperdown
Venue: McNicol Early Years Training Centre: 6 McNicol St, Camperdown VIC 3260
Opening Times: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm
Contact: 0477 666 237
Terang
*After Kinder Care
Venue: Terang Children's Centre: 62 Dow St, Terang VIC 3264
Opening Times: Monday - Thursday, 1.45 pm - 5.30 pm, school terms
Contact: 0447 430 940
Ecklin
Venue: Ecklin Hall: 143 Timboon-Terang Rd, Ecklin South VIC 3265
Opening Times: Every Thursday & Friday, 10 am - 3 pm
Contact: 0407 818 506
Timboon
*After Kinder Care
Venue: Timboon Kindergarten: 9 Wark St, Timboon VIC 3268
Opening Times: Monday - Friday, 1.45 pm - 5.30 pm, school terms
Contact: 0419 842 203
Venue: Port Campbell Recreation Reserve: 90 Hennessy St, Port Campbell VIC 3269
Opening Times: Every Thursday & Friday, 10 am - 3 pm
Contact: 0428 380 678