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About us

We are a progressive and innovative Centre with a focus on play-based learning. Our campus is surrounded by nature, giving our children opportunities to stimulate their imagination, promote their creativity and develop an appreciation of the natural environment. 

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Our commitment to excellence

Our programs are planned and implemented by highly-experienced and qualified early childhood teachers. We employ 2 degree qualified Early Childhood Teachers in our Preschool, as well as 6 additional teachers who hold Bachelor degrees in early childhood, primary and teaching.

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We are rated as Exceeding the National Quality Standard for Early Childhood Education and Care.

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Our curriculum

Using the Commonwealth Government's 'Early Years Learning Framework,' we've developed a play-based curriculum that aims to:

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  • encourage our children to be actively involved in the learning process
     

  • experience a variety of developmentally appropriate activities and materials, and
     

  • pursue their interests.

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Young students walking outside towards an educator

Building a sense of belonging & community

Family, cultural heritage and the community play an important role in children’s development.

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We value working collaboratively with families and the community to enrich children’s lives and learning through innovative programs.

 

We establish a sense of belonging and community by welcoming visits from parents and family throughout the day.

 

And, by holding family events and parent information sessions that provide opportunities to meet and form relationships with other families from the Centre, as well as providing opportunities for relaxed interactions with our educators.

Our history

We were founded in 1969 by ANU staff.

 

Since then, we have enjoyed a close and enduring relationship with the university.

 

The ongoing growth and development of our Centre have been largely due to the contributions of our community members over the years. 

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We acknowledge the Ngunawal & Ngambri people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we live, play and learn on. We recognise the Traditional Owners’ continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. 
 

We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and cultures, and to Elders past, present and emerging.

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