UWS UNIque Kids Early Learning Campbelltown Child Care Centre

Centre Philosophy

In Respect of Children

We believe:

  • Children are capable and resourceful individuals and can investigate and participate within their learning environment
  • We will provide children with a warm, loving and caring environment that fosters the individual needs of each child
  • Children will be encouraged to develop by ensuring that they feel they belong. They are given the time to comprehend their world. (Being) and identify their development. (becoming)

In Respect of Families

We believe:

  • The family is the primary influence in a child’s life
  • Children benefit from positive partnerships between staff and families
  • We will provide the highest quality child care service to all families regardless of race, religion, social or economic background, culture, sex, creed or abilities.

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In Respect of Staff 

We believe:

  • Staff are motivated and committed to providing the best quality care to all children, they will utilise their knowledge of child development, Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Framework, Regulations to scaffold and nurture children’s experiences and development.
  • In acknowledging the individuality of each staff member and accept their right to hold differing points of view.
  • Staff members acknowledge that learning is life long and are committed to professional development.

In Respect of the Community

We believe:

  • That we as Early Childhood professionals have a responsibility to be advocates for Early Childhood Education in the local and wider community
  • We will work in co-operation with outside agencies and support services as needed.
  • Work in partnership with those that have interest in Early Childhood Education. Provide training opportunities for them to work closely with us and understand that they can be a valuable tool in updating our own knowledge and skills

Curriculum

The curriculum is developed from the children's demonstrated interests and strengths, inviting children to investigate, explore and consolidate concepts in a stimulating learning environment. The learning environment is viewed as an active contributor to children's learning and is supported by carers who scaffold children's learning, linking learning outcomes to the Early Years Learning Framework.

There is on-going reflections and documentation of our curriculum through portfolios, visual records, learning stories, daily experiences and identifying learning outcomes.

We promote positive attitudes towards exercise and healthy eating and empowering the children to make informed choices. We use our knowledge of child development, Early Years Learning Framework, children’s interests, abilities and family input to guide our curriculum.

Each child has a specific primary caregiver who programs for each child, developing their skills in all areas of the framework. Teachers build a comprehensive portfolio for each child, documenting skills development and recording special moments shared at the centre. Portfolios are available to view at anytime throughout the year and the portfolio is given at the end of each year as a special keepsake of their journey of learning at UWS Unique Kids Early Learning Campbelltown.

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School Readiness

Our school readiness program is largely incorporated into our overall program as we believe children are preparing in many ways all the time. Particular focus for school starters incorporates a social/emotional skills focus e.g. independence, identifying emotions, co-operation, negotiation, working individually and together. Language and literacy, lots of stories, exposure to various print media, drama, music, dance and mathematical/science concepts. Our popular IBM Kidsmart Computer program provides another medium for opportunities for children to engage with literacy, music, creativity, science and maths.
 

Hours of Operation

UNIque Kids is open from 7.30 am to 6.00 pm Monday to Friday. We are a long day care centre licensed for 38 children per day. We are licensed to care for children from the age of 6 weeks to 5 years. All primary contact staff have first aid certification.

The centre provides a scrumptious menu, incorporating seasonal variations as well as alternative meals for food allergies/intolerances.

We are an accredited Sun Smart Centre.

Our centre has maintained the highest quality accreditation status in all seven quality areas consecutively, the most recent in March 2009.

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2013 Fees

Our fees for;

University Staff and Students are;

  • $68 per day for 0-2's
  • $68.00 per day for 2-3’s
  • $64.00 per day for 3-6's

And for Non- University Staff and Students (General Community) are;

  • $71 per day for 0-2's
  • $71.00 per day for 2-3’s
  • $67.00 per day for 3-6's

Fees are required to be paid two weeks in advance.A two-week full fee deposit is required on enrolment. This deposit is refundable on leaving if two weeks notice is given.

Please discuss any reduction in fees with the Family Assistance Office (opens in a new window).

Holidays

UNIque Kids closes for three weeks over the Christmas/New Year period.

No fees are payable during this period.

Contact Us

Director: Lauren Ryman

University of Western Sydney Campbelltown Campus
Building 19 Goldsmith Avenue
Campbelltown NSW 2560

Telephone: + 61 2 4620 3536
Email: uniquekids@bigpond.com.au