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Our Programs

0 - 2 years (6 weeks - 2 year olds)

Our 0 - 2 curriculum provides a calm, nurturing educational environment where secure relationships form the foundation for all learning. the first years of life are critical for developing trust, attachment and a strong sense of belonging. Educators respond sensitively to each child’s individual routines, cues and emerging interests, ensuring every child feels safe, valued and heard as a capable and active participant in their learning.

Focus Areas

· Building secure, responsive and respectful relationships

· Supporting emotional security and wellbeing

· Sensory exploration and discovery through play

· Early language and communication and social interaction

· Physical development through movement, exploration and supported risk-taking

What Learning Looks Like

· Individualised routines that honour each child's rhythms

· Floor-based play that encourages crawling, standing and walking

· Singing, storytelling and rich conversational interactions

· Sensory experiences using natural and open-ended materials

· Safe, supported outdoor exploration that promotes curiosity and confidence

We work closely with families to ensure continuity between home and the service, recognising parents and caregivers as children’s first and most influential teachers. This collaborative approach strengthens each child's learning, wellbeing and sense of identity, reflecting the principles and practices of the Early Years Learning Framework.

2 to 3 year olds

Our 2 - 3 curriculum nurtures growing independence, confidence and curiosity within a respectful, relationship rich educational environment.

During this stage, children are developing their identities, voices and social understanding. Educators listen deeply, model emotional safety and guide children as they learn to express themsleves, navigate relationships and participate meaningfully in their world.

Focus Areas

· Developing independence and self-help skills through everyday routines

· Emotional regulation and social competence and positive interactions

· Language growth, communication and early conversational skills

· Inquiry-based exploration that supports problem-solving and creativity

· Respectful guidance that promotes automony, agency and collaboration

What Learning Looks Like

· Collaborative group experiences that build belonging and shared learning

· Creative arts, music and movement that support expression and wellbeing

· Outdoor learning and nature play that encourage curiosity and confidence

· Early numeracy and literacy emerging through play, conversation and exploration

· Opportunities to make choices, follow interests and contribute to the learning environment

We encourage children to explore confidently, knowing they are supported by educators who value their ideas, emotions and emerging independence. our partnership with families strengthens continuity between home and education, ensuring each child feels secure, understood and empowered as a capable learner, reflecting the principles and practices of the Early Years Learning Framework.

Preschool (+3 year olds)

Our Preschool curriculum supports children to grow as confident, capable learners whilst honouring early childhood as a time of curiosity, creativity and meaningful discovery. As children prepare for their transition to school, we focus on strengthening their sense of identity, belonging and agency.

Educators design an inquiry-rich curriculum that encourages children to ask questions, investigate ideas and think critically, drawing on their interests, community connections and emerging skills.

Focus Areas

· School readiness through confidence and independence

· Early literacy and numeracy foundations

· STEM exploration through hands-on inquiry

· Cultural awareness and respect for diversity

· Leadership, collaboration and resilience

What Learning Looks Like

· Project-based learning and investigations that deepen thinking

· Creative arts, dramatic play and opportunities for self-expression

· Construction, design and problem-solving experiences

· Group discussions and shared decision-making and democratic participation

· Outdoor learning and sustainability practices and connection to the natural world

Children are supported to develop strong identities, positive relationships and the skills they need to thrive both at school and within our wider community. Our partnership with families ensures continuity between home and education, reflecting the principles and practices of the Early Years Learning Framework and promoting confident, capable learners who are ready for the next stage of their journey.

Our Commitment

Across all age groups, we are committed to creating an educational environment where every child feels safe, valued and empowered as a capable learner. our practice is grounded in relationships, cultural responsiveness and a deep respect for children's rights, identities and ways of being.

What Guides Our Practice

· Inclusive, culturally responsive approached that honour each child's background, strengths and community

· Genuine partnerships with families that support continuity between home and education

· Ethical, reflective and intentional teaching that upholds professional standards

· Ongoing improvement through critical reflection, collaboration and evidence-informed practice

· Protecting and promoting the best interests, safety and wellbeing of every child.

Children at Mungindi Daycare and Preschool are supported to grow as confident, capable and connected learners engaged with their community, their environment and the wider world.

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