Blue Room
About the Room
In the Blue Room, there are up to 15 children with 3 educators. In this room we cater to children aged two to three and a half years. We provide a range of fun and educational experiences for your child on a daily basis.
What we provide
Sunscreen
Clean bedding & sheets
Nappies
Meals
Meal Times
Breakfast: 7:00 - 8:00 am
Morning tea: 9:30 am
Lunch: 11:30 am
Afternoon tea: 2:30 pm
Late snack: 5:30 pm (Please note this is not dinner but is a small snack to get them through the afternoon and receive dinner at home)
Please see the Weekly Menu for the fresh daily food provided.
Toilet Training
Toilet training is a big and exciting new step for you and your child. In the Blue room we will help you determine when your child may be ready for this new step. In partnership with parents we will work out the best way of introducing this new routine to your child. Please feel comfortable to approach your child’s room leader with any questions about toilet training.
Sleep Time
Sleep time in the Blue room is at approx. 12 pm following lunch time. Children are welcome to bring a comforter such as a dummy, teddy, or favourite wrap. Children that do not longer require a day sleep can engage in educational quiet experiences. Families who want their child to sleep for a certain amount of time needs to take into consideration our Sleep and rest Policy.
What to bring
A labelled sun hat
Labelled change of clothes
A labelled jumper (In particular in the colder months)
Labelled sleep time comforter/ dummy (if needed)
Please keep these items in the child’s bag and place in locker provided.
As a way of developing your child’s self-help skills, we ask the children to return their belongings in their bag throughout the day unless being used. This may include: hats, dummies, bottles and sleep time comforters. This will encourage the children to look after their belongings and enhance their independence. Family participation would be appreciated in this learning phase.
Programming
The Blue room offers a program that will create new and exciting challenges for your child. Children are encouraged to explore and play in their new environment, therefore enhancing their social skills and allowing them to learn social competence. Through intentional teaching practices your child will be exposed to educational experiences. Group times allow for your child to participate in group experiences and discussions. Our program follows the children’s interest and aims to extend your Childs knowledge and further develop their skills.
Self Help Skills
Self-help skills are encouraged in the blue room by empowering the children to become independent. Children are assisted as they develop the skills to wash their hands on their own, put their shoes on and feed themselves.