Orientation

Parents and children are able to visit the Centre for short periods before enrolment.  Fees are not charged for this time, however, the parents must stay with their child. 

Relationships with Parents

We believe that our role is to support the family, and that we work together as partners in the care and early education of children.  Parents are welcome in the Centre at any time.  Comments, suggestions and programme evaluations are valued.


Parent Involvement

Parents are welcome visitors at any time.  Parents and other family members are encouraged to share a cultural activity with the children such as craft, cooking, musical experience - your input into our program is valued.

Parents are also welcomed to and encouraged to attend our Parent Committee meetings.  These are held on the last Wednesday of each month, at 6.00 pm at the Centre. Please look for notices on the front door or the purple notice board in the foyer.  

Parent/Centre Communication

Each family is allocated a pocket outside their oldest child’s room.  This is used to distribute information, e.g. our monthly newsletters, accounts and receipts.

The purple board on the wall between the babies and toddlers rooms in the foyer is used to convey information to parents.  The message books next to your child’s sign in/out book are also used to let parents know about their child’s day.
Parent Grievance

We value parents’ comments and suggestions.  If you have any concerns in any area of our work, please follow this procedure:
 
1.    Speak with your child's group leader.  He/she will be able to arrange with the Director for additional staff to supervise children so you and the carer can speak     freely.

2.    If you are not satisfied with the outcome, then please arrange a time to speak with the Director.

3.    If not satisfied with outcome forward a letter to the Parent Committee and Council.