Member Resources

Service Philosophies

Woodrising Community Preschool and Child Care Centre Philosophy

We value natural learning in natural environments. We support the children to engage in interest based, exploratory play – something that is intrinsically motivated and not forced upon the children.

Service Philosophies

Rainbow Cottage Philosophy

The staff of Rainbow Cottage believes the children that come to our centre have a variety of personal experiences and environmental factors which contribute to personal development.

Service Philosophies

Quirindi Preschool Kindergarten Philosophy

This recipe is based on the book ‘A Mandate for Playful Learning in Preschool...’ Belonging, Being and Becoming, ‐ The Early Years Framework for Australia.

Service Philosophies

Possum Place Philosophy

Possum Place Child & Vacation Care Centres promote the value of childhood as a time when children as capable learners and co-constructors begin and continue their life journey. This is inclusive of respecting and embracing diversity and encouraging open collaboration and belonging for all participants.

Service Philosophies

Normanhurst West Community Preschool Philosophy

Our Preschool provides a play-based curriculum which can evolve and respond to the interests of each child, a warm, friendly and child safe environment with a flexible routine which allows children to feel secure in their ability to learn and play.
 

Service Philosophies

Gymea Community Preschool Philosophy

At Gymea Community Preschool we recognise the Dharawal people, the traditional owners of the land on which we learn and play. We acknowledge our responsibility to learn from the local Aboriginal community to implement practices and policies that are respectful of their land, language, culture and traditions. 

Simple Guides

Being on the Committee

This is a simple guide to being on the management committee for NSW long day care services and preschools.

Simple Guides

Education & Care Abbreviations

Managing an early education and care service means becoming familiar with the many abbreviations you will encounter. The following guide is designed to help you make sense of them.

Sample Required Policies

Sleep and rest for children

All children have individual sleep and rest requirements. Children need a comfortable relaxing environment to enable their bodies to rest. This environment must be safe and well supervised to ensure children are safe, healthy and secure in their environment.

Updated: 11 March 2022

Rattler

Issue 138

We hope that you enjoy this issue of Rattler, which begins with a spotlight on CELA member Armidale Community Preschool, who started Term 1 with their entire team falling ill with COVID. Director Sue Motley shares how she was able to ensure that the preschool remained open, while keeping a focus on educator wellbeing and health.

Broadside

Broadside - Omicron Pulse check report summary - MAR 22

Highlighting the fragility of funding arrangements and viability in early education and care.

Rattler

Issue 137

As 2021 draws to a close, we're thrilled to bring you our Rattler and Amplify! annual compendium. This year's compendium brings together some of the best Rattler and Amplify! stories from this year.