Our SERVICE Philosophy
Our Play Room
Annie’s Angels Play And Development Centre’s image of the child is that he or she comes into the world capable, with a passion for relationships, activity, exploration, and discovery. Our goal is to foster a strong, positive self-image within your child and we strive to enhance both natural curiosity and creativity through belonging, being and becoming.
In Relation to the Educators
Our Educators are of service to children and families. To offer love, responsive and warm interactions and support and to provide the children with guidance, care and protection. The Educators’ role is to facilitate the development of each child's uniqueness and diversity. Educators provide opportunities that enable each child to reach his or her full potential as an individual and as a contributing member of his or her community, providing a sound base for future learning.
In Relation to the Children
In order for babies, toddlers and young children to grow and develop to their full potential they need to develop trust in themselves and others through attachment relationships. They need to have their physical needs met by responsive and caring adults with whom they have loving relationships. They need the opportunity to explore and play in the environment without fear or harm, under the guidance of respectful adults who are willing collaborators in their development. Children are diverse individuals and develop at their own pace.
In Relation to the Environment
Both the human and physical environments have a major influence on the development of infants, toddlers and young children. The environment is the third teacher. The human environment is characterized by respectful, responsive and reciprocal interactions in every instance, being between management, Educators, families and children. The physical environment is safe to offer challenges and opportunities for problem solving, agency and autonomy and to promote the health and emotional well-being of the child. Positive surrounding helps to develop a sense of security where children feel comfortable to take risks and learn through play. The environment is natural and sustainable and practices to uphold this are embedded.
In Relation to Families
Children’s development is influenced by the social and diverse cultural context in which they live. Very young children need continuity and stability with regard to expectations and child rearing practices. Babies, toddlers and young children need to know that there is mutual respect and understanding between their primary care givers and the child care Educators and that family individual differences are considered and welcomed. We encourage families to spend time in the service and support open communication and the building of strong, positive, connective relationships. Supporting parents and parenting has positive influences on well-being and developmental outcomes for children. We believe in listening to the needs of families and offering support by sharing understandings and resources about parenting. We believe in offering families the opportunity to be involved in the service and participate in many ways and that the service becomes a welcome extension to each child’s family life.
In Relation to the Community
Children and families using the service can create a sense of community and the program has a duty to foster links between the children, the families and the community. Making connections that bind people together and being engaged in community helps children construct their identity. We will focus on connectedness with each other and the wider world. We provide a supportive environment for the diverse families within our community and believe this reflects who we are. We recognise that diversity contributes to the richness of our whole community. We honour local history, local Aboriginal land, individual histories, cultures, languages, traditions, child rearing practices and lifestyle choices of all our families.
In Relation to Learning, Continuous Improvement and Reggio Emilia
Annie’s Angels Play And Development Centre has embraced the Reggio Emilia early childhood education philosophy. One of the key elements is Emergent Curriculum which allows Educators to respond to children’s ideas as the curriculum unfolds. Projects follow the children’s interests and Educator’s support and nurture children’s rich relationships with the world around them. Children use language and artistic media to discover and express ideas. We will continue to explore and learn about the Reggio approach and encourage families to join us in this learning journey, whilst embracing the Early Years Learning Frameworks. We are committed to continuous improvement and reflective practice embedded in all areas of the service.
(June 2022 version)
Reviewed by Educators and Families
In Relation to the Educators
Our Educators are of service to children and families. To offer love, responsive and warm interactions and support and to provide the children with guidance, care and protection. The Educators’ role is to facilitate the development of each child's uniqueness and diversity. Educators provide opportunities that enable each child to reach his or her full potential as an individual and as a contributing member of his or her community, providing a sound base for future learning.
In Relation to the Children
In order for babies, toddlers and young children to grow and develop to their full potential they need to develop trust in themselves and others through attachment relationships. They need to have their physical needs met by responsive and caring adults with whom they have loving relationships. They need the opportunity to explore and play in the environment without fear or harm, under the guidance of respectful adults who are willing collaborators in their development. Children are diverse individuals and develop at their own pace.
In Relation to the Environment
Both the human and physical environments have a major influence on the development of infants, toddlers and young children. The environment is the third teacher. The human environment is characterized by respectful, responsive and reciprocal interactions in every instance, being between management, Educators, families and children. The physical environment is safe to offer challenges and opportunities for problem solving, agency and autonomy and to promote the health and emotional well-being of the child. Positive surrounding helps to develop a sense of security where children feel comfortable to take risks and learn through play. The environment is natural and sustainable and practices to uphold this are embedded.
In Relation to Families
Children’s development is influenced by the social and diverse cultural context in which they live. Very young children need continuity and stability with regard to expectations and child rearing practices. Babies, toddlers and young children need to know that there is mutual respect and understanding between their primary care givers and the child care Educators and that family individual differences are considered and welcomed. We encourage families to spend time in the service and support open communication and the building of strong, positive, connective relationships. Supporting parents and parenting has positive influences on well-being and developmental outcomes for children. We believe in listening to the needs of families and offering support by sharing understandings and resources about parenting. We believe in offering families the opportunity to be involved in the service and participate in many ways and that the service becomes a welcome extension to each child’s family life.
In Relation to the Community
Children and families using the service can create a sense of community and the program has a duty to foster links between the children, the families and the community. Making connections that bind people together and being engaged in community helps children construct their identity. We will focus on connectedness with each other and the wider world. We provide a supportive environment for the diverse families within our community and believe this reflects who we are. We recognise that diversity contributes to the richness of our whole community. We honour local history, local Aboriginal land, individual histories, cultures, languages, traditions, child rearing practices and lifestyle choices of all our families.
In Relation to Learning, Continuous Improvement and Reggio Emilia
Annie’s Angels Play And Development Centre has embraced the Reggio Emilia early childhood education philosophy. One of the key elements is Emergent Curriculum which allows Educators to respond to children’s ideas as the curriculum unfolds. Projects follow the children’s interests and Educator’s support and nurture children’s rich relationships with the world around them. Children use language and artistic media to discover and express ideas. We will continue to explore and learn about the Reggio approach and encourage families to join us in this learning journey, whilst embracing the Early Years Learning Frameworks. We are committed to continuous improvement and reflective practice embedded in all areas of the service.
(June 2022 version)
Reviewed by Educators and Families