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A community run non-profit child care centre and pre-school providing quality care and education for children from6 weeks to 6 years of age. |
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In the Blue Mountains |
Open - 7am - 6 pm, Mon to Fri Ph: (02) 4739 3688 |
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Warooga Preschool (3-6 years)
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Warooga Preschool RoomWarooga is a Dharug aboriginal word meaning ‘child’ |
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The Room |
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Our preschool room has 27 children between 3 and 6 years of age.
Four dedicated early childhood educators provide a learning environment that recognises the individual nature of each child.
With a variety of small group times, specific task times, structured and unstructured play experiences the Warooga team have specifically designed an atmosphere of learning, living and connecting.
Our innovative Transition to School program with visits to a school means that children have the opportunity to take an active role in their transition process. |
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Room Philosophy |
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Ø We believe that children learn through hands on experiences and support the importance of play in the child’s life.
Ø We believe that each child is individual and unique and deserves caring professionals to support, direct, collaborate and engage in learning with them.
Ø We believe in an ethos of attachment where relationships are important in the lives of child.
Ø We believe that the family plays the central role in the life of the child and that fostering relationships with the child’s family is important.
Ø We believe that transitions are an important part of children’s life and the best way to prepare a child for change is to help them develop the skills to engage in self learning. |
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Daily Routine |
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7.00am |
Indoor play. Children are welcomed and given the opportunity to explore the learning centres. Breakfast is offered. |
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8.40am |
Outdoor play and yard set up |
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9.00am |
Music/movement/drama group time |
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9.15am |
Morning tea is offered over the next 45 mins in small groups |
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10.00am |
Split aged group play. 4 years plus play outside, 3 years plus play inside |
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10.45 am |
Split aged group swap |
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11.30 am |
Focus group time. Children are split in to 3 focus groups for a planned interest based group time |
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12.00pm |
Lunchtime |
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12.45 pm |
Rest time and relaxation |
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1.00 pm |
Children who have participated in relaxation move to quiet activities |
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2.15 pm |
Social group time. Children are encouraged to share important news and events with peers. |
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2.30pm |
Outdoor play commences Afternoon tea is offered outside in small groups over the next hour. |
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4.45 pm |
Supper |
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6.00 pm |
Centre closes |
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Team |
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The staff in the Warooga Room work a variety of shifts across the day so that the person you greet of a morning may not be the one you say goodbye to of an evening. However every effort is made to ensure a communicative, collaborative team.
Keira: Bach Teaching Early Childhood – M, Tu, W. Keira joined our team in April 2006 and her focus on early literacy sees her as a valued member of the Blue Mountains Literacy Group to promote literacy across the mountains. Keira brings her dedication to education and learning to the Centre. Keira’s focus is the 4-5 year olds.
Belinda: Early Childhood Teacher – Thurs and Fri. Belinda joined our team in 2008 and with her experience both in Early Childhood settings and in formal school she is able to promote early childhood education and learning through her interest in project work. Belinda’s focus is the 4-5 year olds.
Kylie: Advanced Child Care Worker Qualified - Full Time. Kylie joined our team in 2007 with over 8 years experience in Early Childhood Education. Kylie has an energy and enthusiasm for children that instantly engages interactions and a bright and bubbly personality that children and families quickly warm to. Kylie’s focus is the 3-4 year olds.
Amy: Advanced Child Care Worker Qualified – Full Time. Amy joined Euroka in 2006. With over 8 years of experience Amy brings to the Warooga room her expertise, vibrant and energetic personality, knowledge in OH&S, under 2’s learning and a commitment to the 3-4 age group.
Annie: Advanced Child Care Worker Qualified – Full Time. Annie joins the team in March 2009 with experience working in a range of services. She has had a short introduction to our Centre through the 2-3 room and we look forward to her working in the Warooga team.
Cindy: Advanced Child Care Worker –Rostered day off person Mon and Fri – has been at Euroka since October 2005. As a long term staff her knowledge of the Centre practices, policies and philosophies will help her in 2009 as she takes on the role of rostered day off replacement for each of the three rooms. this valuable position not only allows Cindy to expand her experience and to share her expertise but ensures our Centre has a consistent, reliable and experienced staff member in place at all times.
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Home | What's on | About Us | Contact Us | Links Boori (0-2 yrs) | Muddi (2-3 yrs) | Warooga Pre School (3-6 yr) This page last modified 24 March 2009 |
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