A little bit about us...
Our Team
Since 2004, Kiddies Hut @ Diamond Beach has provided high-quality childcare for children aged 0-5 in Hallidays Point and the surrounding areas.
We have a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about providing the highest quality care and education for children in the early years...and your child could become one of them.
The team are lead, encouraged an inspired by owners Natalie and Colin. Natalie is an Early Childhood Teacher with over 30yrs experience in many early childhood settings and roles, and Colin is Diploma qualified having left his trade to focus on the centre and it's quality. They are both involved in the centre daily, as the Approved Providers and Nominated Supervisors.
The Educational Leader, Sarah, is also an Early Childhood Teacher who has also completed a Masters Degree in STEM. Together, Natalie and Sarah invest in each Educators continued learning journey as this builds on each individuals experience and knowledge and also ensures they remain inspired and motivated.
If you want a centre where you will see your child's Educators involved in their children's play and learning and one which values strong partnerships with families, then contact us today at (02) 6559 2020 to learn how we can support your child’s early education journey!
Our Philosophy
We believe that relationships are the key to every child developing to their fullest potential. Through Educators establishing trusting and respectful relationships with children and their families, children feel secure and comfortable to become involved in our curriculum and families feel more valued and comfortable in contributing to our programs and any shared decision making. We nurture children in their relationships with one another and guide them to be kind and respectful.
Educators who make the time to regularly communicate with all families builds a partnership in the care and education of the child where there is consistency between the home and centre. It provides the opportunity for us to learn more about, and build on, the child’s interests and skills as well as the cultures of each family which in turn influence our interactions, routines and programs.
Our play-based curriculums are centered around the interests, strengths and identified areas of need for each child. They are inclusive of children with additional needs and those from culturally diverse backgrounds and varying family structures. While our daily routines are consistent, times in our days are flexible which provides the chance to be spontaneous, promote independence and just be in the moment. We value the indoor and outdoor environments equally and place great emphasis on ensuring they are organized and aesthetically pleasing. By doing this we aim to incite intrigue, participation, exploration and investigation through self-initiated play.
Our programs are guided by the Early Years Learning Framework principles, practices and outcomes with nature pedagogy and indigenous culture being at the cornerstone of our curriculum. We place high value on maintaining healthy bodies and minds which impact our learning and behaviours.
Our local community is valued in the contribution it makes in our curriculum. We love opportunities to venture beyond the centre gates and to learn about the world around us. We believe this is integral in us all developing a love for the land on which we live and learn which we will then want to care for now and into the future.
We are committed to continual improvement across all areas of our service and aim to achieve this through reflective practice, research about current theories and approaches and professional development of our Educators.
Our Quality Rating
Since our journey began in 2004 we've dedicated ourselves to creating a haven of learning and growth in a nurturing and safe environment. The commitment by our owners, past and present Educators, families, and of course the children, in this vision has been recognised by our governing body ACECQA (The Australian Childrens Education and Care Quality Authority). For the past 6years we have been assessed as Exceeding National Quality Standards in all 7 areas of the standards.
These standards are; Educational Program and Practice, Children's Health and Safety, Physical Environment, Staffing Arrangements, Relationships With Children, Colaborative Partnerships with Families and Communities, Governance and Leadership.
Our Operating Hours
At Kiddies Hut, our educators are here Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 5:30pm, 50 weeks of the year. We do close for two weeks over the Christmas and New Year period to provide our Educators with a chance to rest, reset, and recharge in our beautiful town beside the sea.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will I know whose caring for my child each day?
You will have access to our staff roster as well as getting the opportunity to speak to one or more of us at drop off and pick-up.
Does my child need to attend the whole day?
Families can decide what hours best suit them as far as drop off and pick up times. We offer two sessions of care each day, a long day session and a short day session, and you can use all or only some of these hours.
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