“it takes a village to raise a child” 

 

 

Situated in a Heritage Building surrounded by our gardens on Kaurna land, Norwood Community Creche has been providing children with education and care in a rich and meaningful environment for over 40 years.  

 

On entering our play-based environment the sound of children, happily interacting with each other and educators, enjoying quiet moments, collaborative moments, moments of construction, imagination and creativity.

 

A space, both indoors and outdoors, that cultivates each child’s own natural desire to learn. By allowing our children the excitement of learning by choice and providing an interesting and stimulating environment, children develop curiosity, learn to face challenges and build resilience.

 

The independence of their environment enables our children to be into control, to make choices, manage daily challenges, develop self esteem, develop a sense of confidence, be courageous, the older children help younger children which develops social conscience.  

 

We acknowledge that every child is special and unique, and foster a sense of belonging through warm and secure attachments with trusted educators.

 

Respect and kindness are embedded in our centre reflecting our meaningful connections with children and parents in our secure and safe environment. The conversations, the chatter between educators and parents, reciprocal relationships are formed, and our parents are active participants in our centre. The parents offer diverse perspectives, resources and cultural insights that enrich our environment.  

 

Working together, “everyone in” attitude of all staff enables our centre to be a flexible and fluid environment, driven by a truly holistic approach by staff who are committed to the centre. Dedicated staff constantly engage in webinars, broadening their knowledge and meeting the required NQS and EYLF.  Working for each other, being supportive, celebrating individual achievements, the staff are the soul and heartbeat of our centre. 

 

We are a community, where everyone is celebrated, it’s inclusive, it’s fun, filled with happiness, its nurturing, a place where children can flourish and develop, where we are all on a learning journey together, this is our village.