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Caroline Springs Child Care and Kindergarten

1 The Crossing, Caroline Springs, VIC 3023 A vibrant centre where children explore, play, and build early friendships in a safe, inspirational space.

Eltham North
Child Care

296 Ryans Road, Eltham North, VIC 3095 Surrounded by nature, this centre encourages curiosity and discovery through play and outdoor learning.

Laurimar Child Care and Early Learning

35 Flaxen Hills Road, Doreen, VIC 3754 Purpose-built for creativity, our Laurimar centre fosters independence, imagination and growth.

Laurimar Township Child Care and Kindergarten

12 Laurimar Boulevard, Doreen, VIC 3754 A close-knit learning community focused on confidence, collaboration and school readiness.

Communication

Communication

Little Flyers is an initiative of The Eltham College Foundation Ltd and has been inspired by ELTHAM College’s acclaimed Early Learning Centre.

For over 40 years ELTHAM College has been a leader in educating children from kindergarten to year 12 and since 2002 operated high quality child care through The Eltham College Foundation Ltd. In 2012 the management team at the Foundation assumed full responsibilities of their Centres.

While the business is owned and operated by The Eltham College Foundation Ltd, Little Flyers operates as Caroline Springs Child Care and Kindergarten, Eltham North Child Care, Kids on Collins Nursery and Early Education, Laurimar Child Care and Early Learning and Laurimar Township Child Care and Kindergarten.

‘Flying’ represents the freedom to learn, safe risk taking, striving for excellence, developing self-confidence and self-worth and being the best version of you. This is what we endeavour to offer your ‘Little Flyer’.

Little Flyers Learning Centres know that in an early education setting it is important for families and educators to form a partnership. Learning and development occur at their best when collaborative relationships are formed. Communication is a crucial element to the relationships and partnerships we form with families.

Individual educational and developmental reporting

Families will be able to log on using the My Family Lounge App to access your child’s learning portfolio which is a running record the educators use to document your child’s personal learning throughout the year. A link to download the App is available from http:/ /www.qikids.com.au/My-Family-Lounge. While this App is available to download now, you will not be able to sign in until you receive an invitation via email. This email will be sent out upon enrolment. Our dedicated staff will publish observations, program plans, and daily journals, which you will have access to at any time once you sign in. The program provides you with opportunities to contribute to your child’s learning. Please note you will only have access to the children linked to your account.

Verbal communication (via telephone or in person)

Little Flyers understands the importance of one-on-one conversations, whether they be over the phone or in person. Every family can contact their child’s room throughout the day. Simply call the Centre and your call will be directed straight to your child’s room. When you arrive to collect your child, Educators are available to discuss your child’s day and any other matters relating to your child. You can be assured that personal information will remain confidential.

Educational information communicated through displays

In each of our Centres and rooms you will find many displays of learning. These may include project work, creative work, photos, children’s dialogue or learning webs. These displays of learning are made visible as a reminder to children, families and educators of the group learning we have undertaken together.

Group educational and developmental reporting

A general program plan can be found in each of the rooms which will advise you on the overall room goals and interests as well as intentional teaching and learning outcomes. Please see your child’s educators to find out where this is displayed in the room.

TV monitor and digital photo frames

Educators and Centre Directors will often use monitors and digital photo frames to display learning, upcoming events, community reminders, and community events.

Monday to Friday, 6:30am–6:30pm