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Providing a safe and welcoming environment where children are encouraged to grow and develop into confident little learners.
At Little Gum we believe in inclusion and recognize that each child is their own person, celebrating the special characteristics that make them unique.
Our program is a play-based program and follows the Early Learning Years Framework.
Our service is registered as a provider of Occasional Childcare and licensed with Children’s Services Victoria and registered to provide Childcare Subsidies.
We offer up to 16 places in total per day. You may be eligible to receive Childcare Benefits to reduce your fees.
Occasional Childcare programs support families by providing flexible care for children from 18 months to school age.
We offer both casual and permanent positions.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday:
9 am – 2 pm
Fees: $70 per day
Childcare Subsidy is available
Two weeks’ notice must be given in writing for any changes Waiting List
Choose a session to meet your child’s learning needs:-
Family Grouping Care is available to children from 18 months to five years of age. Children from the same family can attend sessions together. These sessions are ideal for younger children to have an opportunity to learn and play with older children.
Our Educational Program contributes to the following outcomes for children:
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the child will have a strong sense of identity
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the child will relate to and contribute to his or her world
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the child will have a strong sense of wellbeing
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the child will be a confident and involved learner
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the child will be an effective communicator.
At Little Gum we take all reasonable steps to ensure education and care is provided in a way that:
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encourages children to express themselves and their opinions
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gives children the opportunity to become self-reliant and develop self-esteem
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always maintains the dignity and rights of each child
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gives positive guidance and encouragement towards acceptable behavior
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has regard to the family and cultural values, age, physical and intellectual development, and abilities of each child being educated and cared for by the service.
Licensed under the Children’s Services Act 1996 (CS Act) and the new Children’s Services Regulations 2020
Staff to Child ratios allow educators to give more individual care and attention to your child, which helps them to develop better social and learning skills. Educators will develop more effective and meaningful relationships with your child, to help make sure they are engaged, happy and relaxed.
Two weeks notice must be given in writing for any changes
If you have any questions regarding the fees please contact:
Kerrie Harris- Enrolment Coordinator
Waiting List – Please add your details if you are enquiring
Choose a session to meet your family and child’s needs
Debitsuccess:
Parents will need to enter their bank account or credit card details through Home. Once you have agreed to the terms and conditions, payments will be deducted using your preferred method. The deductions will occur according to the billing cycle that is set up, two weeks for that specific parent.
Conditions of attendance:
Absences must be paid for and in the interest of staying safe and healthy children who are ill cannot attend.
Phone: 0417 467 734
Manager: Tracey Trueman
Enrolment Coordinator: Kerrie Harris
Team Leader: Rebekah Fraser
Childcare Subsidy (CCS)
The childcare subsidy is a financial assistance to cover the cost of child care.
How much you receive depends on a number of factors, including your family’s income, the age of your child, and the paid and unpaid activities, like your job or volunteer work, your family is involved in.
Extra support is available for some families, such as grandparents and great grandparents, and families experiencing temporary financial hardship.
The CSS is paid directly to providers to reduce the fees you pay.
Our Educational Program is aligned to the
National Quality Framework
The educational program contributes to the following outcomes for children:
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the child will have a strong sense of identity
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the child will be connected with and contribute to his or her world
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the child will have a strong sense of wellbeing
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the child will be a confident and involved learner
-
the child will be an effective communicator.
Educators take all reasonable steps to ensure education and care is provided in a way that:
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encourages children to express themselves and their opinions
-
gives children the opportunity to become self-reliant and develop self-esteem
-
always maintains the dignity and rights of each child
-
gives positive guidance and encouragement towards acceptable behaviour
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has regard to the family and cultural values, age, physical and intellectual development and abilities of each child being educated and cared for by the service
We recommend transitioning your child into Occasional Care in our community and family friendly service.
Child Safe Standards and our Service
We are committed to providing an environments where all children are safe, including those that are vulnerable and from diverse backgrounds.
We ensure that all Children feel safe, and their voices are heard about decisions that affect their lives.
We provide environments that inspires confidence, friendship, security, and happiness.
Reconciliation at our Service
Reconciliation is part of everything we do, we strive for a socially just and equitable Australia that is free of racism. We recognise our enormous opportunity every day, to shape the next generation of Australia’s children to recognise and respect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and heritage as a proud part of a shared identity.
Policies - Our service is registered under State Law
Currently we are aligning our policies to the National Standards
Please enquire manager@dromanacommunityhouse.org.au
Children's Services Act
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Acknowledgement of Country
We recognise the Bunurong/BoonWurrung people of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional carers of the land where we play and learn at Dromana Community House Early Learning.
We promise to continue caring for – The Land / the water ways / the animals / the people.
