Kids College is a quality childcare centre with an EXCEEDING THE NATIONAL STANDARDS rating on the old system in 2016 and again on the new system in 2019. Kids College is proudly owned and managed by the Scafidas family. We were very lucky and finally had our dream come true, to create a wonderful loving
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National Quality Standards Areas>QA 1 Educational Program and practice, National Quality Standards Areas>QA 3 Physical Environments, National Quality Standards Areas>QA 6 Collaborative partnerships with families and communities
Educational value of animal visits at Kids College
At Kids College we have pets and we also have animals that visit us regularly each bringing a valuable learning experience for the children. We have had Australian wildlife visits, chicken hatchings, worm farm visits, RSPCA visits and farm animal visits. Observing, interacting with and learning to care for an animal can be a valuable
National Quality Standards Areas>QA 1 Educational Program and practice, National Quality Standards Areas>QA 5 Relationships with children
Why Dr Seuss is our favourite author at Kids College
Why Dr Seuss is our favourite author at Kids College At Kids College we got to thinking about our favourite authors and how powerful books actually are. We realised whilst we all hold many different books dear, we all have a love for Dr Seuss. The insightful messages and the sheer fun of reading Dr
National Quality Standards Areas>Qa 4 Staffing arrangements
Early Childcare Educators Appreciation day at Kids College Childcare
Early Childcare Educators Appreciation day at Kids College Childcare At Kids College we have a lovely tradition of doing fluffy bunnies. Fluffy bunnies is where each of our staffing team members writes an anonymous compliment to each other. We compile the lists and each of our ladies gets her list of compliments. It is so lovely
National Quality Standards Areas>QA 1 Educational Program and practice, National Quality Standards Areas>QA 3 Physical Environments, National Quality Standards Areas>QA 6 Collaborative partnerships with families and communities
Kids College is teaching children to take care of our oceans
Kids College is teaching children to take care of our oceans Kids College is teaching the importance of keeping our oceans clean. We have a local Eco Artist Vee, who creates the most spectacular works of art, completely out of discarded plastic and rope she finds washed up on her local beach. Artist Vee mission
National Quality Standards Areas>QA 1 Educational Program and practice, National Quality Standards Areas>QA 5 Relationships with children
EBRU ART THERAPY AT KIDS COLLEGE
EBRU Art Therapy at Kids College Kids College welcomed international artists Edip and Irena to do an “Introduction to the Mystery of Ebru – marbling Art” with our 4 year Kindy class last year. Kids College are proud to be the first and only childcare in Australia to be holding this amazing incursion with international
National Quality Standards Areas>QA 1 Educational Program and practice, National Quality Standards Areas>QA 6 Collaborative partnerships with families and communities
Kids College Celebrating Makuru in June and July
In June and July we celebrate the Noongar season of Makuru, we recognize NAIDOC week in the ways we can. This year NAIDOC week was postponed however we are still doing what we can and reflecting on the past activites we have done. Last year we welcomed Josh Kelly who visited Kids College. We are
National Quality Standards Areas>QA 1 Educational Program and practice, National Quality Standards Areas>QA 5 Relationships with children, National Quality Standards Areas>QA 6 Collaborative partnerships with families and communities
Kids College, experts in teaching Emotional Intelligence
Kids College specializes in the ground-breaking work of fostering emotional intelligence. Over our thirteen-year history Kids College has grown and developed a very high level of expertise in fostering emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence is defined as the ability to monitor one’s own and others’ feelings and emotions, to discriminate among them and to use this
National Quality Standards Areas>QA 6 Collaborative partnerships with families and communities
Kids College Childcare celebrating Djeran in April and May
In April and May we celebrate the Noongar season of Djeran and recognize National Reconciliation week. We are all part of our shared Australian culture and we take great delight in our place as early childhood educators to share and celebrate Australia’s Indigenous heritage and build a strong foundation of shared love, respect and caring.
National Quality Standards Areas>QA 3 Physical Environments
Kids College Science Citizens Butterflies
Kids College Science Citizens Butterflies We are all very excited to be learning about caterpillars and the magical transformation they go through to become butterflies. Our caterpillars will form a chrysalis within two weeks and that the adult butterfly will emerge approximately two weeks later. When they are ready we will release our butterflies. Monarch
National Quality Standards Areas>QA 1 Educational Program and practice, National Quality Standards Areas>Qa 7 Governance and leadership
Kids College Theorists that inform our Philosophy
Kids College Theorists that inform our Philosophy At Kids College we base our philosophy on research, theories, content knowledge, practice evidence and our understanding of the children and families that make up our Kids College family. Kids College draws on a number of theorists to create the very best educational environment for our Kids College
National Quality Standards Areas>QA 1 Educational Program and practice, National Quality Standards Areas>QA 3 Physical Environments
Kids College Chickens Hatching
Each year we welcome chicken eggs to Kids College to witness the wonderful moment of their hatching. They come with usually around twelve eggs, a brood box and an incubator. Our eggs spend two weeks with us while they hatch out and the children see the process of their birth. Thank you to Living Eggs
Education, National Quality Standards Areas>QA 1 Educational Program and practice
A MIXED BAG OF THEORISTS INFORM KIDS COLLEGE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Kids College draws on a number of theorists to create the very best educational environment for our Kids College families. We believe that not every child learns in the same say, so we embed influences from the following theorists to ensure we are inclusive of all the children under our care. Having a full tool box in
National Quality Standards Areas>QA 1 Educational Program and practice, National Quality Standards Areas>Qa 7 Governance and leadership
Our shared Vision for Kids College Childcare: rated as exceeding the national standards
Our shared Vision for Kids College Childcare: rated as exceeding the national standards KIDS COLLEGE CHILDCARE RATED AS EXCEEDING THE NATIONAL STANDARDS KIDS COLLEGE HAS BEEN RATED AS EXCEEDING THE NATIONAL STANDARDS IN 2015 ON THE PREVIOUS NATIONAL QUALITY SYSTEM AND NOW RATED AGAIN IN OCT 2019 AS EXCEEDING ON THE NEW NATIONAL QUALITY STANDARDS.
National Quality Standards Areas>QA 6 Collaborative partnerships with families and communities, National Quality Standards Areas>Qa 7 Governance and leadership
What should you look for when choosing the best childcare service for your family?
What should you look for when choosing the best childcare service for your family? We believe each family should make the decision on which centre is the perfect fit for them and their family. So, we have written out some advice on how to choose a centre which will hopefully put the power of making
National Quality Standards Areas>QA 1 Educational Program and practice, National Quality Standards Areas>QA 5 Relationships with children, National Quality Standards Areas>QA 6 Collaborative partnerships with families and communities, National Quality Standards Areas>Qa 7 Governance and leadership
Kids College 4 year Kindy Imagineers Explorers Programme of Learning
Kids College is particularly proud of our unique educational curriculum. With specialized age-appropriate educational opportunities specially developed for each age group to align with smooth seamless transition to school. Each child moves up an age group when they are ready for the next step. This article discusses everything you need to know as your child
National Quality Standards Areas>QA 1 Educational Program and practice, National Quality Standards Areas>QA 5 Relationships with children, National Quality Standards Areas>QA 6 Collaborative partnerships with families and communities, National Quality Standards Areas>Qa 7 Governance and leadership
Kids College 3 year Kindy Adventurers Programme of Learning
Kids College is particularly proud of our unique educational curriculum. With specialized age-appropriate educational opportunities specially developed for each age group to align with smooth seamless transition to school. Each child moves up an age group when they are ready for the next step. This article discusses everything you need to know as your child
National Quality Standards Areas>QA 2 Children's Health and Safety, Uncategorized
Kids College Childcare Preparing families for Cyber Security
Cyber security is a topic that affects us all in the modern society and we need to be mindful of how we prepare our young children for the technology rich world they are growing up with. Whilst the wonderful world of technology is a treasure trove of information and entertainment we do need to be
National Quality Standards Areas>QA 1 Educational Program and practice, National Quality Standards Areas>QA 5 Relationships with children, National Quality Standards Areas>QA 6 Collaborative partnerships with families and communities, National Quality Standards Areas>Qa 7 Governance and leadership
Kids College 2 Year old Toddlers Explorers Programme of Learning
Kids College 2 Year old Toddlers Explorers Programme of Learning Kids College is particularly proud of our unique educational curriculum. With specialized age-appropriate educational opportunities specially developed for each age group to align with smooth seamless transition to school. Each child moves up an age group when they are ready for the next step. This
National Quality Standards Areas>QA 1 Educational Program and practice, National Quality Standards Areas>QA 5 Relationships with children, National Quality Standards Areas>QA 6 Collaborative partnerships with families and communities, National Quality Standards Areas>Qa 7 Governance and leadership
Kids College Babies Discoverers Programme of Learning
Kids College is particularly proud of our unique educational curriculum. With specialized age-appropriate educational opportunities specially developed for each age group to align with smooth seamless transition to school. Each child moves up an age group when they are ready for the next step. This article discusses everything you need to know as your child
National Quality Standards Areas>QA 2 Children's Health and Safety, National Quality Standards Areas>Qa 4 Staffing arrangements, National Quality Standards Areas>Qa 7 Governance and leadership
Food Safety at Kids College Childcare
At Kids College we provide healthy food and encourage healthy living principles. We provide all the food for your little ones fresh from our kitchen made by our two chefs. We also work to very high hygiene and safety standards, especially with our food preparation. This article covers our food safety practices. For more information
National Quality Standards Areas>QA 3 Physical Environments, National Quality Standards Areas>Qa 7 Governance and leadership
Kids College is teaching Global Citizenship
Teaching global citizenship is teaching about how we are affecting the wider world and taking an active role to work with others to make our planet more equal, fair and sustainable. Global citizenship encompasses cultural respect, social justice, diversity amongst other values involving environmentalism, recycling and sustainability. Global citizenship is all about encouraging young people to
National Quality Standards Areas>QA 1 Educational Program and practice, National Quality Standards Areas>QA 2 Children's Health and Safety, National Quality Standards Areas>QA 6 Collaborative partnerships with families and communities
Kids College children learning about emergency services
Triple Zero (000) is Australia’s primary emergency number for requesting assistance from police, fire, or ambulance services. There are many examples, from both Australia and overseas, where children as young as four years old have played a pivotal role in saving lives and property by calling Triple Zero and providing the information needed to obtain
National Quality Standards Areas>QA 2 Children's Health and Safety
Understanding the science behind children’s sleep
Understanding the science behind children’s sleep Sleeping is such an important topic for us all, particularly children’s sleep. A healthy sleep pattern sets us all up for a successful day. At different ages and stages of your child’s life they are learning new things in all aspects of their lives including sleep and rest. Did
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