Centre Philosophy and Goals
We aim to provide a safe and positive learning environment where children, families and educators feel a strong sense of belonging.
At Wee Wonders, we are committed to providing high-quality care that fosters attitudes of mutual respect, open relationships, and support between staff, children, families and management. We recognise the importance of the first five years of a child’s life and how this period is fundamental to their overall development.
We believe that each family knows their child best, and we celebrate the uniqueness of every child. We work in partnership to build positive relationships with families, ensuring the best outcomes and continuity of learning for all children in our care.
We ensure that our program is accessible and meaningful, and that it supports children and families with diverse abilities and perspectives. This commitment to inclusion, respect and acceptance extends to visitors, students and staff members.
We acknowledge Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and celebrate and embed their cultural richness into the teaching and learning at our centre. In particular, we respectfully acknowledge the traditional lands of the Gadigal and Bidjigal people on which Wee Wonders stands, and we strive to deepen our knowledge of and connection with the Gadigal and Bidjigal people, past and present.
We follow an interest-based curriculum that incorporates children’s current knowledge, ideas, cultures, abilities and interests into their learning. We place strong emphasis on learning through play and value the importance of intentional teaching. Through play, children are provided with opportunities to talk, listen, experiment, explore, discover, solve problems and, most importantly, build friendships.
We value a warm and natural environment that encourages children to connect with nature while learning to assess risk, challenge themselves and make discoveries. With appropriate support, children are empowered to make decisions about risk in play, creating rich opportunities for learning, problem-solving and developing social competence. Our spaces remain flexible to support children’s learning and respond to their individual and shared interests.
We embed sustainable practices into children’s daily routines and experiences. Families and the wider community are encouraged to adopt sustainable practices and contribute ideas to our program.
Wee Wonders is committed to achieving the seven areas of the National Quality Framework (NQF) by continuously improving the quality of our service. We maintain high standards of care through ongoing evaluation of our practices and continuous professional development for our educators.
Where children can develop confidence and positive self-esteem within a supportive and secure environment.
Promote each child’s confidence and positive self-image through a range of experiences and opportunities that build on their understandings, skills and values, and support their success.
Encourage children to develop independence and form their own identity.
Positive Relationships with Children
Create an environment where all children feel a genuine sense of belonging.
Provide a setting that reflects the individuality of every child in our care.
Foster children’s interests and ideas by incorporating them into the daily program.
Create meaningful and intentional play-based learning environments.
A Sense of Belonging
Welcome families into our service and encourage active participation in our program and centre activities.
Promote strong partnerships with families, recognising that each family knows their child best.
Family Involvement
Curriculum
Align our centre with the Early Years Learning Framework and the National Quality Framework.
Provide intentional teaching opportunities for all children in our care.
Base our curriculum on children’s interests, incorporating their knowledge, ideas, culture, abilities and experiences.
Strengthen connections within the local community.