Balwyn Community Centre Childcare is based in Surrey Hills and provides occasional care for up to 25 children within a safe and nurturing environment. This page outlines the benefits of occasional care and what to expect when you choose Balwyn Community Centre Child Care.
The Benefits of Occasional Child Care
Occasional Child Care provides a unique child care service. It is centred on creating an individualised, nurturing experience for your child within a smaller Centre and with qualified, passionate staff. At Balwyn Community Centre, we offer two sessions that can be purchased on a term-by-term basis.
For parents, the flexible hours of Occasional Care allow them to meet work-related and non-work-related commitments. It also gives them a much needed break from the hustle and bustle of being a parent! During those precious hours of Occasional Care you might choose to clean the house, run errands, attend a doctor’s appointment, or even have your hair done. Regardless of what you choose do, the break that comes with Occasional Care can do wonders for your health and wellbeing.
Your Child’s Experience
From drop-off to pick-up, your child will feel safe in our caring, nurturing environment. The child care program at BCC fosters creativity, friendship and play. During each session your child will:
- Learn how to share and work together as they socialise with other children
- Discover the joy of books with group story time and one-on-one reading
- Play games that focus on learning, team work and fun!
- Make new friends with children from all different backgrounds
- Listen to music and be encouraged to sing and dance
- Get outside and get active in our adventure playground and sandpit
If you have further questions you’re more than welcome to call the child care office.
Our Facilities
Our child care facility meets the highest standards for hygiene and cleanliness and our staff work hard to maintain a clean, safe and childproof environment. We have a large multi-purpose room, private bathroom and toilets, sleep room, outdoor playground and sandpit. Children are kept safe and secure with childproof gates, a large foyer entrance and security doors.
If you would like to view our child care facility you are welcome to book a tour.
The Balwyn Community Centre Difference
Our staff are what set Balwyn Community Centre apart! All of our staff are qualified and hold a Diploma in Children’s Services. Our staff have many years’ experience working with babies, toddlers and young children and work well together to create a safe and nurturing environment. They take pride in their position as a carer for your child and take the time to get to know each child one-on-one.
The nature of service can be quite different in larger child care centres and children may benefit from a smaller group and more personalised child care environment. We’re very proud at Balwyn Community Centre to have a small, tight-knit team who have each worked with us for a number of years. Parents report that they feel connected to our staff and trust that their children are in good hands when they leave.
Meet Our Staff
Our Philosophy
We believe that all children need a place to learn and explore, where they can build a sense of who they are and where they belong.
We recognise the importance of play as the basis of learning and aim to provide an environment that is warm, nurturing, inclusive and encouraging for all.
Our program is based on individual and group interests. Through observing and listening we can offer opportunities for children to grow and enhance their strengths, in both our indoor play space and our outdoor environment.
We are a team of experienced educators who respond to all children in a respectful manner, embracing diversity and encouraging each child’s efforts as they learn and master new skills. We also understand that learning and development are individualised experiences, so we encourage communication with all families to make sure their child is engaged and supported.
Each child brings their own cultural heritage, family history and life experience to our Centre and by sharing information and building partnerships with families, we can promote a sense of belonging for ever child in our care.
We believe that children never stop learning and that each day brings new experiences and opportunities for exploring the world around them Our aim is to provide a happy, safe, stimulating and fun environment for them to do so.
Our Policies
You can find a complete list of our childcare policies and procedures here.
