Educational Programs

Play-Based Program

Developed in accordance with the Early Years Learning Framework, each day is different, fun and experimental. Our educators focus on each individual child’s interest to develop inviting play spaces where each child feels safe and secure to be involved in day to day activities with excitement.

Our service is rated as ‘Meeting the National Quality Standards’ and we strive to be better everyday. Our programs are inclusive, flexible and inviting.

Our children help to develop the program through daily discussions, reflection and their overall interests.

Sustainability

Our children are encouraged to help us to plant, water and care for our vegie patches and gardens.

Showing respect and empathy for the world around us is an important skill and it is vital that we understand how to care for the environment.

As part of our program, educators take the time to discuss and educate children on the impact our everyday footprints have on the wide environment. We promote sustainability through recycling and composting.

Community Connections

Making connections within educators and peers, fosters positive relationships which provides children with emotional support, builds trust and a sense of belonging.

Engaging in the local community through incursions and excursions builds positive partnerships.

Outdoor Environment

Outdoor play remains one of the most essential aspects of a child’s physical development.

We have a large beautiful outdoor environment and verandahs. These allow us to offer unique experiences that promote investigation and growth.

The children have the freedom to explore nature, engage in various physical activities, and interact socially with others, all providing them with the foundation for a healthy body and mind.

School Readiness

Ensuring each child is prepared and ready to take the next step in their learning journey.

Here at HECC, we believe school readiness starts from your child’s very first day. We use play, music, rhymes and songs to develop communication and literacy skills along with self help opportunities that encourage each child to be independent and autonomous.

In our Inventors Room, each child is supported and encourage to express themselves, be involved in the program and develop their social and emotional skills, ready for ‘big school’. This is our most ‘structured’ room as it helps each child to bridge the gap between childcare and a formal school setting.

A core focus on being fully ready for school is assisted through our various daily experiences and programs that happen in each room. Children are invited to participate in group times, transitional experiences and indoor and outdoor activities.

Mindfulness and Meditation

We employ a Yoga teacher, who comes weekly, to enhance the children’s physical, emotional and mental well being.

Yoga, mindfulness and meditation can help to relax, unwind and promote positive learning skills.

We are a ‘Be You’ service and we understand the importance of mental health in children and the impacts it can have on their learning. We strive to make strong connections with each child so they feel supported and safe here at the centre.

Literacy and Numeracy

Providing a fun approach to literacy and numeracy to encourage communication and information sharing.

Using the element of play, literacy and numeracy skills are developed in a fun, flexible way and opens up the opportunity for interest, investigation and discovery.

We love using songs, books, puppets and real world scenarios and conversations to develop strong literacy and numeracy skills that are built upon each day.

What to expect…

HECC operates 50 weeks per year and closes for 2 weeks over the Christmas / New Year period and on public holidays. No Fees are charged for the period between Christmas / New Year however fees are still applicable for all public holidays.

Currently (as of July 2023) HECC’s fee structure is as follows;

• $140.67 per day (excl. CCS).

• $400 bond per enrolment is payable prior to your child’s first day.

All families are encouraged to apply for Childcare Subsidy prior to your child commencing with HECC to reduce your out of pocket expenses for childcare fees. This is done via your Centrelink portal in MyGov. In the event your child does start without your CCS entitlements being received, full fees are payable.

Your child’s daily fees include the following.

• All nutritional meals provided

• All nappies, wipes, sunscreen

• All programs and experiences

• All incursions and excursions

We do ask that you pack your child a change of clothes, a sun hat, a water bottle and bed sheets for rest time.