Hours of Operation

Litte Seeds is open 52 weeks of the year Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays.
The licensed hours of care are from 6.30am to 6.30pm.

Child Care Enrolment information

Upon offer of a position at the Centre, an enrolment holding fee is payable to secure the booking. The holding fee of $50 is non refundable if you choose not to continue with your enrolment. When your child begins enrolment, the $50 is then transferred to your account.

During the enrolment process families receive an enrolment pack via email, containing our Parent Handbook and a link to our online Enrolment Forms. All Enrolments Forms, along with a copy of your child’s immunisation records and child’s Birth certificate are required prior to your child starting at the Centre.

Transitioning into Little Seeds

Whilst you are enrolling at Little Seeds, our Director and educators will take time to get to know the needs of you and your child. Each room will have an information booklet for you to take home, outlining our flexible room routine and some helpful information regarding what to bring to care daily. Little Seeds offer transition stay and plays before your enrolment start date. These 1 hour visits assist both children and families to become familiar with the environment, our educators and room routines. We encourage families to book in as many visits as required for each individual family as they are a great opportunity to make your child feel safe and secure in their new environment and to ensure their transition to the Centre is a positive and happy experience.

What we provide

• An engaging and meaningful program which values and builds on children’s strengths, skills and knowledge.
• Daily Nutrious Meals – morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea.
• A Government approved Kindergarten Program delivered by an experienced Early Childhood Teacher
• Highly trained and passionate child care educators.
• A stimulating large natural outdoor play area.
• A Range of Extra-Curricular programs – weekly circus and sports program (3-5years) no extra cost, dance (fees do apply)
• Entertaining and educational shows/performers throughout the year (no additional cost) Eg – Henny Penny Hatching Program, Lucas Proudfoot Circular Rhythm, Police and Fire Visits, Reptile shows.
• Special events and themed days e.g. Mother Day & Fathers Day afternoon teas,
• Grandparents Day Afternoon Tea, Book Week Parade and Christmas Concert.

What to bring – daily requirements

• A broad brimmed or legionnaires hat for sun safety.
• At least two sets of clothing (clearly labelled with your child’s name)
• The Centre supplies sunscreen. We do ask that parents apply sunscreen to their children before arriving at the centre, or use the sunscreen station set up in the foyer. Educators will re-apply sunscreen prior to going outside. If your child requires sensitive sunscreen, we do ask that you provide this with your child’s name labelled on it.
• Sipper cup or drink bottle, with your child’s name clearly labelled.
• Bottles containing dairy, formula or breast milk (clearly labelled with your child’s name).
• Any items of comfort such as dummies, soft toys, blankets etc.
• If your child is toilet training, sufficient underwear for throughout the day.

Medical conditions and allergies

At the time of enrolment you will be asked to identify if your child has a medical condition, including the diagnosis of asthma, diabetes or anaphylaxis. Any child at the Centre who has a specific health care need, allergy or relevant medical condition is required to provide a copy of their Management/Emergency Action Plan from their doctor and develop a Risk Minimisation Plan and Communication Plan in consultation with the service. The safety and wellbeing of all children at the Centre is our highest priority and every precaution is taken to protect children from harm or hazard. All our Educators hold First Aid Certificates including training asthma and anaphylaxis management and CPR training.

Family involvement and building our community

At Little Seeds, we believe that family involvement is essential to providing high quality care and education for children. We recognise that family are their child’s first and most important teachers and we value the unique perspectives, experiences and contributions that families bring to our centre. Family involvement helps to build trust and relationships through regular communication and collaboration between families and educators, supports children’s learning, enhances quality care through family feedback and insights and promotes a sense of community. We encourage families to participate in their child’s program and attend parent information meetings and social functions (Prep Transition afternoons, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, Grandparents’ Day etc).

Extra Curricular

Here at Little Seeds we offer a fun soccer skills program. This program is offered to the Tuckeroos and Waratah room (3-5 years) and is provided at no extra cost to families. The Showtime Soccer FC program are held every Monday and are 30 minutes in duration and are run separately for each room.

The Showtime Soccer FC program is non-competitive, fun, play and curriculum based and suitable for both boys and girls. It is great for children to learn soccer skills in an inclusive environment, whatever your child’s ability.

Mini Motion Circus with Billy

Here at Little Seeds we offer a Mini Motion Session to our Tuckeroo and Waratah classes ( 3 – 5 years) at no extra cost to families.
The Mini Motion sessions are full of fun and play based activities that offer a wide range of skills for the children to learn hands on. The experiences included is Acro- Balance, Tumbling, Juggling, Plate spinning, Diablo, Rola-Bola, Poi< Ribbons, Stilts and Clowning! It is a ball of fun and very entertaining for all children and educators !

Little Groovers with Miss Jam

Our weekly dance program is run by Little Groovers every Tuesday morning. These fun classes are offered to children 3-5 years as an additional fee paid by families. The sessions are half hour each and divided into 2 groups and are specifically developed to promote musical appreciation, rhythm, co-ordination, fitness, body awareness, social skills and most of all fun. The Little Groovers hold 2 concerts a year for the participants where family members can come together and watch.

Fees

Fees are payable for every day your child is enrolled, including public holidays, sick days and absences due to family holidays. Little Seeds offer a 50% discount off the day rate on Public Holidays. We offer a 25% discount of the day rate for Holidays when given 2 weeks written notice.

The Australian Government provides financial assistance to eligible families towards the cost of child care. Families’ are responsible for contacting the Department of Human Services before commencing enrolment to lodge a claim for Child Care Subsidy (CCS). More information regarding Government Child Care fee assistance can be found by visiting the Department of Human Services website: www.humanservices.gov.au or calling 136 150.