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Little Gems Child Care - Condell Park
The ability to express ideas and feelings through music, movement, visual arts, and drama.
The ability to demonstrate alphabet knowledge and early writing skills as well as the ability to understand numbers.
The ability to use conversation skills and vocabulary to communicate effectively.
The ability to control and coordinate muscle movements, increasing awareness of health and safety.
Condell Park - Child Care
- At Little Gems Child Care, families are our key partners and our essential goal is to provide support to families to identify each child’s learning and development.
- We embrace and acknowledge different cultures in the centre and implement spontaneous and planned experiences to recognise different cultures. We encourage parent input to explore opportunities with families and to integrate language, dancing and cultural traditions in our centre. This is offered through the program to ensure all children interact and engage with these materials to enhance their understanding about diversity in society and in the centre.
- At Little Gems Child Care we recognise each family’s individual circumstances and based on your income, you may be entitled to funding from the government for your child at centre.
“Where all children are treated like Gems”
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How can I find out more about Little Gems Child Care?
You can find out more about Little Gems Child Care by visiting our Centre, located at 119 Taylor St, Condell Park. You can also phone (02) 8764 4251, or email us at childcare@littlegems.net.au. We welcome inquiries at any time.
What do I do if I am interested in enrolling my child?
If you are interested in enrolling your child/ren at Little Gems Child Care, please fill in the ‘Enrolment Form’ or ‘Waiting List Form ‘online. After receiving your submission we will give you a call, and complete the enrolment process. This involves identifying vacancies, discussing your child’s needs, and getting a date confirmed.
What does the enrolment process involve?
Enrolling at Little Gems Chid Care is easy as one, two, and three. Educators are with you every step of the way, and will notify you of the next step to take. You will need to bring along your child’s birth certificate and immunisation book (to be photocopied). First, you will get a tour of the Centre so you can observe the environment, and the different learning opportunities. Then you will be provided with an enrolment package which includes an enrolment form, an emergency contact form and a parent information sheet.
The interviewer will go through the enrolment form with the parent, and discuss a quote for your daily fees. We encourage parents to ask as many questions as they like and we will provide the best possible answer that supports your decision in picking the best Centre for your child. You will be offered 2 pre-enrolment visits where families can bring the child for a 1 hour orientation commencing before the starting date.
How does the waiting list work?
Due to a high demand of good quality care, there may be times when Little Gems have no vacancies at the centre. In order to reserve a placement for your child when one becomes available, you’re advised to completing a Waiting List Form. In order to register on our waiting list there is an administration fee of $10.00. This is a non-refundable and contributes to the cost of record keeping. The waiting list is regularly reviewed by centre educators, and you will be contacted if there is a position available.
How much does it cost to send my child to Little Gems Child Care?
The cost of a day at the Centre is $105.You may be eligible for government subsidies that will make a difference to your fees. Give the Centre a call for a quote.
What happens if there is a public holiday on my child’s attendance day?
Little Gems Child Care is closed for public holidays. If your day falls on a public holiday, you will still be charged for this day to cover staff costs. This is a standard practice, in which educators are entitled to pay on public holidays. The Australian Government Child Care Benefit ( CCB) covers up to 42 absences days a year, which includes public holidays. If you have not exceeded this you will be eligible for the CCB discount on public holidays.
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We recognize the value of play on development at Little Gems Childcare Centre - Condell Park. We understand and believe that each child is unique and important and therefore tailor a program to meet each child’s individual needs.
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