Philosophy
We are Alpina Street Early Learning Centre
A very warm welcome is extended to you and your family from the educators and management of Alpina Street Early Learning Centre. Our vision is to provide the highest quality of education and care in a safe, homely environment which allows children to naturally develop through engaged learning, play based experiences and positive interaction.
children
Children’s individual interests are encouraged and explored to motivate them in their play. Children are provided with an abundance of opportunities through play to confidently explore and construct ideas and concepts which relate to the world around them. Children are encouraged to be curious, to question and experiment and to explore their individual creativity and potential. There is an emphasis on formal/informal and direct/indirect teaching opportunities.
Programs
Our programs are guided by both the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework and the National Quality Framework; Belonging, Being and Becoming. These frameworks embrace an integrated approach to learning and teaching ensuring that play is used to facilitate children’s learning across all domains of development.
family
We acknowledge that the family is each child’s first teacher, whatever structure this takes and recognise that this is the child’s most significant relationship. Our belief is that all children should be cared for without bias and that cultural, linguistic and individual diversities should be embraced, acknowledged and welcomed. We highly value the link between a family, an early learning environment, the wider community and school. We strive to develop partnerships and active participation with all these groups to provide the best start for each child.
educators
In relation to Educators, at Alpina Street we expect and enable educators to keep up with current ideas, philosophies and educational practice to strive to create a centre of excellence. Educators work collaboratively, sharing knowledge and expertise and aim to create an environment of trust and respect with an emphasis on open communication.
