CARINYA
About Carinya
Carinya is a 59-place long day care and occasional care service, providing high-quality education and care for children aged 6 weeks to school age.
Our Rooms
We offer three age-based learning environments designed to support each child’s stage of development:
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Sam’s Room – for children aged 6 weeks to 3 years
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Wattle Room – for children aged 3 to 4 years
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Preschool Room – for children aged 4 years to school age
Hours of Operation
Carinya operates 50 weeks of the year, closing for approximately two weeks over the end-of-year period.
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 8:00am – 6:00pm
To access our Family Handbook please click here.
Carinya is licensed with the Department of Education.
Our curriculum is guided by the National Quality Framework, comprising;
* National Quality Standards
* Early Years Learning Framework
* Early Childhood education and Care Regulations and Law
Carinya’s Philosophy
Children, Families and Professionals
Educators and staff value children as active members of the community and respect their participation, play and voices. Family’s knowledge of their children’s growth and development is valued and respected within planning and all aspects of the service. Carinya’s educators promote and respect children’s right to learn and the value of quality early childhood education and care for lifelong learning. Educator’s professionalism and knowledge within the sector is valued in implementing exceeding programs for children.
Curriculum and Practice
Carinya’s early childhood programs and routines allow children to learn through playful experiences. Focusing on children’s wellness and wellbeing, aspects of the program include building capable, resilient, autonomous and independent children, through curiosity, safe risk taking, exploration, imagination, creativity and mutual respect. Carinya’s programs promote inclusion for all children, families, educators and the community, recognising diversity and implementing a culture of equity and equality for each person and family.
Interactions and Relationships
Professional, qualified educators build positive, nurturing and collaborative relationships with each child and family. Strategies such as intentional teaching, research, observation and scaffolding, nurture learning and positive relationships between children, families and educators.
Environments
Children have the right to play and learn in a safe and trusting environment. An environment that is aesthetically pleasing, promotes inclusion and fairness for all. Carinya’s environments are home like and display appreciation and harmony for natural materials and sustainable practices. The cultures of families and those represented in the local community, including the local Aboriginal community, are incorporated into Carinya’s environments, resources and programs.
