Nurture One McKenzie Street Children's Centre
106-110 McKenzie Street, Wonthaggi, Victoria, Australia
About Nurture One McKenzie Street Children's Centre
Welcome to Nurture One McKenzie Street Children's Centre, located at 106-110 McKenzie Street, Wonthaggi, Australia. My name is Stephanie O'Connor, and I am the Centre Manager here.
I have been working in the Early Learning profession since 2017, starting as the four-year-old Kindergarten Teacher at McKenzie Street Children's Centre. With a Bachelor's degree in Primary Education, I discovered my passion for Early Childhood and decided to focus my career in this area.
After obtaining a role as the Early Childhood Teacher at McKenzie Street, I pursued a Post Graduate Diploma in Early Years Education. Building relationships with children and their families to support their learning and development became my favorite part of the job, providing a solid foundation for their future education.
In July 2021, I was fortunate enough to become the Centre Manager after completing a Post Graduate Certificate in Business Administration. This role is incredibly fulfilling as I support our families, children, and team, creating a nurturing environment that fosters learning and development.
At McKenzie Street Children's Centre, we have an amazing team of educators who hold qualifications in Certificate 3 and Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care. We also welcome trainees to our service and provide them with on-the-job training in a professional and engaging environment.
Our centre's philosophy revolves around purposeful play that reflects children's interests and stages of development. Educators guide children to develop personal independence, self-awareness, and a strong sense of self-worth. They have ample opportunities to form warm and caring relationships with educators and peers, promoting positive self-esteem.
We are excited to meet new families and welcome you to our centre! You can book a convenient centre tour or a virtual tour online to experience our facilities and meet our qualified educators. During the tour, you will observe our practices and interactions, explore all the rooms and playgrounds, and have any questions answered to make the best decision for your child.
We also offer monthly check-ins to review availability, and our Family Support team can assist you in finding other G8 early learning centres near you with similar offerings and immediate availability.
Starting child care can sometimes cause separation anxiety in children. To ease this transition, we encourage you to visit the centre together for a Stay and Play session and gradually introduce new routines at home.
When packing for your child's day at the centre, make sure to bring essential items such as nappy rash cream, dummies, bottles and teats, comfort toys or blankets, spare outfits, closed-toe shoes, and a plastic bag for wet clothes. Each child may have specific needs, so it's best to consult with our centre for a comprehensive list.
In case your child shows signs of an infectious illness, we may ask you to make alternative arrangements or pick them up from the centre to maintain a healthy environment for all children. Under the Child Care Subsidy (CCS), families are allowed 42 absence days per child, per financial year, without the need for documentation.
To discuss your needs and our Kindergarten Program, please fill out the form on our website, and our local centre manager will be in touch. You can also register your interest in attending a Kindergarten & Preschool Information Night or download our Kindergarten & Preschool e-book by filling out the respective forms.
We look forward to welcoming you and your child to Nurture One McKenzie Street Children's Centre, where we provide a nurturing and enriching environment for their growth and development.
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106-110 McKenzie St, Wonthaggi VIC 3995, Australia
Opening hours of Nurture One McKenzie Street Children's Centre
Monday:
06:30 - 18:30
Tuesday:
06:30 - 18:30
Wednesday:
06:30 - 18:30
Thursday:
06:30 - 18:30
Friday:
06:30 - 18:30
Saturday:
Day off
Sunday:
Day off
Reviews of Nurture One McKenzie Street Children's Centre
"I have had such a wonderful experience with this centre for over 5 years now. The educators and staff are incredible! They have always acted professionally whilst also making the centre such a welcoming and loving environment. We will be sad when we no longer require the service."
"Such a great service. The educational needs of my children are met. Their social and emotional day to day relationships with educators and children have been nothing but fantastic. There is always a beauty voice on the other end of the phone. And the staff are extremely accommodating. My children love the natural outdoor play areas and always look forward to going."
"Very happy with the care and service provided at Nurture One Wonthaggi. My daughter has been enrolled for 2 years and all the carers have made her feel welcome and safe. The centre was fantastic during Covid - putting in extra precautions for keeping kids safe and healthy whilst providing much needed stability and socialisation for my daughter during isolation. Meals are healthy and the outdoor play area is open to all the rooms so the children get to socialise with kids outside their age group. This has really helped develop my daughters confidence and language skills."
"Highly recommend McKenzie Street Children's Centre. My child attended there for over 2 years. The staff and management are professional and fulfil the needs of every child and family individually. The Service is excellent, and programs are exceptional. My child loved each of the educators and staff there."
"What a wonder centre the management and staff are amazing. The centre as a whole are very accomodating to all of my childrens needs. The meals they provide and the care if all of the children is amazing. I love the fact that the children are offered excursions out if the centre to great destinations such as the local fire brigade and library, building positive community links. The lovely natural grounds are inviting and and they have a lovely feel to them. The children are encouraged to participate in gardening and looking after their environment. The educators are great fun and the children loved all of the special dress up days. The programs are all inclusive of abilities and age. What a fantastic experience we have had here. Highly recommended to all."
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