Coolamon Children's Centre

Welcome to Coolamon Children's Centre, located at 23 French Avenue, Bankstown, Australia. As an establishment and point of interest, we are proud to be a part of the TAFE NSW family, offering a friendly and inclusive environment where your children can learn and play.

At Coolamon Children's Centre, we believe that children are natural learners. That's why we carefully select programs that ignite their imaginations, encourage curiosity, and allow them to discover their interests. Our positive learning environment is based on the National Early Years Learning Framework, which focuses on the concepts of children 'being', 'belonging', and 'becoming'.

All of our Children's Centres are licensed to provide long day care for children aged from six weeks to under six years under the Education and Care Services National Regulations. We understand the importance of quality childcare, which is why our team of early childhood educators have qualifications ranging from the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education to Master's Degrees in Early Childhood Education and Care. They are at the forefront of innovative, child-centered, and child-led programs, ensuring that your child's learning experience is led in healthy, happy, and stimulating settings.

We also recognize the vital role that families play in the education experience. Our team will work with you to adapt to your child's interests and specific learning needs, creating a consistent and reliable environment where your children can thrive. Additionally, we guide the next generation of educators and support practical learning through student work placement opportunities. With fully qualified permanent staff on hand, we ensure that best practices are always demonstrated.

Our educational program fosters self-esteem in young children and is inclusive, based on your child's interests and development as an individual. We believe that children are individuals with instincts and interests that drive them to direct their own learning. Our qualified teachers are trained to listen, observe, and encourage children's curiosity by stimulating guided play that focuses on each child's interests.

Transition to school is embedded in our program every day, as we value social and emotional skills as essential for a successful transition. However, please note that places in our centres are limited, especially for children aged under three years, and certain priorities apply.

To ensure the safety and well-being of all children, we require all families to provide an updated copy of their child's immunization history statement. Enrolment cannot be completed until this document is provided.

From drop off to pick up, you can expect the best for your child at Coolamon Children's Centre. A typical day involves various hands-on learning activities based on the children's interests and development. We provide collaborative language, social, emotional, intellectual, physical, and creative activities and experiences in a fun-filled and nurturing environment that your child will love.

We encourage you to communicate with our educators about your child's feelings and interests so that we can incorporate them into their day. Our daily activities may include water-sand play, block play, music and movement, language, art and craft, science, and dramatic play.

At Coolamon Children's Centre, learning through play is our focus, and we create intentional and spontaneous teaching moments in both large and small group times throughout the day. Our communal spaces are designed to encourage multiple ages to play and explore together, enhancing their social skills.

Safety and sustainability are also important to us. All our toys are made of non-toxic and high-quality materials that develop curiosity and creativity in each child. We also use recyclable materials to embed sustainable practices that educate and encourage sustainability within our settings.

Please note that all TAFE NSW Children's Centres are licensed under the Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority Regulations. Each campus center undergoes the full licensing process individually, with a separate license being issued for each center.

While places in our centers are limited, especially for children aged under three years, there are alternative childcare services available. To learn more about these options, please visit the Australian Government Childcare Finder.

Finally, TAFE NSW would like to acknowledge and pay our respects to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional custodians of the land, rivers, and sea. We honor and respect the Elders, past, present, and emerging, of all nations.

Join us at Coolamon Children's Centre, where your child's learning and development are our top priorities.