Alexandra Ave Childrens Centre 31 Alexandra Avenue, Sunshine, Victoria 3020

Welcome to Alexandra Ave Children's Centre, located at Sunshine, Alexandra Avenue, 31 in Australia. As an establishment and point of interest, we pride ourselves on providing high-quality care and education for all children attending our center. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our National Quality Standard (NQS) Rating, where we exceed expectations in various areas such as educational program and practice, children's health and safety, staffing arrangements, relationships with children, collaborative partnerships with families and communities, and leadership and service management. Overall, we have received an exceeding NQS rating.

Please note that we are closed on public holidays and the Monday before Melbourne Cup Day, as our staff will be attending professional development sessions. We firmly believe in continuously enhancing our staff's skills and knowledge to ensure that the program offered to your child is of the highest quality.

At Alexandra Ave Children's Centre, we provide a safe, secure, and challenging environment where children are encouraged to participate and grow. We understand and cater to children's individual needs, including their social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development. We affirm the right to integrate all children with additional needs and actively involve parents in the program and decision-making process.

Our center embraces diversity and inclusivity, accepting all children regardless of gender, cultural background, ethnicity, or abilities. We see ourselves as a "family" and strive to create an atmosphere characterized by love, safety, support, trust, and respect. We acknowledge and promote cultural safety for children from diverse backgrounds, provide a safe environment for children with additional needs, and emphasize the cultural safety of Aboriginal families. We recognize and pay respect to the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri people upon which our community is built.

Education is a key aspect of our center, and we offer a play-based program that allows children to learn through choices, time, and space for play. By empowering children to make decisions and choices surrounding their own learning, we aim to foster their growth and extend their skills and strengths. We also prioritize outdoor play and provide nurturing and engaging environments that encourage creativity, imagination, and learning through play. Our practices align with the guidelines from the National Quality Framework (NQF), Early Years Learning Frameworks (EYLF), Victorian Early Years Learning Frameworks (VEYLF), and Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority (ACEQA).

Community involvement is essential to us, and we actively seek strong partnerships with our families. We invite families and friends to share their culture, language, and unique skills regularly, and we organize events and celebrations to facilitate connections among families. We also engage with the local community through parent participation, fundraising efforts, and participation in community incursions and excursions. We maintain partnerships with inclusion support agencies, allied health professionals, and maternal and child health services to support the holistic development of each child. Our commitment to community extends to sustainability efforts, as we educate children about the environment and promote awareness through hands-on activities such as gardening, recycling, healthy eating, and the use of natural materials in play. We encourage families to contribute to our recycling station, book library, and donation racks throughout the year.

At Alexandra Ave Children's Centre, we strive to provide a nurturing and inclusive environment where children can learn, grow, and develop a positive attitude towards themselves, others, and the environment. We invite you to join our "family" and experience the exceptional care and education we offer.