The program at Toddlers Ink Children’s Learning Centre Greenacre gives the children access to a range of inspiring and interesting experiences. From bug and reptile encounters to visits from Healthy Harold and cooking classes, the children learn through hands-on experiences.

The high-quality school readiness program is based on the National Quality Framework and developed with a University Qualified Teacher. Educators focus on developing social, emotional, language, literacy and numeracy skills to allow children to begin “Big School” with confidence.

As an optional extra, the educators also organise regular extra-curricular activities for families who want to extend their child’s skills. This includes classes such as basketball, jazz dancing and soccer.

With different rooms for different age groups, the educators at Toddlers Ink Children’s Learning Centre Greenacre tailor the curriculum to the individual needs of the children. The curriculum includes a range of different activities and experiences designed to help the children reach each developmental milestone to the best of their ability. The educators set goals for the children across their social, emotional, cognitive and physical development and then provide challenging activities to help the children progress.

The preschool children also participate in a school readiness program. Developed by an Educator with a Bachelor of Teaching, the children participate in play, structured learning, interest based activities, experiments, projects and more. The educators work with the children to develop the skills they will need to step confidently into “big school”.

The team at Toddlers Ink Children’s Learning Centre Greenacre consists of dedicated and passionate educators who aim to nurture respectful, trusting and friendly relationships with all children. They are all qualified or currently working towards an approved childcare degree. The centre also provides opportunities for ongoing professional development.

More than their qualifications, the educators at Toddlers Ink make every child feel safe, welcomed, appreciated and important. The educators create a homelike environment where every child can thrive.

With educators, staff, children and families from various backgrounds, staff also ensure that all experiences and discussion reflect a respect for ourselves and others.

Toddlers Ink Children’s Learning Centre Greenacre firmly believes that parents are the most critical and influential adults in a child’s life. They respect every family’s unique beliefs and values. Families and communities can help guide, support and prepare children to transfer their learning and successfully adapt to new settings. Through creating and maintaining meaningful relationships with open and transparent communication, the centre unites, celebrates and recognises varying cultures, values, diversity, and differences.

In line with this, the centre has an open-door policy. The educators encourage family involvement, feedback and participation and welcomes families to visit at any time. 

Regular family interaction helps educators develop tailored programs. It also helps build a strong sense of community to benefit children’s sense of belonging.

Morning 

Ruby is 10 months old and new to Toddlers Ink. She loves watering the garden every morning. She likes the colours, shapes and scents of the flowers and she loves it when educators help her pick the freshly grown carrots.

Lunch 

Ruby has a nap every day after lunch. Afterwards she looks forward to story time. She picks a book from the shelf with a tree on the cover, and an educator reads it with her.

Afternoon

Today it’s art day for the nursery children. Ruby has bright pink paint on her hands, and she has fun making flower shapes and handprints on paper.