Cheltenham Early Education Centre’s ‘Learning for Life Curriculum’ is guided by current early childhood research and evidence-based best practice. Our curriculum is play-based and inquiry orientated and incorporates The National Early Years Learning Framework. The integral components of our curriculum include:

• Literacy, language and communication
• Social & Emotional Learning
• Active & Social Citizenship
• STEM
• Creative Arts
• Sustainability
• Physical development, Health and Wellbeing

Our educators recognise the children as competent and capable learners and foster collaborative relationships that nurture the children’s holistic development. Our curriculum and programs are supported by external specialist teachers and programs, such as:

• Munch & Move program
• ELLA Mandarin language program
• Early Learning STEM Australia (ELSA) program
• Science and cultural discovery workshops

At Cheltenham Early Education Centre, we pride ourselves on our exceptional team and that we employ more staff per child ratio and more qualified staff than the regulatory authorities require. Management and our leadership team are all early childhood teachers. As lifelong learners, our educators all engage in ongoing professional learning and career development. Our Service runs in-house training for our team and encourages and supports educators to participate in external training and higher qualifications.

Many of our teachers and educators have worked within our Sydney Early Education Centres for 5 to 15 years. From music to art, language and STEM, our educators each bring a diverse set of skills, knowledge, and experiences to our Service. They work collaboratively to combine their skills to ensure the best possible outcome for the children.

Our team are highly qualified and experienced and display a natural affinity and love for children. We believe these qualities are vital to your children’s happiness, care and education. 

From a child’s first orientation, the educators at Cheltenham Early Education Centre work with every family to foster respectful, collaborative and supportive relationships. These relationships continue to flourish and grow through a child’s first time at the centre and help them to develop a strong sense of belonging. Most of all, the educators value the diverse knowledge and experiences of every child and their family.

Families are warmly encouraged to participate in the centre’s programs and activities. This includes sharing a delicious chef-prepared meal with their child, participation in special events throughout the year, or sharing a special skill or interest. The centre also hosts events that provide families with opportunities to connect with each other and get to know the other families in the Service, for example, family picnics.

Educators share updates and learning about each child through the Storypark and Xplor apps to keep parents connected to their child’s time at the centre. The Service also holds various information sessions and meetings throughout the year that encourage parental input into the program and curriculum. In addition to 1:1 meetings to discuss their child’s progress, parents are always welcome each day to chat with the friendly CEEC team.