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Gowrie Discovery House Early Education and Care Centre

Gowrie Discovery House Early Education and Care Centre

Discovery House, 47 Bowes Street, Phillip, ACT, 2606 view map
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(02) 9011 2111

Care Type:

Long Day Care

Hours:

7:30am to 6:00pm

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Address:

Discovery House, 47 Bowes Street, Phillip, ACT, 2606

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About Gowrie Discovery House Early Education and Care Centre

Discover a World of Learning and Care at Gowrie NSW Discovery House!

Why Choose Us?

At Discovery House, we redefine early childhood education with a focus on holistic development and nurturing each child’s unique potential. Here’s why parents trust us:

  • Holistic Approach: We believe in nurturing the whole child—mind, body, and spirit—through engaging activities and supportive environments.
  • Experienced Educators: Our team consists of passionate educators who are dedicated to providing quality care and education tailored to each child’s needs.
  • Play-Based Learning: Learning through play is at the heart of our philosophy, fostering creativity, problem-solving skills, and social development.
  • Safe and Stimulating Environment: Your child’s safety is paramount. Our purpose-built facilities and secure outdoor spaces encourage exploration and discovery.
  • Community Engagement: We actively involve families in their child’s learning journey, fostering a strong sense of community and partnership.

Our Programs

From infants to preschoolers, our programs cater to each developmental stage:

  • Infant Care: Gentle care and early stimulation for babies, promoting secure attachments and early development.
  • Toddler Programs: Encouraging independence and curiosity through age-appropriate activities and social interaction.
  • Preschool Curriculum: Preparing children for school with a comprehensive curriculum that includes literacy, numeracy, and social skills.

Visit Us Today

Discover why Gowrie NSW Discovery House is the trusted choice for early education and care in our community. Schedule a visit to see firsthand how we inspire young minds and support families. Together, we nurture the future generation with love, learning, and laughter.

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Services Provided by Gowrie Discovery House Early Education and Care Centre

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Parent communication and involvement

Parent communication and involvement

We use StoryPark to document your child’s discoveries and learnings. This ensures open and clear communication between educators, a child and their family. We document in real-time, as it happens, and share photos, video, audio and observations with you in a secure online environment.

Every family is encouraged to participate to ensure their child achieves the best learning outcomes.

It’s just like you’re there with them, every day.

Kindergarten/Preschool Programs

Kindergarten/Preschool Programs

At Gowrie NSW Discovery House  Early Education and Pre-School, teachers and educators allocate one staff member who will be your child’s  to work closely with you and nurture your child through the first three years of life.  Your child's primary educator will be highly attuned to their routines, rhythms and unique cues.

Our emphasis and commitment to working towards key educator relationships promotes continuity, consistency and nurturing relationships between educators and children both individually and in small groups.

Your child will benefit from;

  • routines that are at their own pace and where they can participate in their own way
  • educators who take their ideas seriously
  • support to express feelings and show empathy for the feelings of others
  • encouragement to interact with other children and develop language and social skills
  • support to interact with children and adults in ways that are respectful and responsive
  • encouragement to listen to and respect the ideas of others.
Programs

Programs

Extensive early childhood research shows that for children under the age of five years, play provides the best vehicle for learning. If a child is interested in something, they’re more likely to persist at it. They soak up what they are learning and that knowledge stays with them. Play based learning is simple, effective and the basis of the Early Years Learning Framework. 
As simple as it is, the play based learning approach we implement at Gowrie NSW is in line with the children’s interests. We take the time to learn more about each child and then we plan experiences that will engage them in their learning. We also recognise that children are capable of playing an active role in their own learning so we also build opportunities for spontaneous, child-led activities.

Your child will enjoy:

  • Interesting and engaging experiences providing an opportunity for inquiry, exploration, discovery and problem-solving
  • Interactions with people and objects to help them understand the world and their place in it
  • Experiences that support and extend their thinking, beliefs and values
  • Rich play with materials that spark curiosity, wonder and investigation
  • Opportunities for the development of social, emotional, cognitive, creative and physical skills
  • Regular excursions to libraries, cafes, and nature reserves

Our infant space is influenced by the respectful practices of RIE (Resources for Infant Educarers). Through this approach, we understand the innate abilities of even our youngest children in our care.

Centre philosophy

Centre philosophy

Located in Phillip, Canberra, Gowrie NSW Discovery House is a place of exploration and discovery. Days are filled with possibilities and stories of adventure and wonder.

Proudly rated against the National Quality Standards, we strive to create a place where children love to learn and educators love to work.

Over many years, we have developed strong connections within our community. We pride ourselves on these connections and the relationships we have with our families and children. We support these relationships with regular updates via our secure online platform to help families feel like part of their child’s day.

Our commitment to excellence flows through all aspects of our early learning service. From our dedicated and passionate educators to our engaging educational programs and our stimulating environment. Our educators are lifelong learners, engaging in regular professional development to ensure best practice for your child.

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$152 /day

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Gowrie Discovery House Early Education and Care Centre Reviews (14)

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Rebecca Walters

Jun, 2020

Gowrie Discovery House, its management and its staff have never let us down. They have always been kind and supportive to our son and us. When they communicate with our son and educate him it has always been with his wellbeing and development at the forefront of their minds, because of this he has flourished under their care. The management team and it's staff have always been so good to us and we have never once questioned our decision to send our son here, I will be extremely sad the day he becomes too old to attend.

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Rebecca Walters

Jun, 2020

Gowrie Discovery House, its management and its staff have never let us down. They have always been kind and supportive to our son and us. When they communicate with our son and educate him it has always been with his wellbeing and development at the forefront of their minds, because of this he has flourished under their care. The management team and it's staff have always been so good to us and we have never once questioned our decision to send our son here, I will be extremely sad the day he becomes too old to attend.

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Bridget MacLean

Jun, 2020

Our daughter has been attending since the centre opened last year. I cannot recommend it enough, we love the staff, structure and environment at Discovery.

How Gowrie Discovery House Early Education and Care Centre Compares

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$150

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Educational Program and Practice Exceeding
Children's Health and Safety Exceeding
Physical environment Meeting
Staffing Arrangements Exceeding
Relationships with children Meeting
Collaborative partnerships with families and communities Meeting
Governance and leadership Exceeding

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