Staffing

The Centre operates with the following child/staff ratios:-
BABIES                       1:3
TODDLER 1               1:4
TODDLER 2               1:4
KINDERGARTEN      1:6
These ratios can vary slightly at different times of the day

The Trained staff hold one or more of the following qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) Masters
  • Diploma of Teaching (Early Childhood)
  • Diploma of Teaching (Primary)
  • Bachelor of Behavioural Science ( Honours – Psychology)
  • Bachelor of Social Science (Child Care)
  • Cert 3 Individual Support (Disability)
  • Diploma of Social Science (Child Care)
  • Advanced Child Care Certificate.

Staff develop their knowledge and skills with regards to Child Care and Early Education through various programmes and workshops. All staff employed at the Centre undergo a minimum 3 month probationary period to assess their suitability to working with children, and undergo a full police check and a minimum of three referees must provide strong evidence of both work history, and strength of character.