Childhood is a unique and valuable stage of life, to be respected, nurtured, and celebrated in its own right. It is during these early years that the foundations for lifelong learning, wellbeing, and development are established. At Excellence in Care, we are committed to upholding the rights of the child as outlined in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. We recognise children as active participants in their own learning – competent, capable, and full of potential. We are guided by the National Quality Standard, the Early Years Learning Framework, and My Time, Our Place, we help provide inclusive and engaging environments where children can explore, create, and grow through meaningful and challenging play. When we follow these guidelines, our approach is responsive to each child’s interests, needs, and strengths, ensuring they have opportunities to develop holistically – physically, socially, emotionally, cognitively, and spiritually.

At Excellence in Care, we embrace diversity, inclusion, and equity as essential to a rich and supportive learning environment. Every child brings unique experiences, shaped by culture, language, ability, and family, and we value these differences as strengths. By fostering a sense of belonging and respect, we encourage children to appreciate and learn from the perspectives of those around them. Through these inclusive practices and meaningful connections, we ensure that all children feel seen, heard, and supported in reaching their full potential.

We acknowledge, value and respect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures as the foundation of Australia’s heritage. We honour their histories, traditions, and contributions by embedding culturally responsive practices, fostering respect, and creating meaningful opportunities for children to learn from and celebrate the world’s oldest continuing cultures.

We respect and value the vital role of families as a child’s first and most influential teachers, fostering a partnership that strengthens each child’s sense of belonging within our service. Collaboration is at the heart of our approach, working closely with families, educators, staff, the wider community, and support services to enrich children’s learning and wellbeing. We are committed to open communication, shared decision-making, and maintaining confidentiality and privacy at all times.

We strongly believe in a down-to-earth approach to family day care, striving for excellence in both care and education. By continuously reflecting on our practices and identifying areas for growth, we commit to ongoing improvement; therefore, empowering and mentoring educators to provide the highest quality experiences for all children.

“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” – Aristotle PHILOSOPHER

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