Fawkner Occasional Childcare

A nurturing, community-based childcare and education centre.

Learning & Environment

The Early Years Learning Framework for Australia (Belonging, Being & Becoming) and the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework forms the basis for our curriculum

Play-based learning

Our play-based learning program allows for a mixture of intentional and child-initiated learning where educators follow and extend the strengths, skills and knowledge of each child through careful and flexible planning. Children’s learning is ongoing and each child progresses in different and equally meaningful ways

Exploration & Discovery

Opportunities for uninterrupted play and exploration are ensured for children to learn in the way that comes most naturally to them; through action, discovering more about themselves and the world around them by touching, manipulating, exploring and testing the environment around them.

'P' 'L' 'A' 'Y' word blocks
Children playing with blocks on green carpet

Commitment

Our dedicated and caring educators are committed to ensuring all social and emotional needs are met as they work towards promoting the EYLF five learning outcomes for all children:

  • A strong sense of identity
  • The ability to be connected with and contribute to their world
  • A strong sense of well being
  • Confidence and the ability to be involved learners
  • Effective communication skills
Children being read to
Child stacking colourful blocks
Young girl holding toy dinosaur
Carer and child

Professional & Knowledgable

Our experienced educators apply their professional and in-depth knowledge to create an educational program that:

  • Is based on the child’s individual needs, interests and experiences
  • Is designed to take into account each child’s individual differences
  • Enhances each child’s development