Our Rooms

At Forest Childcare we have three groups; The Tadpoles for children aged 0-2.5, The Kookaburras for children aged between 2.5-3.5 and the Platypus for children aged 3.5-5 years.

We believe that within a safe and nurturing environment young children need interesting and simulating activities that provide a challenge to their natural curiosity, creativity and provide them with a genuine love for learning.

The centre embraces Belonging, Being and Becoming – The Early Years Learning Framework for Australia curriculum document developed by Council of Australian Governments (COAG) for children birth to five years. The framework is a foundation which guides the development of all learning experiences and advocates the collaboration between the child, centre, family and community.

“ Learn and play. Grow each day.”

Tadpoles Room

Our Nursery

Kookaburras Room

Our Middle room

Platypus Room

Our Pre-School

daily schedule at Forest Childcare

The daily schedule at Forest Childcare offers a balance between the following types of activities, which provide children with the opportunity to learn and
develop and be part of a community:

Gross Motor and active times, as well as relaxing quiet times
Large group activities, small group activities and time to play alone or with others
Indoor/outdoor play times in their groups individual yards or rooms
Time for children to select their own activities
Structured learning and activity time based on children’s interests
Bonkers Beat Music & Wellbeing Programme
Preschool/school readiness programme for children entering school the following year
Events, excursions/incursions and extra-curricular programmes
Child Care Subsidy registered

Meet the Staff

Nominated Supervisor

Neysa

“I absolutely love being a part of The Forest Childcare team. Coming to work every day and seeing the children’s warm smiling faces and working in a team that collaborates with one another is so important to me and I really feel like I have that here. I also have great relationships with the Families and that makes my job even more special. We are also very lucky that the children get to engage in lots of extra curricular activities and have a beautiful natural playground.”

EDUCATOR

KATRINA

“What I have loved about working at The Forest Childcare over the last 3 years is: Firstly interacting with the Children and Families and creating a supportive community. I love the family interactions at pick up and drop off and making the children feel safe in our environment. We have a great connectivity through centre events that invite us together such as our parent teacher conferences, Fathers/Mothers day afternoon teas and our lovely Christmas Concert.”

CENTRE COOK

NUI

“I’ve been at The Forest Childcare for nearly 10 years and the children’s needs always come first. I believe it is a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment. Any special dietary requirements are always welcome. We enjoy providing a variety of healthy menu options and sharing these recipes with Families.”