Area: Piara Waters

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Contact Connections FDC or Geetha directly on 0435690960

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Opening times: 7.30am - 5.30pm Monday - Sunday 

Area: Redcliffe 

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Contact Connections FDC or Mini directly on 0406053666

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Opening hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 6pm

Weekend care also available 

Area: The Vines

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Contact Connections FDC 

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Operating hours: Monday , Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 7.30am - 5.30pm 

Hi my name is Lamiaa.

I have been caring for children for the past 6 years in my family day care and hold a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care. In my Family Day care I:

• Provide and environment where children feel safe secure and connected. 

• Encourage and support each child's emotional, social , personal, spiritual, creative, physical and linguistic development 

• work with children to help them understand that they are global citizens with shared responsibility to the environment and humanity

• Reflect the Early Years Learning Framework in my programming and practice, valuing the ipmortance and relevance of play

• Acknowledge that play enables children to enjoy, participate, learn, practice, experiment and become proficient members of the community

• Value the relationships children have with us and acknowledge the significance and trust required by all parties recognizing the the unique opportunities our day care provides to the community

• Embrace the cultural diversity in our community, where values, rights and differing perspectives are respected and understanding and empathy are encouraged. We acknowledge that cultural diversity relates to gender, ethnicity, lifestyle, backgrounds, customs, beliefs and experiences.

• work with children to discover ideas, provide opportunities for learning and engage in active research alongside the children. We are committed to extending our skills and abilities through ongoing professional development .

• Develop positive relationships of mutual trust and open communication.

• collaborate with all families to generate a culture of continual reflection and renewal of high quality practices in Family Day Care. 

Area: Ellenbrook 

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Contact Connections FDC or Lamiaa directly on 0433200072

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Operating hours: Monday - Friday  6.30am - 4.30pm

Hi My name is Jenna.

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Belonging Being Becoming is a vision for children' learning. 

Belonging : children need to feel they belong to all environments

Being : Children need to seek and make meaning to their world

Becoming: Children are becoming rapid learners which help them in an active society

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As an early childhood educator and being  Diploma qualified I have an in-depth understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework. In my service, each day I will implement the Principles and Practices of the EYLF during routines and experiences ensuring children can achieve the 5 Learning Outcomes

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• Children have a strong sense of identity.

• Children are connected with and contribute to their world.

• Children have a strong sense of wellbeing.

• Children are confident and involved learners.

• Children are effective communicators.

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I believe children learn through play and hands on experience.Children need guidance from peers and have a carer who will extend on their interests.

Children should take part in activities that interest them. These need to be meaningful, fun and in a secure environment. 

I will set up activities that promote cognitive, social , fundamental and physical skills that will help develop positive self esteem and confidence.

I am a very talkative person and always ask which promote open ended answers to encourage communication (Outcome 5)

I believe children need Freedom to learn. Children need encouragement from peers to achieve the next stage of their development. So as an early childhood educator I will acknowledge children's efforts and scaffold their learning and development. 

All children are unique and all have different needs. I will cater for all children in my care regardless of their lifestyle , gender , religion or culture. Each child in my care is unique and equal and all children will be treated the same.

I will ensure all children in my care will have all of their needs met, and feel safe and secure in a non threatening environment. I will nurture each child each child in my care and build positive and respectful reciprocal relationships with all children and families. 

I know families are a very important part of children's lives and I know how stressful it can be leaving your little ones so I welcome  all families to communicate with me at all times on a comfortable level .

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Area: Yanchep

Contact Connections FDC or Jenna directly on 0431483166

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Opening times: Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday 7.30am - 5.30pm 

Hi, my name is Vandana.

I am a mature female who holds a Certificate 111 and a Diploma in Children’s Services and have  4+yrs experience working with children in childcare centres.

This year I have decided to open a Family Day Care to provide an alternative care option for families in my area. My service will provide a safe/clean home environment for the children and they will have lots of different activities through-out the day such as singing/ dancing, stories, imaginary play, cooking, art & crafts, painting, dress ups, going on excursions, attending playgroups, going on regular outings and much more. Individual attention to each child's needs is first priority in this FDC!

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Area: Champion Lakes

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Operating Times:  Monday - Friday 7.30am - 5.30pm

Contact connections FDC or Vandana directly on  0478 554 120

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Hi , my name is Sharon.

I have vast experience in early childhood education and hold a Bachelor of Early childhood Education.

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I strive to create a safe and friendly environment for every child in care.  It is important that a child’s physical and emotional needs are met by allowing children to express themselves in an appropriate manner. 

I encourage this by providing adequate activities and learning experiences for the child to partake in during their time in my care.  Toys and equipment are maintained and updated to help support children’s cognitive development through the different age groups. 

Care is tailored to suit each child’s individual needs by taking into consideration age, allergies and disabilities.  Each child is treated equal and I ensure my time and attentions is divided equally amongst children in care.

Communication with parents needs to be open, honest and friendly.  Parents will be given regular feedback on their child’s daily activities and temperament.

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Area: Hocking 

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Operating Hours: Monday to Friday 7.30am - 5pm

Contact Connections FDC or Sharon directly on 0400478800

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Hi, my name is Larissa.

I am new to Connections Family Day Care however have grown up and worked with Family Day Care in Queensland. I have a diploma of Children’s services, A diploma of Montessori Education 1-3 and 3-6 and have first aid, asthma and anaphylaxis training. As an educator I believe in always learning and providing the best quality care I can, which encouraged me to do my Montessori Education. I fell in love with the philosophy of Maria Montessori in terms of freedom of choice, interests and pace of individual children.

I’m committed to providing quality care in a safe, supportive and nurturing environment for all children. My program aims to capture the likes, interests and hobbies of children. As well as developing their potential and enables them to achieve independence. I offer children the opportunity for imaginative play and self-initiative activities while supporting the value of play in an environment that fosters awareness, promotes trust and delivers an atmosphere of encouragement, affirmation and forgiveness. I do this by providing.

• Meaningful programs that are designed to cater to the children’s age, skill, interest and abilities through a variety of challenging and recreational activities. I incorporate elements of play with elements of daily life experiences.

• I provide opportunities to experience different cultures.

• Flexible and adaptable programs that are evaluated regularly and are planned using information about the children through observations, regular surveys, and enrolment forms.

• An environment where children, parents, carers and educators are treated with respect and their individual uniqueness is acknowledged, valued and supported.

• An environment which aims to cater for all children and their families to the best of my ability and resources available.

• An environment which encourages parents/carers and community participation through a parent suggestion box and/or ongoing daily feedback.

• A cooperative working relationship with primary caregivers responsible for the nurturing care, safety and development for their children.

• I aim to support parents in their roles to the best of my ability.

• An environment that welcomes open discussion on all issues that are relevant to the operations and encourages cooperative partnerships with families and communities in an open and transparent manner.

• Allowing the children to be in contact with natural resources by incorporating elements such as water, dirt and sand.

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Area: Eglinton 

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Operating Hours: Monday - Friday 7.30am - 5.30pm

Contact Connections FDC or Larissa directly on 0423554498

Hi , my name is Alyce.

I believe that every child is unique and filled with wonder and curiosity. As a childcare educator my priority is to nurture this wonder in a secure supportive environment. In order for every child to feel secure it is essential to build a trusting relationship with every individual through positive interactions. Not just only during play and activities but by being emotionally supportive and attuned to their thoughts and feelings. I believe that every child is an established capable learner and should be encouraged to explore their own thoughts, ideas and environment through creative investigation. Gaining the trust and friendship of any child is the most amazing treasure of all, as they hold our hands and share their curiosity of the world that surrounds them. Having the opportunity to share and support their journey of discovery is the biggest gift.

There are many influences in a child’s life but none more important than their parents. I believe that it is essential to build a trusting relationship between the educators and parents so we can collaborate together about different aspect of your child’s life; including their routine, interests and expectations. It is important that we acknowledge each other as valuable roles in your child’s life. By doing so we can build on the strengths of each other’s knowledge to ensure we work together to provide the best quality care for your child.

Every child has limitless capabilities; when nurtured and supported not only do children have the confidence to succeed but the ability to do so. Every child has the equal right to be nurtured and supported so they too can succeed regardless of any circumstance. Circumstances that may affect their opportunity to success can be overcome by responding to the individual needs of each child. As an educator I strive to find equitable and effective ways to ensure that all children have equal opportunities to achieve their goals and dreams. By carefully observing and documenting each child’s learning and collaborating with the child’s family, specialist services and agencies we can ensure your child’s receives the best possible support to ensure they succeed confidently at every task that may lay before them.

There are many influence’s that contribute to the person we are, cultures, languages, traditions, child rearing practices and lifestyle choices of our individual families. All these factors play their part in making us all unique individuals. I respect the diversity within these differences and believe that these differences contribute to our rich society. It is important that children acknowledge and value these differences and appreciate what makes them and others unique. To help children respect diversity I encourage families to share with us their practices, values and beliefs so we can ensure we create an environment and curriculum where each child respects themselves and others because of their diversity and treats each other equally and fairly.

Learning is ongoing for children and for ourselves. As an educator I am always seeking ways to build on my professional knowledge and reflecting on my practices. As every child learns differently, there is always a different way to teach them. The education community is forever evolving and by collaborating together I can reflect on my personal approach to education and make changes to my personal philosophy, ethics and practices to ensure I am constantly improving on the care and education I provide.

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Area: Brabham 

Opening hours : 7.30am - 5.30pm

Contact Connections FDC or Alyce directly on 0427403235

Hi , my name is Devlin.,

I am a mature female who holds a Certificate 111 in Teacher’s Aide and a Diploma of  Children’s Services. I have 15+yrs experience working with children form 6 weeks old to 12 years old. I have my W.W.C.C, current police clearance, current senior first aid 

My service will provide a safe/ clean home environment for the children who will engage in may different activities and experiences  through- out the day .Our day consists  of   singing/ dancing, stories, imaginary play, cooking, art & crafts, painting, dress ups and a range of other activities based on your children's interests.

The outdoor environment consists of many natural spaces for your children to explore, encouraging an appreciation of the natural environment. Children learn about sustainability and the importance of reusing and recycling  in a fun and stimulating setting.

We have planned  excursions, and attending playgroups in the community encouraging children to interact and build friendships in larger group settings.

I recognise the children as individuals and  attention to each  family and child's  and needs, interests and abilities  is first priority in my service. 

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Area: Wattle Grove 

Contact Connections FDC or Devlin directly on 0431038710

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Opening hours:  Monday - Friday 7.30am - 5.30pm 

Hi, my name is Sandra.

My background is an Early Childhood Teacher with a Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood.  Trained in New Zealand, I have knowledge of both the New Zealand early childhood curriculum, Te Whariki and the Australian Early child hood curriculum, The Early Years Learning Frame work.  Having knowledge of these two documents I aim to provide, create and maintain a safe and secure environment that fosters children’s sense of self worth, autonomy and initiative in an understanding and respectful way.  I believe children need a co-constructive learning environment that fosters their imagination, curiosity and learning, and is based on their agenda and needs.  This ensures children’s rights as an individual and affirms their right to contribution.  My teaching practices are based on Vygotsky’s cognitive theory, where scaffolding children’s interactions and play with their peers and providing them with positive language supports their learning and understanding of the world around them and helps them to reach the next level.  The zone of proximal development or ZPD, is defined as the range of tasks that a child can perform with the help and guidance of others but cannot yet perform independently. This coincides with my belief in acknowledging and celebrating the uniqueness and individual potential of each child, and I will work to ensure that no child in my care will be discriminated against on the basis of ability, gender, age, ethnicity or religion.  This builds their trust in me and provides children with positive self esteem. 

As stated in the Early Years Learning frame work, cultural competence is the underlying principals of trust, respect, for diversity, equity, fairness and social justice.  This being said, it is my aim to acknowledge the cultural and linguistic diversity that all children bring to the centre and I will work to ensure that all parents feel included through inviting them to share information about their culture and participate in contributing ideas to the program planning.  This enables children to experience their own and other cultures and helped families build a connection to and a feeling of belonging within the centre community; communicating a partnership of shared ideals (Stonehouse, 1991).

I believe children’s play is a major contributing factor in their learning and development; it should be full of fun and laughter, excitement and discovery, and thus I will work to ensure that a child’s right to play is protected.  This will ensure that children gain an understanding of how to build friendships, accept another’s point of view, negotiate the rules and roles of a game, and put forward their own ideas based on their own experiences.  This is also in line with the early years Learning frame work, which states that play provides opportunities for children to learn, as they discover, create, improvise and imagine (Early Years Learning Framework, p.15)

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Area: Tapping 

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Contact Connections FDC or Sandra directly on 0401825317

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Opening hours: 7.30am - 5.30pm 

I believe that all children should be accepted and valued as individuals regardless of gender, ability, cultural background or family background ; I achieve this by providing a fun filled non threatening environment where the children and their families feel comfortable and accepted. This belief is based upon my personal beliefs, and the Australian early childhood Association’s code of ethics in relationships to children, “children are not discriminated against on the bases of gender, age race and religion.” Therefore I will ensure that all children are treated as individuals, I will ensure that each and every child gets equal opportunities to participate in experiences provided within the environment.

I will provide continuity of care, so the children develop confidence and security in me. I will achieve this by encouraging all children's learning and growth, equally and without bias. I will actively encourage strategies to reduce wastage and promote sustainability, by finding ways of using sustainable materials for the children to play and explore. I will provide a stimulating and challenging program, while catering to individual needs. I will expose them to diversity, motivate them through play and discovery, and constantly reaffirm there self-esteem. All children are valued for there individual strengths. This is based upon Gardner’s believes that an individual’s strengths will influence how they learn. Some people will learn best by interacting with others; others through reading, asking questions, and utilising language, while others are visual, using diagrams and drawings, and some need to learn through doing and being physically active.

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Area : Landsdale

Contact Connections FDC or Heidi directly on  0449001791

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Operating Hours ( Available from February 2018)

Monday - Friday 7.30am - 4.30pm

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Hi my name is Chantelle,

Over the past 5 years I have worked with children of all ages, from babies as young as 3 months to primary school aged children in year six. I have personally chosen to start up a Family Daycare as I think children deserve to have the attention of an educator when they need it, to nurture and stimulate their development.

I believe in providing children with the highest care and with a stimulating, educational, safe, warm, nurturing and inviting environment to ensure they create their moments to remember. I aspire to create positive and respectful relationships between all children and families, as I believe it is so important to have honest, open and affective communication.

Over the years I have cared for many different children and believe each child is special and unique.  They are all at different learning stages and are facing different challenges. Supporting and respecting cultural and diverse needs, languages, beliefs and values is something I strongly believe in.

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Area Calleya 

Contact connections FDC or Chantelle directly on 0433459514

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Operating hours Monday to Friday 7am to 5pm

Weekends and Overnight Care also available.

Welcome to Wrigley Worms Family Day Care.

At our  Family Day Care your will have the opportunity to learn while playing and making friends therefore giving them a sense of security and belonging.Sensory play, reading books, Art and crafts, nursery rhymes, teaching children their ABC and counting in a fun and creative way, painting, finger painting (we are not scared to get our hands dirty at Wrigley worm day care) outdoor play, garden growing, experiments. activities to keep the children smiling and laughing while their minds are learning.

Programming and planning will be carried out for each child following the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards and provide for their specific needs and interests with my own fun twist. 

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In addition to having my Cert III in Early childhood Education and Care, I also have Cert IV in Teacher Assistant Special Needs and am Makaton trained.

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Area: Ocean Reef
Contact Connections FDC or Amanda directly on 0431 677 376

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Operating Hours

Monday - Friday 7.30am - 5.30pm

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I am a diploma qualified educator with approximately 17yrs experience from babies through to

young adults.

I base my education style and philosophy strongly on the Theories of Piaget-Play, Bandurra- Social Interaction, Vygotsky-Scaffolding Learning. I am strongly committed to student centred learning as with the Reggio Emilia approach, guided by children's interests and needs for programming.

I feel a strong connection to learning from our natural environment. I welcome and encourage family and community input.

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Area: Eden Beach, Jindalee
Contact Connections FDC or Samala directly on 0438 466 322

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Operating Hours

Monday - Friday 6.30am - 6.00pm

Special arrangements available upon request

The Philosophy for my family daycare is to provide the children in my care with a happy environment, which nurtures their individual needs and provides them with the love and care they deserve.

I will strive to provide your child with social and physical development skills through an environment that invites your child to explore and learn in the safety and security of a small group setting. Your child will receive individual attention as well as the opportunity to learn and socialise in an environment where it is ok to make mistakes. As a part of my family daycare program I will be promoting positive self esteem amongst all children, which will enhance personality, development and mental well being in a stimulation home environment.

I would love to encourage parents to be involved in the way I care for your child, this could mean offering idea’s or suggestions on what your child is interested in which would then be incorporated into my program. With regards to your child’s development or personal changes I am always available to listen and work with any concerns you may have with the care of your child.

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Area: Alkimos
Contact Connections FDC or Kim directly on her mobile 0401 235 231

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Available from January 2018

Monday 7.30am -05.30pm

Tuesday 7.30am - 5.30pm

Wednesday 7.30am - 5.30pm

Weekend, evening and overnight care also available.