Pippies Early Childhood Centre
Our Programs
Pippies is a culturally safe and inclusive environment. Educators acknowledge the First Nations people and aim to deliver a program that is embedded with practices and experiences that respectfully educate children in a culturally appropriate way. Together we embed our local Bundjalung culture through exploring language, the six seasons, song and stories. We are guided by the 8 Aboriginal ways of learning, and we pay respect to Country each morning in our Yarning Circle.
Preschool Enrichment Program
Our program is run daily for children attending school the following year. Our early childhood teachers implement high quality, play based educational programs using intentional teaching practices that support children's learning and development through play. The program is a balance of child-led exploration with teacher initiated and scaffolded learning experiences.
The small group setting allows children's interests and strengths to be identified and children and educators engage in the program together. Children are encouraged to ask questions, listen to the ideas of others and to develop their own ideas, developing deeper understandings.
Children are provided with opportunities to practise and develop their social and emotional skills- key areas of development for a child regarding school readiness.
Authentic Aboriginal perspectives are embedded throughout the preschool program.
Yugari Nature Play Program
At Pippies we are passionate about Nature Play and fostering a love of nature and the natural environment. Yugari runs on Mondays for children attending school the following year and is an offsite program that supports children's holistic growth and development through unstructured, child-led play and exploration. We support children to engage in healthy risk taking and build independence and confidence. Our nature play program extends children's connection with nature, country and the local community, fostering environmental stewards
Preschool Program
Our program caters for children aged 3 years to school age and reflects the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and encompasses the three core principles of the framework - Belonging, Being and Becoming.
Relationships are at the heart of our program. Our experienced educators develop relationships with children and their families, creating a learning environment that is nurturing, child-led and interest based. Children are given space to play, inquire, explore, discover and embrace our natural space.
Learning experiences are provided, including a music/movement group, RAMSR (Rhythm and Movement for self -regulation) and our Early Explorers group which focuses on small group activities that promote the physical, social, emotional and intellectual growth of each child.
Junior Program
Our program caters for children aged 6 weeks to 3 years and reflects the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and encompasses the three core principles of the framework - Belonging, Being and Becoming.
The educators provide secure, respectful and personalised care and early education for infants and toddlers in a nurturing, play-based environment. Educators focus on development, independence, self-help skills through tailored routines, sensory play, songs and strong family partnership.
Educators believe all children are capable and can succeed and provide care that is inclusive and respectful.
Working closely with families, educators provide continuity of learning and transitions, ensuring smooth connections between home and Pippies.
