Frequently Asked Questions
Our philosophy is all about encouraging your child to discover their own unique abilities and indikiduality. We do this by providing engaging educational programs, learning environment and activities and resources that will inspire your child. Our professional and highly qualified educators genuinely want to see your child succeed and will go over and above to tailor their approach to support your child's unique development. Our centre offers high quality facilities and a guaranteed safe and nurturing environment to provide the best opportunities for your child while they are in our care.
COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions
We are committed to supporting our families and people. Our families are supported by our centre management teams, our committed Family Support Consultants, and our COVID-19 Response Team. We endeavour to communicate accurate, timely updates as the situation evolves. Our centres practice the highest quality health and hygiene practices, aligned with State Government recommendations and requirements.
All families enrolled at our centres also have access to free confidential counselling and support through Lifeworks. Lifeworks have caring counsellors available 24/7 for support – call 1300 361 008 and state you are an enrolled family at a centre owned and operated by Affinity Education Group.
Our people are supported with ongoing training, additional resources, clear communication and support from our COVID-19 Response Team, and access to counsellors and confidential support. By supporting our teams, we allow them to focus on their main objective: providing high-quality early education and care for your children.
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Our Educational Programs
Baby Nursery
Your child's lifelong learning journey starts here! Our nursery provides a warm, safe environment for your baby to learn and grow. Caring and gentle educators will develop nurturing relationships with your baby, so your child will develop trust and a sense of belonging.
Toddler Childcare
Our centre provides a stimulating and fun environment to enhance your child’s learning in their early years. Learning starts long before school, with the first five years of a child’s life being crucial to laying the foundations for their ability to learn throughout their later years.
Preschool
Preparing for primary school is one of the most important times in a child’s life. Our Lifelong Learning Curriculum School Readiness program stimulates young minds, builds confidence, resilience and positive self-image, and supports children’s transition to school.
Lifelong Learning Curriculum
The Lifelong Learning Curriculum is Affinity Education’s research-based curriculum for early childhood education, based on the belief that learning and development occurs most successfully when supported by nurturing and engaged educators, in partnership with families and communities. It draws on the best teaching and learning strategies from Montessori and Reggio Emilia combined with modern, evidence-based approaches including Abecedarian and Circle of Security.
The Lifelong Learning Curriculum is play-based and specifically designed to cater for all ages from birth to school age.
Educational programs, inspired by four key intentions, thoughtfully and individually facilitate each child’s learning.
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Explore Current Opportunities
Each day, you’ll have the opportunity to inspire and shape the young minds of children. The impact you can make is enriching, and this career choice offers endless opportunities and pathways.
Study with Affinity Education
The Affinity Learning Academy, by Affinity Education provides internal professional development, plus nationally recognised qualifications in early childhood education and business with preferred RTO’s.
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Acknowledgement of Country
In the spirit of reconciliation, the Affinity Education community acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land sea and community.