Welcome to New Families
At Shooting Stars Early Learning Centre, we welcome families and children into our Centres from the moment we meet. The welcome experience begins from the first conversation as we start to form the foundation of a strong partnership between our educators, families and children.
The first five years of your child’s life are incredibly important when it comes to social and emotional development and setting them up with a love of learning that lasts a lifetime. That’s why at SS ELC we’re focused on teaching children how to learn versus just ticking a box.
Programs
What do we offer?
We know it’s a big decision to make about who will care for your child, but we aim to make it an easy one by providing a home-away-from-home where children learn and feel safe to explore in a variety of settings.
Our curriculum is delivered by qualified teachers through exciting and engaging play-based experiences. We combine this with the highest quality care and communicate it all back to you so you can see how your child is growing and developing every day.
Our Centres have rooms and Educators dedicated to each age group: Baby, Toddler and Kindergarten. Our enrolment options provide long day care hours to support families, combining the security of ongoing bookings with the flexibility to access casual care days when needed (if spaces are available in your Centre).
About government subsidies, immunisation requirements and any other documents needed to confirm your place.
What will happen when we start?
Our Centres will provide options for your start at the Centre, which include:
- Inviting you to visit with your child at times that suit you, to familiarise yourself with the Centre prior to your child’s attendance.
- Providing you with a detailed tour of the Centre, which will include introductions to educators, other children, and families, and that highlights procedures that impact you and your child.
- We will provide you with our Family Handbook, and plenty of opportunities to have all your questions answered.
- Supporting you and your family with the opportunity to stay with your child during the settling in process.
- Encouraging you to share information about your child and any concerns, doubts or anxieties you may have in regard to their enrolment.
What are your Childcare Fees?
Can I claim the Child Care Subsidy?
Your CCS is calculated using three components:
- Your combined family income
- Your level of ‘activity’
- Your childcare provider’s hourly rate