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KIDS CORNER MISSION STATEMENT

It is with great pleasure that we invite you and your family to our Kids corner where we are committed to nurturing your children so that they:

-    Feel physically and emotionally safe and valued at all times.
-    Develop self esteem and respect for others.
-    Develop socially, emotionally, physically and intellectually.
-    Have fun in a safe and warm environment

Your child’s skills, talent and spirit will grow and develop by participating in our programme


KIDS CORNER PHILOSOPHY

We consider the family to be a child’s primary source of love and care and we will work with you in nurturing your child as an individual, a family member, and as a member of society.

It is our belief that children learn best through discovery, direct experiences and creative exploration. Our small group sizes, combined with enriched early childhood programmes ensures that your child receives individualised attention, fostering growth and development in a familiar, happy, and safe environment.  Our programs are designed to promote physical, social, emotional, intellectual and moral development of each child.

We value the importance of play in the lives of children. Time for uninterrupted free play is and important part of a child’s day. What at first glance may look like a rather chaotic time is actually a lot of very busy children engaged in active learning and discovery.

Child development experts emphasise the importance of the formative years, between infancy and kinder age for building confidence and shaping a child’s attitudes towards learning. Naturally all parents want their children to grow and develop to their full potential. With that in mind the supportive and nurturing environment which we provide aims to prepare your child for a lifetime of learning.

We facilitate children’s learning and involvement by asking questions, making suggestions and introducing more complex materials or information to challenge your children, acting as their guides. The learning environment is shaped and activities are planned on the basis of typical child development for the appropriate age range, while allowing for individual differences. However, we keep in mind that some of the most ‘teachable moments’ are spontaneous or impromptu experiences. Our program is flexible.

We see our role as one of providing children with the skills and tools to find knowledge.

“To those who are hungry, do not give them fish; give them
a fishing pole. To those who are hungry for knowledge:
give them skills to find the knowledge for themselves.”
Malaguzzi.

Your children’s dignity is of paramount importance, and we treat them with courtesy at all times. We play and we learn but we keep in mind that the development of self-control in children is facilitated by setting clear, consistent limits and guiding them to resolve conflicts. We value mistakes as learning opportunities. We accept and comfort children, regardless of their behaviour. A healthy self-esteem is by far more important than the acquisition of specific skills. A child who feels respected and has a positive self-image has a good start as a person and a life long learner.
46-50 Hawthorn Rd, Caulfield 3161 Vic • 03 9500 2066 • info@studio46.com.au • © StudioForty6 Pty Ltd. All rights reserved