number of places

The Babies Room has spaces for up to 15 babies.

staff

We have one Room Leader and four assistants all of whom have a Certificate iii or are working towards this qualification.

programme

We try to create a warm and friendly atmosphere in our Babies Room.

We ensure that each child feels comfortable, safe and loved, by attending to their individual needs through the use of a Primary Caregiver System which helps children form bonds with their carers.

Babies stay in our room until they are approximately 2 years old then they gradually move into the Toddlers Room. Transition visits usually occur during December and January in preparation for their new room.

The babies sleep in the same cot each time (linen provided), with older children sleeping on mattresses in the sleep room. This prepares them for Toddlers Room.

activities

The Babies room routine is very flexible. We endeavour to promote a homelike environment and each child in our room has their own individual schedule.

Here is a typical day in the Babies Room.

7:45     Centre Opens

8:00     Indoor/Outdoor Play – (Room Leader Arrives)

9:00     Morning tea in small groups (Assistant arrives)

10:00   Music with Brendan on Wednesdays

11:30   Indoor/Outdoor experiences

12:00   Rest/Quiet Time

1:00     Morning staff leave/afternoon staff arrive

2:00     Afternoon tea start and Indoor/Outdoor experiences

4:00     Prepare childre for home time

4:30     Room Leader leaves

6:00     Centre closes