My Planet Childcare Centre

At My Planet Childcare, our Community Walkabout program runs throughout the year for our preschoolers, providing hands-on learning experiences right in our local neighborhood—no transport required, just curious minds and eager feet!

Depending on what children are learning, we may:
🚸 Practice road safety – crossing streets, holding hands, and following safety rules.
🏫 Visit local schools – taking part in special events and preparing for big school.
🛍 Shop for healthy foods – purchasing fresh fruit, bread, and deli items for the centre.
👩‍⚕️ Meet local professionals – visiting the dentist, doctor, fire station, post office, and more.
📚 Explore community spaces – enjoying storytime at the library, treasure hunts at the park, or singing to our elders at the nursing home.

This program enhances road safety awareness, social skills, and a sense of belonging, boosting confidence and self-esteem while helping children connect with their community.

Igniting a Love for Reading

At My Planet Childcare, we inspire a lifelong love of reading through storytelling, interactive book experiences, and creative activities. Reading from an early age enhances pronunciation, comprehension, vocabulary, and a deeper appreciation for literature, setting the foundation for future success.

Our engaging program includes:
📖 Storytelling sessions
🎭 Drama and role-play
🌍 Learning foreign languages
📚 Story-based activities

We also encourage children to borrow books and enjoy reading with their families at home, supported by our home reader activities.

At My Planet Childcare, our Big School Program is designed to ensure a smooth and confident transition to primary school. We focus on essential skills such as:
🏆 independence
👐 self-help
🧩 problem-solving
🤝 social development
📖 early literacy and 🔢 numeracy foundations.

Through structured activities, interactive learning experiences, and school visits, children become familiar with school routines, expectations, and environments. Our program also emphasizes emotional readiness, helping children develop resilience, confidence, and a love for learning.

With strong family 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 and community 🤲 engagement, we support each child in feeling prepared and excited for their next big step—starting school!

As educators, we observe your child as they engage, react, interact, and demonstrate their skills and knowledge through various experiences and activities.

Using the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), Child Developmental Milestones, educator expertise, school expectations, and family input, we have developed My Planet Outcomes—a structured approach tailored to three age groups with guided steps to identify strengths and skills.

Our Developmental Summaries (Progress Reports) are based on these outcomes. When a report is completed, we invite families to discuss what we have learned and the next steps. This can include ensuring consistency between home and the centre, transitioning to a new room, or preparing for primary school.