Children First South Hobart - Accepting Enrolments for 2025
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Children First South Hobart - Accepting Enrolments for 2025 Centre overview
Our centre has been designed to serve the South Hobart community with high-quality childcare and early education services, all aimed at supporting children on their learning journeys. Our vision for Children First South Hobart is that children always come first. All our decision making is centred around ensuring the needs, development, and wellbeing of the child is always our first priority.
Our centre caters for children from 6 weeks to school age, across five classrooms designed specifically for each age group: Nursery, Tiny Tots, Toddlers, Junior Kindy, and Senior Kindy.
Our classrooms are equipped with high quality resources, chosen to complement our curriculum and support your child’s learning journey. Within our classrooms, you will discover smaller spaces designed to make children feel secure and truly at home, including home corner, reading nooks, art studio spaces, floor & table activities and other inspiring play zones. These carefully curated spaces foster meaningful interactions between our children and Educators, promoting quality engagement and learning experiences.
The large outdoor areas at Children First South Hobart provides children with the space for big movements like running, jumping, kicking and throwing, which is very important for fitness and physical development. Our outdoor areas are designed to be natural and engaging spaces for exploration and fun and feature a custom adventure fort, a cubby house, sandpits, chicken coop and vegetable & herb gardens.
Our centre features include:
- All meals provided and tailored to your child’s dietary requirements
- Extra-curriculars inc. cooking, gardening and children's yoga classes included in fee
- All-inclusive fee, including nappies, wipes, and sunscreen
- Family Communication Mobile App
- Hat & drink bottle upon enrolment
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Children First South Hobart - Accepting Enrolments for 2025 Service features
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Programs
Programs
Nursery
Our nurturing and engaging Nursery Classroom exudes warmth and security, assuring you that your child will thrive under our care, safe and content. There is an emphasis on the children forging trusting bonds with our Educators, while engaging in age-appropriate activities. Building trusting relationships is paramount during these early years, and our Educators actively promote this through routine, one-on-one interactions, and by demonstrating affection, empathy, and respect to each child. Routine holds a significant role in our Nursery Classroom, as adhering to a child's established routine fosters a sense of security and trust. Working in collaboration with our families, the Nursery Educators tailor their activities around each child's individual schedule, seamlessly integrating learning experiences and playtime with their rest and meal times. Throughout the day, your child will engage in activities tailored to their specific learning needs and developmental stage. These activities encompass sensory play, musical sessions, outdoor exploration, artistic endeavours, storytelling, and meaningful one-on-one interactions with our dedicated and qualified Educators.
The Abecedarian Approach Australia (3a) emphasises the importance of language in cognitive development. By focusing on daily, intentional, one-on-one conversations between Educators and children, our Nursery strengthens the foundation of language acquisition and literacy skills. This fuels both critical thinking ability and a strong sense of curiosity and wonder for learning.
Additionally, our Nursery children have the opportunity to participate in enriching extracurricular lessons.
Tiny Tots
In our nurturing Tiny Tots Classrooms, children establish strong, trust-based connections with our Educators as they participate in activities tailored to their age and developmental stage. This environment radiates warmth and security, providing you with the assurance that your child will be safe and will thrive under our care. Fostering trusting relationships is of utmost importance during these formative years, and our dedicated Educators actively foster these connections. They achieve this through the establishment of routines that provide structure and consistency, one-on-one interactions that cater to each child's unique needs, and by exemplifying affection, empathy, and unwavering respect towards every child in their care. Routine holds a significant role in our Tiny Tots Classroom, as adhering to a child's established routine fosters a sense of security and trust. Working in collaboration with our families, the Tiny Tots Educators tailor their activities around each child's individual schedule, seamlessly integrating learning experiences and playtime with their rest and meal times.
As we aim to provide the highest standard of early education, our Tiny Tots classroom integrates the globally recognised Abecedarian Approach Australia (3a). This approach focuses on fostering strong language and cognitive skills in children from their earliest years.
Throughout the day, your child will engage in activities tailored to their specific learning needs and developmental stage. These activities encompass sensory play, musical sessions, outdoor exploration, artistic endeavours, storytelling, and meaningful one-on-one interactions with our dedicated and qualified Educators. Additionally, our Tiny Tots children have the opportunity to participate in enriching extracurricular lessons.
Toddlers
Between the ages of two and three, children's imagination and independence blossom as they embark on a journey of exploration and understanding of their world. Our Toddlers kickstart their day with outdoor play guided by their own interests. This helps foster a connection with the natural environment and nurtures their innate sense of wonder and curiosity. As they transition indoors to our classroom setting, our young learners engage in activities designed to enhance their fine motor skills, encouraging imaginative play and "make-believe" scenarios where they emulate everyday situations and practice newfound skills. Story time is a cherished activity for our Toddlers, nurturing their emerging listening skills. Establishing independence is important in our Toddler Classrooms. Our Educators facilitate experiences that empower children to develop vital self-help skills, fostering a sense of independence and self-reliance. At this stage, our Toddler children's social skills flourish as they form their first friendships with peers. Regular group gatherings and collaborative play based on shared interests, create a sense of belonging and community among them.
Our Educators engage with each Toddler in conversational reading, learning games, language priority, and enriched caregiving. These interactions from the Abecedarian Approach Australia (3a) provide abundant opportunities for children to build a strong language foundation, enhancing their cognitive, social, emotional, and linguistic development.
In addition to these enriching experiences, our Toddler children eagerly participate in weekly scheduled incursions and extracurricular activities. These adventures introduce them to new environments and experiences, fosters connections within our community and expands on their classroom learning.
Junior Kindergarten
In our older classrooms, we place a strong emphasis on providing a structured daily routine. This approach offers children the invaluable opportunity to experience consistency in their day-to-day activities, preparing them with essential skills for a seamless transition to school. These skills encompass literacy, numeracy, and fine motor abilities. Within this structured framework, we actively encourage children to express their unique individuality by embracing their natural learning styles and nurturing their interests through play. Group activities play a pivotal role in creating a sense of belonging, fostering teamwork skills, and facilitating interactions with their peers.
With the Abecedarian Approach Australia (3a), we strive to cultivate your child's cognitive, social, and emotional growth, while fostering resilience and sparking lifelong learning interests. The 3a learning games are fun yet meaningful interactions for cognitive and psychosocial development. Routine activities are viewed as learning opportunities designed to boost emotional bonding along with language and problem-solving abilities.
Our dedication to enriching the learning experience extends well beyond the confines of the classroom. We seamlessly integrate daily incursions and extracurricular activities into our curriculum, enhancing the children's educational journey. Through our weekly scheduled activities, children actively engage with the community, further elevating their learning experiences. Depending on the specific centre, these extracurricular activities may include fitness classes to promote physical development, yoga lessons to encourage balance and mindfulness, language lessons to enhance communication skills, and even engaging cooking and gardening lessons.
Pre-Kindergarten
In our older classrooms, we prioritise a structured daily routine. This approach lends to consistency in the children’s day-to-day activities, equipping them with crucial skills for a seamless transition to school. These skills encompass literacy, numeracy, and fine motor abilities. Within the framework of the routine, we actively encourage children to express their unique individuality. We do this by empowering them to embrace their natural learning styles and nurture their interests through play. Group activities play a pivotal role in fostering a sense of belonging, nurturing teamwork skills, and facilitating interactions with their peers. In our Pre-Kindy setting, we're excited to incorporate the proven benefits of the Abecedarian Approach Australia (3a) for our older children, shaping a structured yet thoroughly engaging educational environment. This approach enriches our structured daily routine, turning every interaction into an opportunity for cognitive, language, and psychosocial development. As each child exerts their individuality in learning, the 3a strategy taps into their unique style, promoting substantial literacy, numeracy, and fine motor skills progress. Our commitment to enriching the learning experience extends far beyond the classroom walls. We seamlessly incorporate daily incursions and extracurricular activities into our curriculum, further enhancing the children's educational journey. Through our weekly scheduled activities, children actively engage with the community, elevating their learning experiences. These extracurricular activities may encompass fitness classes to promote physical development, yoga lessons to encourage balance and mindfulness, language lessons to enhance communication skills, and even hands-on cooking and gardening lessons, providing a comprehensive and well-rounded educational experience.
In our Pre-Kindy setting, we're excited to incorporate the proven benefits of the Abecedarian Approach Australia (3a) for our older children, shaping a structured yet thoroughly engaging educational environment. This approach enriches our structured daily routine, turning every interaction into an opportunity for cognitive, language, and psychosocial development. As each child exerts their individuality in learning, the 3a strategy taps into their unique style, promoting substantial literacy, numeracy, and fine motor skills progress.
Our commitment to enriching the learning experience extends far beyond the classroom walls. We seamlessly incorporate daily incursions and extracurricular activities into our curriculum, further enhancing the children's educational journey. Through our weekly scheduled activities, children actively engage with the community, elevating their learning experiences. These extracurricular activities may encompass fitness classes to promote physical development, yoga lessons to encourage balance and mindfulness, language lessons to enhance communication skills, and even hands-on cooking and gardening lessons, providing a comprehensive and well-rounded educational experience.
Centre philosophy
Centre philosophy
At Children First, we are committed to providing a transformative early childhood education experience rooted in the evidence-based Abecedarian Approach. Our educational philosophy is grounded in creating a safe, loving, and stimulating environment where children can thrive emotionally, socially, and intellectually.
Early Intervention for Lifelong Success
We recognise the critical importance of early intervention. By starting in infancy, we provide children with a solid educational foundation that sets them on a path towards lifelong success.
Intensive Learning Through Purposeful Engagement
The Abecedarian Approach guides our interactions and activities. We offer a structured and intensive learning environment, filled with high-quality engagements designed to promote cognitive, social, and emotional development.
Individualised Learning for Every Child
We believe in the uniqueness of each child. Our approach is tailored to the specific needs and interests of every individual, ensuring that each child receives the personalised care and attention they deserve.
Language-Rich Atmosphere for Verbal Fluency
We understand the paramount importance of language development. Our environment is designed to be rich in language, with a focus on verbal interactions, reading, and other language-based activities.
Long-term Engagement for Consistent Growth
Our commitment extends over the long term. We provide continuous and sustained support, ensuring that children benefit from a consistent and reliable educational experience.
Inclusion of Families as Essential Partners
We view parents and families as invaluable collaborators in a child's educational journey. Open, transparent, and collaborative communication is fundamental to creating a supportive and enriching experience for every child.
Cultivating a Culture of Curiosity and Exploration
We foster a culture of inquiry and exploration. Through thoughtfully designed activities, we promote cognitive development, problem-solving skills, and a love for learning that will last a lifetime.
Safety, Security, and Well-being as Fundamental
The Abecedarian Approach guides our interactions and activities. We offer a structured and intensive learning environment, filled with high-quality engagements designed to promote cognitive, social, and emotional development.
Repetition and Routines
Children thrive on predictability and consistency. Regular routines and activities help children feel secure and confident in their environment. Routines provide opportunities for children to develop self-help skills fostering independence and confidence.
Through the Abecedarian Approach, we integrate evidence-based practices that have a profound impact on early childhood development. At Children First, we are dedicated to providing a nurturing foundation that empowers children to become confident, capable, and compassionate individuals setting them on a path to a bright and promising future.
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Really appreciate the time our child was at the center. All educators were caring and nurturing (especially Bel Bel, she was giving extra... Really appreciate the time our child was at the center. All educators were caring and nurturing (especially Bel Bel, she was giving extra love to our child), and the admin staff were really supportive with our situation (high praise to Sam and Wei). Have recommended the place to our friends. Quan. Read more
Everyone in the centre is consistently amazing with our kids. We've been there for years now and the interactions with both the educators... Everyone in the centre is consistently amazing with our kids. We've been there for years now and the interactions with both the educators and admin staff as our kids of grown and progressed through is like family. They look forward to their time there, and we couldn't be happier with the quality of their service and support. Read more
Couldn’t ask for a better day care! The most incredible group of people who go above and beyond for the families! 3 happy... Couldn’t ask for a better day care! The most incredible group of people who go above and beyond for the families! 3 happy kids ☺️ Read more