Clovel Childcare & Early Learning Centre - Granville Merrylands

The children at Clovel Childcare & Early Learning Centre Granville Merrylands take part in a vast array of centre based programs, all included as part of the daily fee:

Performing Arts Program: the children participate in drama, music and dance, practice public speaking and perform a concert at the end of the year, all designed to encourage confidence and self-worth.

Multicultural Program: the children are introduced to other cultures through food, language, dress, games, stories and activities.  The children learn songs and words in a variety of languages.

Literacy Program: starting with forming sounds and words and learning to hold a pencil correctly and moving through the stages to reading and writing. The I Love Reading phonetic program is part of the centre’s literacy program.

Numeracy Program: children are learning to count, and  giving numbers a meaning with basic maths games.  The children and educators discuss spatial sense, and take part in activities using measurement, estimation and pattern making. 

Physical Activity Program: the team at Clovel believe that mind and body go hand-in-hand and encourage the children to participate in a daily PE program with activities such as yoga, ball skills and games, obstacle courses and many other games.

Science and Technology: this program is all about exploration and discovery, with fun experiments and activities in the daily program.  Children are encouraged to think logically, participate in discussion and debate, and make connections between different concepts. 

Environment and Nature Program: the educators help the children explore sustainability and look at what can be recycled and reused within the centre; the children learn about looking after their environment, with our educators involving the children in the care of their centre pets and kitchen gardens; the children also participate in a Bush Kinder program, where they are encouraged to explore and participate in activities utilising their outdoor garden spaces.

Preschool Program: this includes the early learning programs, life and social skills, and preparation for life beyond the early learning centre.

School Readiness Program: this includes the early learning program, and the educators begin to prepare the children for transition to school through practicing life and social skills such as unpacking a prepared school lunch, turn taking and speaking in front of their peers.

Relationships between parents and educators is key for the team at Clovel Childcare & Early Learning Centre Granville Merrylands. This  relationship of mutual respect with the common goal to promote the child’s well-being is built on a true partnership of honest communication.

The centre’s philosophy is rooted by love. Their belief ‘if you’re getting the loving right, everything else will follow’ means that the educators strive to ensure each child feels nurtured and appreciated in a safe environment. Educators will always be responsive to each child’s feelings and needs, to stimulate their curiosity and thinking whilst providing a warm and loving atmosphere.

Kindyhub is Clovel’s app of choice for interactive communication between families and educators. The free app enables immediate and convenient access to view a child’s photos, learning and development progress.

I am currently the Supervisor at Clovel Granville, where I have been working for the past six years and I adore what I do.  Working within the early childhood education & care industry, more specifically for Clovel, provides a fulfilment & enjoyment watching the younger generation grow, blossom and live into the best versions of themselves knowing that I am playing a large part in their lives as I assist them in building the foundations for their lives. Each child has their own personality, a different way of viewing each piece of the day & their general persona. I have a lot of respect, gratitude & admiration for the industry & what I do for the next generation of little humans.

Anthony - Nominated Surpervisor Clovel Granville

I started at Clovel 8 years ago and I have loved the growth, experiences and relationships I have created here! The children are my passion and I absolutely love what I do as I see their growth on a daily! We laugh, cry, learn  and continue to make memories that I will forever cherish! A quote that I love and want to share with you all, “Tell me and I forget, Teach me and I remember, Involve me and I learn”!

Nesa- Nominated Supervisor Clovel Kindy 

Hi my name is Jo-Anne and I have been at Clovel for 19 years. I have a Diploma in Children’s Services and a Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood. Working with children has helped me gain a whole new perspective on the world. My reward is seeing the children grow from babies to toddlers and eventually kinder children ready to go to school. 

I have a passion for working with children and making a difference in their lives; to make the children feel safe, secure and supported, be able to encourage them to become strong in their social and emotional wellbeing; providing comfort and bonding with children to help them feel settled. I love being able to watch children succeed and developing new skills to enrich their development. 

I aim to create an atmosphere where I can empower and help children grow and develop; be a positive role model and make a significant and positive impact in their lives.  I enjoy working in collaboration with my Clovel team of educators to help build on our knowledge. Today’s children are tomorrow’s future.

Jo-Anne – Nominated Supervisor The Cottage

I have been at Clovel for over 2 years now and it has been the best experience of my life. Watching the children grow up from little babies to going to primary school is such a beautiful thing. These children become family to you because you watch them every day and every week of each year, teaching them what they need to know from early ages to older.

Rhiannon - Educator

Being at Clovel for 4 years has been an amazing experience. Not only am I shaping the future leaders of this world, they are shaping me, to be the best person and caregiver I can be. It’s all about the loving!

Tayla - Educator

When leaving school I was a very worried 18 year old going straight into the work and childcare… but the Clovel Family took me in with open arms and showed me that working can be so much fun! I learnt a lot about myself as I work with the amazing staff, children and families. I’m so thankful to be a part of this amazing family. When I come to work it doesn’t feel like I’m just doing a day job it feels like spending a day with family and friends.

Veronica - Educator

I love working with kids, I have always wanted to work with children ever since I was young & working in Clovel has provided me with the opportunity to be able to educate the next generation of children, knowing that I played a part in their success as they venture on to primary school and beyond.

Jasmine - Educator

I love working with children as they are amazing people to be around, they are happy, share anything that comes to their mind & they see the world through different eyes which is refreshing. I love seeing them grow every single day. 

Tayla - Educator

I started at Clovel 3 years ago and have enjoyed every moment of it. I love how here at Clovel we are not just educators, we are a family. Getting to know the families and the children are the best part as we get to watch the children grow and develop as they discover new ways of learning and creating a fun and engaging atmosphere.

Miranda - Educator

Eating habits

The educators at Clovel Childcare & Early Learning Centre Granville Merrylands feel that they have a responsibility to promote good nutrition for children. All educators are familiar with hygiene standards, nutrition principles for children and food safety laws. They know that the food the children eat at the centre plays an important role in the child’s future growth and development, as well as having an impact on their future eating habits.

Munch and Move 

Clovel is involved in the NSW Government Munch and Move Initiative that supports the healthy development of children from birth to 5 years and beyond by promoting physical activity, healthy eating and reduced small screen time. The key principles of the initiative include daily physical education lessons, rehydration programs, healthy eating and an increased knowledge of good food.

Clovel Menu 

When designing the Clovel menu, the team committed to providing two-thirds of the recommended daily nutritional food intake for children less than 6 years of age. The children enjoy food such as: seasonal fruit for morning tea; 10 options for delicious sandwiches for lunch with fresh fruit for dessert; rice cakes, veggie sticks, healthy dips or fruit breads for afternoon tea. In line with their Multicultural Program and Special Days, the centre also regularly provides a hot meal for lunch, as well as sandwiches. Some of these include fried rice, Singapore noodles, spaghetti bolognese or teriyaki chicken with vegetables. 

Promoting school readiness

For children in the months leading up to beginning at primary school, the educators offer a packed lunch to help them prepare for life at school. They practice sitting in a group, unwrapping sandwiches from cling wrap and opening packets. They also discuss what is in their lunch today and how it will benefit their health.