Paisley Park Early Learning Centre - Maroubra

The nutritional philosophy of Paisley Park includes:

Best quality produce: the centre believes that healthy eating means using locally sourced, seasonal ingredients which keep children nourished and energised. The seasonal menus are designed in conjunction with well-known chef, Miguel Maestre.

Whole foods cooked from scratch: all meals are prepared completely from scratch by the onsite chef – everything from bread to jam and tomato sauce is made in-house.

Active participants: children enjoy a wide range of healthy and delicious food. They eat in a designated space for meals, and engage with everything from preparation of the meals, serving themselves, socialising with peers, and cleaning up. Children use real crockery to enhance their dining experience, teaching them to respect and look after cutlery.

Cooking experiences: children are regularly exposed to opportunities to get creative in the kitchen with the onsite chef. The kitchen plays an important role in the centre with children enjoying their regular cooking experiences.

Sustainability: children learn where their food comes from through hands-on activities such as collecting eggs, picking herbs and vegetables from the vegetable garden, worm farming, composting and water conservation.

Successful school preparation supports the effective transition to school, and as importantly, will develop a lifetime love for learning and success. Our unique program has been developed by Dr Kat Wieczorek-Ghisso (PhD Education and over 30 years practical experience), with input from School Principals. It covers the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and uniquely, also dovetails with the National School Curriculum, and includes additional focus on building confidence, social awareness, autonomy and resilience.

Program Highlights

• Using a play based approach, your child will become familiar with elements of the National School Curriculum, building connections to the areas of Mathematics, English, Science, Technology, the Arts, Health and Physical Education.
• School teachers identify ‘ready children’ as those with confidence, independence, resilience and social competence. Our daily programs prioritise the development of these skills.
• Educators have significant influence on children‘s learning. We are intentional in choosing qualified Educators with that special blend of experience, care and passion for educating young children.
• Your child will be appreciated as an individual, with their unique interests and talents weaved into their daily activities.
• To support your child’s transition, our curriculum incorporates school-like experiences and expectations.
• Partnerships with local schools also ensure children experience ‘Big School’ long before they officially transition.
• When a child transitions to school, so does their family. Our genuine partnerships with families ensure that the experience is positive for everyone.