At Balgownie Preschool & Montessori Centre, we understand and acknowledge the critical role of high-quality care and education in shaping the minds of young children. This understanding is why we have a team of educators and staff members who are not only more than the required ratio but also have qualifications that are guided by the National Quality Standards.
 

Our team of high-quality professional educators are committed to and passionate about early childhood education and care. Our staff promote the human rights, safety and well-being of all children and consider and respect the diverse backgrounds and needs of children.

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We create an environment that promotes and enables children’s participation and is welcoming, culturally safe and inclusive for all children and their families.

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Our educators are continually evaluating how our curriculum meets the educational and wellbeing needs of our children and reflecting on ways to improve children’s learning and development and are supported by a team of highly qualified professionals. Our educational leader and early childhood teachers guide our educators in providing quality, research based educational programs.

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Our educators take into account children’s learning styles, abilities, interests, linguistic and cultural diversity and family circumstances when planning and implementing learning programs. We support and respect the history and backgrounds of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and aim to foster each child’s sense of identity.

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All staff are encouraged and supported to attend professional training and development to further their knowledge and skills.

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All staff hold valid Working with Children Checks/Cards and all Responsible Persons (placed in charge of the day-to-day running of the service) have current ACECQA approved First Aid, Emergency Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications.