Our Philosophy

Teach a Tot Preschool Centre Philosophy

At Teach a Tot Preschool, we are committed to providing high-quality care and learning experiences in an environment that combines the warmth, security and happiness of a home with the highest standards of professional early childhood education.

The safety, wellbeing and protection of every child is our highest priority. We are committed to creating a child-safe environment where children feel secure, respected, valued and heard, and where their rights, dignity and individuality are upheld.

We recognise every child and family as unique. We value the knowledge, culture, experiences, strengths and perspectives they bring to our community and believe strong partnerships between families and educators are essential to supporting each child’s learning, development and wellbeing.

We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we learn and grow. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and are committed to respectfully embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives, cultures, histories and connections to Country throughout our everyday practice.

We believe children

• Are capable, competent and curious lifelong learners who develop and learn at their own pace.
• Have the right to feel safe, secure, respected and valued for who they are, and to have their voices, ideas and concerns heard.
• Thrive when their physical, emotional and social wellbeing needs are supported, including their need for safety, connection, friendship, rest, nutrition, movement and belonging.
• Learn through play, exploration and meaningful experiences that foster curiosity, creativity, resilience, confidence, independence and a love of learning.
• Should be supported to develop agency by making choices and actively participating in decisions about their learning, play and daily experiences.

We believe families

• Are their child’s first and most important teachers and bring valuable knowledge about their child’s needs, interests, culture and experiences.
• Should be welcomed, respected and valued as partners in their child’s education and care.
• Should be encouraged to share their knowledge, ideas, culture and perspectives and be involved in decisions about their child’s learning and wellbeing.
• Have the right to feel confident that their child’s safety, wellbeing and best interests are always prioritised.

We believe educators and management

• Have a shared responsibility to provide a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment where every child is protected from harm, abuse, neglect and discrimination.
• Build respectful, responsive and trusting relationships with children and families.
• Listen to children, respect their agency and respond to their individual needs, interests, strengths and voices.
• Are committed to ongoing professional learning, reflection and continuous improvement, particularly in relation to child safety, wellbeing and quality practice.
• Work in partnership with families, colleagues and the community to achieve the best outcomes for children.
• Use the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) V2.0 to guide curriculum decisions and provide a balance of planned and spontaneous play-based learning experiences.
• Are passionate about early childhood education and recognise the significant responsibility they have in shaping children’s early experiences, relationships and sense of self.

Our commitment

At Teach a Tot Preschool, child safety comes first. We strive to create a community where every child feels safe, secure, included, heard and valued.

Through strong relationships, meaningful play, respectful partnerships, cultural inclusion and reflective practice, we support every child to develop confidence, independence and a lifelong love of learning. We are committed to continuously improving our practice and ensuring that the safety, wellbeing, learning and best interests of children remain at the heart of everything we do.