We would like to recognize the traditional owners of this land, the Boonwurrung and Wurundjeri peoples, on whose land we build our community today

We pay our respects to them, their cultures and customs.

The Stonnington Children’s Centre is an integrated community of families, children and educators, all of whom respect common values and beliefs which underpin the care and education of young children. The Philosophy at Stonnington Children’s Centre represents the collective passion, values, beliefs of all who work for and belong to Stonnington Children’s Centre community.

o   an Emergent Curriculum with experiences that take the children on a learning journey of research and discovery.

o   an environment where individuals are encouraged to focus on the journey of Belonging, Being and Becoming.

o   a happy and welcoming service, where families, children and educators feel safe, secure and supported in developing a strong sense of identity. Also to enhance positive partnerships involving open communication between families, educators and children.

o we recognise the importance of child safety and work within the Victorian Child Protection Protocol to ensure children’s health and wellbeing are safe guarded whilst they are at the centre.

o   nurturing of children’s dispositions such as exploration, creativity, imagination, persistence and resilience.                                                                 

o   an environment that encourages and welcomes children to actively engage in shared learning.

o   a service which provides support, guidance, scaffolding and encouragement of effective learning, independence and responsibility for children and staff.

o   a service inclusive of taking into account all children’s social, cultural linguistic diversity and embedding our aboriginal cultures (including learning styles, abilities, disabilities, gender, family circumstances and geographic location) in decision – making curriculum processes. 

o   guiding and modeling for the children through positive reinforcement.

o   curriculums that encompass a connection with nature and sustainability and awareness and respect for the environment.

o   an environment where children are learning strategies to promote the participation and empowerment of children through the value of play.

o   ongoing learning/professionalism and Reflective Practice that involves engaging with questions of philosophy, ethics and practice.

o   Model respect with all adults and children, patience and be the child’s voice.

o   Educator’s interactions with children will be positive, constructive and always encouraging.