CCC: CHILDREN

CHILD CARE

Cheltenham Community Centre is a 24 place centre. We are a Limited hours type 2 service. Children can attend the centre for a maximum of 5 hours a day and 15 hours a week. The staff to child ratio is 1:5 under 3 and 1:15 over 3. The qualified staff ration is 1:15 under 3 and 1:30 over 3. All our staff qualified staff have a Diploma in Children’s Services. All our childcare assistants either have or are currently studying Certificate III in Children’s Services. All staff are Level 2 First Aid trained and are trained in Anaphylaxis Management.

Occasional Care

Occasional care is available for children as a one off session whilst parents attend appointments or take some time out. This is available in 3 or 5 hour sessions. Parents requiring occasional care can call 9583 5095 to check availability on the day they require. Occasional care is available for children 6 weeks -6 years depending on the session. Please refer to the session times for specific age groups.

Permanent Occasional Care

Permanent Occasional Care is care that is available to children from 6 weeks to 5 years of age. This is a family grouping program. The values to a family grouping program are:

Creates an opportunity for children to understand the needs and abilities of others
Older children can learn about being responsible for those younger than themselves
As we are all members of a family, it is important for the children to feel that familiar ‘family feeling’
Younger children gain additional skills through observing older children, (i.e. language skills)
Allows siblings to attend the same program irrespective of age

Pre-Kinder

Pre-Kinder is available for children aged between 2-4 years. These sessions are similar to a 3 year old kinder program but children can attend from 2 years of age. The values of an age specific program are as follows:

Programs provide more of a challenge as they are designed to cater to an older age group, within a less
diversified age range
These programs are a more structured program encouraging all of the children within the group to participate in group mat and activity sessions
They focus on encouraging co-operative social interaction, listening & concentration skills, cognitive and creative thinking through theme role plays, discussion groups and group participation (i.e. packing away together etc.)
The Pre-Kinder Programs provide a great introduction to and preparation for readiness for 4 year old Kindergarten. Enhancing the development of social skills, co-ordination, language development, cognitive and fine motor skills all of which are essential preparation for Pre-School & School readiness.

How to Enrol

Children must go on a waiting list for both the Permanent Occasional and Pre-Kinder sessions of these programs. You can do this by emailing the childcare coordinator at childcare@chelt.com.au or calling 9583 5095. Once a position becomes available the next person on the waiting list will be offered the place. Please refer to the childcare schedule for session times.

For all child care enquiries, please contact our Childcare Co-ordinator childcare@chelt.com.au

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

We also offer a range of stimulating children’s programs to cater to the needs of both the parents and the child.

Music for Tots

Music - instruments, singing, self expression and lots of fun. See photos taken during a session of Music For Tots.

Krazy Crafts

Lots of fun, colour and self expression for crafty kids (toddlers 18 months to 5 years) and their parents. See photos taken during a session of Krazy Crafts.

CHILDREN’S week celebrations

The National Children's Week is usually scheduled for the last week in October. CCC conducts FREE fun activities for children aged 0-5 years and 5-12 years during this week. Come and join a free, fun day in your local community.