Our Mission
Philosophy
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Our goal for each child is to create a sense of belonging and connectedness to others and to their natural world. We focus on creating positive, caring, and responsive relationships between educators, children, and their families in an inclusive environment which permits children to see themselves, their families, and their communities represented.
Inclusion
Inclusion is an approach to policies and practices in early years settings where all children and families are accepted and served within a program, and where each child and family experiences a sense of belonging and is supported to participate fully in all aspects of the program or service. Inclusive practice includes being attentive to the capabilities, personalities, and circumstances of all children, and understanding the diversity of development of all children (Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice, 2017).
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At Grace Church-on-the-Hill Childcare Centre, we extend a warm welcome to all children, committing to a developmentally suitable early learning environment that promotes full access and participation for every child. Recognizing the uniqueness of each child, we collaborate with families and other professionals to provide the necessary support for every child to achieve their fullest potential.
