At Family Tree Childcare Centre our mission is to provide a learning environment that will encourage life-long learning and friendships. We, at Family Tree view children as being competent, capable, curious and rich in potential. This is evident in our program, in our classroom and through our staff. We will provide a stimulating environment that is safe, educational and positive, which meets the needs of each child. We believe in creating a calm and peaceful atmosphere where every child feels welcomed, loved and appreciated

HDLH is a professional learning resource for educators and administrators who work with young children and their families. The main areas of HDLH intend to guide the program development, pedagogy and practise include;

• A view of children as competent and capable of complex thinking, curious and rich in potential
• Goals for children; organized around belonging, well-being, engagement and expression
• The “How” for working toward the goals of children;
  • Responsive relationships
  • Learning through exploration, play and inquire
  • Educators are co-learners
  • Environment as third teacher
  • Pedagogy documentation
  • Reflective, practise and collaborative inquire

Our principle is to focus on many different developments that will help your child explore their Physical, Cognitive, Emotional and Social Skills. This is based on a program that is defined as E.L.E.C.T (Early Learning for Every Child Today) an advanced curriculum that helps support the children who are in a child care setting and provide them with the best learning skills for their future.

”Early brain development sets the foundation for lifelong learning, behaviour and health”  – Mustard, 2006

As qualified childcare providers and assistants, Family Tree Childcare Centre provides a childcare service that is based on these principles from the E.L.E.C.T program:

• Early Child Education will encourage the growth of your child through educational experiences and promote positive behavioural skills, which will foster a healthy child
• Diversity, Equality and Inclusion is also a big focus at Family Tree Childcare Centre
• Our curriculum focuses on the overall day to day experience, growth and development of the child
• Play time is a fun and natural way of letting a child interact with others and promote discovery
• Qualified professionals and teacher assistances are priority in Family Tree Childcare Centre
• Support positive and responsive interactions among the children, parents, child care providers and staff

Family Tree Childcare Centre will provide a safe and nurturing environment for your little ones to learn and play. Our Directors and Staff will fulfill the necessary steps to ensure the security of our grounds, our program and centre.