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Our Philosophy
Firstly, we are proud to acknowledge the Wurundjeri and Boonwurrung people from the East Kulin region as the traditional owners of this land, and recognise the continuing connections to land, water, and community. We pay respect to Elders past and present.
EY@PP is a place where:
children feel happy, safe and nurtured
families feel welcome and supported
our community can meet, connect and grow together
OUR VISION
OUR MISSION
A strong and connected community in which children are central and families are supported.
We partner with families, local schools, Maternal and Child Health and our wider community to deliver accessible, high quality early childhood services that support child and family wellbeing and strengthen community connections.
Our strengths-based approach focuses on what each child can do and is working towards, with the time and support to meet their individual needs.
Child Centred
Our play-based program is rich in social interaction and open-ended materials. Children make choices that shape their day, building confidence and agency as capable learners, with long stretches of uninterrupted play.
Supporting Families
Families are involved in service decisions and share in decisions about their child's learning and wellbeing. Educators keep in regular contact with families, and our partnership with the onsite Maternal and Child Health Nurses connects families with specialists when needed.
Building Communities
Located in a community hub, we're steps from the Phoenix Park playground, library and community centre. We partner with local children's centres, primary schools and the Urban Forest Reserve, where children go out on country. Even our youngest learners are regulars around the neighbourhood, from café babycinos to rolling down the hills of Treyvaud Memorial Park. Our children are heard and seen in the community.
Working Together
Our partnerships with families are built on respect, trust and honest communication. We respect each family's values and know that strong relationships lead to better outcomes for children.
