Focus & Philosophy
The Joeys Room provides a safe, sensory-rich, and nurturing environment dedicated to establishing secure attachments and routine consistency. Our primary focus is on responding immediately to each infant's cues to build a foundational sense of Belonging and Trust.

Developmental Goals
We focus on critical early milestones: developing gross motor skills (rolling, sitting, crawling), enhancing sensory exploration (touch, sound, sight), and beginning communicative skills (babbling, gestures, and early vocalisation).

EYLF
Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity. (NQS 5.1.1) Outcome 3: Children have a strong sense of wellbeing. (NQS 2.1.1) Focus on developing trust, confidence, and positive relationships with familiar educators.

NQS Connection
Quality Area 1 & 2: Intentional and responsive practice is key. Educators maintain high standards of health and safety while consistently using sensitive, warm interactions to support each child’s individual rhythm.

Focus & Philosophy
The Possums Room is a space designed for active exploration and the exciting transition from infancy to toddlerhood. Our program supports children's developing independence and burgeoning self-help skills. We encourage a sense of Being through movement, simple choices, and peer interaction.

Developmental Goals
Key milestones include developing confident walking and climbing (gross motor), beginning to use simple words and short phrases (communication), and engaging in early imaginative play (cognitive development). We introduce social skills like sharing and taking turns in small groups.

EYLF
Outcome 2: Children are connected with and contribute to their world. (NQS 5.2.1) Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners. (NQS 1.1.2) Focus on developing self-regulation, curiosity, and early social competence through engaging with their immediate environment.

NQS Connection
Quality Area 3: The environment is resourced to support schema-based play and movement.
Quality Area 5: Educators are intentional in scaffolding the children's language development and emotional expression.

Focus & Philosophy
The Wombats Room supports the "I can do it myself" stage by offering complex, open-ended play experiences. Our focus shifts to developing social competence and emotional literacy as children define their own sense of Becoming. The program promotes negotiation, problem-solving, and expanded language use.

Developmental Goals
Milestones targeted include: forming longer sentences and following multi-step directions (language), engaging in cooperative and dramatic play (social-emotional), and developing fine motor skills for drawing and basic manipulation (pre-writing).

EYLF
Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners. (NQS 1.1.2)
Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators. (NQS 1.1.1) Focus on encouraging expressive language, critical thinking, and collaborative play with peers.

NQS Connection
Quality Area 1: The educational program is responsive to children's interests and cultural backgrounds, including local Kamilaroi perspectives.
Quality Area 6: We actively promote partnerships with families to ensure consistency in toilet training and behavioural guidance.

Focus & Philosophy
The Kookaburras Room operates as a preschool program focused on ensuring a seamless transition to school. The curriculum encourages deep inquiry, sustained shared thinking, and developing the competencies needed for future learning, fully embracing the child's identity and sense of Becoming.

Developmental Goals
We focus on pre-literacy and pre-numeracy skills embedded within purposeful play, complex problem-solving, and highly developed self-regulation. The program encourages children to take responsibility, lead activities, and respectfully engage with community and culture (including the local Kamilaroi history).

EYLF
Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity. (NQS 5.1.1) Outcome 2: Children are connected with and contribute to their world. (NQS 6.2.1) Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators. (NQS 1.2.1) Focus on critical thinking, collaborative project work, and building the social-emotional readiness for primary school.

NQS Connection
Quality Area 6: Strong links are maintained with local primary schools to facilitate a smooth transition for all children.
Quality Area 7: Educators engage in continuous reflective practice and professional development to deliver a robust curriculum.