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Helpful Info

What Your Child Needs

A shady hat to be left at the centre (wide-brimmed or legionnaires).
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A spare set of clothes in a named plastic bag to be left at the centre.
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A second spare set of clothes in their bag, being mindful of changes in seasons.
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One named lunch box with enough food for morning tea, lunch (and afternoon tea if necessary). Any additional items, containers or bags must be named. Some lunch and snack ideas can be found in our Frequently Asked Questions.
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A bag for their belongings.
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Named sheets. We have a short rest period after lunch, particularly during the first term. The children are not required to sleep, however taking time to rest our minds and bodies is reinforced. This may change or evolve over the year depending on the dynamics of the group and needs of individual children.
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A named drink bottle that they can independently manage, and we recommend it to be insulated as we don’t have room to keep them in the fridge during the day. We can refill with cold filtered water during the day if needed.
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One box of tissues (for communal use throughout the year).
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One packet of wet wipes (for communal use throughout the year).
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One named USB (16GB is plenty) for children’s photos, videos etc that are added throughout the year. This can be accessed throughout the year and taken home to show and share with loved ones and will also be given to the child at the end of Term 4 as a special keepsake.

Suitable Clothing And Shoes

As paint, glue, clay, water and other sensory resources are freely used in the program, we prefer to see children dressed in clothes which are not their best. If your child’s clothes are a bit dirty at the end of the day, we see that as a sign that they’ve had a fun, busy, creative day and probably have a few stories to share about how they got that way!
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We also don’t like seeing children being restricted in their play and creativity by wearing uncomfortable smocks and aprons so older or not ‘good’ clothes are best.
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It is essential that children dress in clothing that they can easily manage in the case of going to the toilet or having to change for a reason.
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The centre recognises and fully supports the benefits of barefooted play for children’s safety, growth and development of sensory awareness. Shoes can be a hazard in outdoor play areas. Bare feet can grip climbing equipment and promote more effective balance and control, as well as feeling textures of grass, sand and water. However, we respect children’s choices in this area and do ask that you always include a pair of shoes in their bag for ‘just in case’ moments (sometimes we spontaneously venture beyond the gates!).
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Please leave dress-ups (such as superhero costumes, princess dresses and high heels) for home.

PLEASE DO NOT PLACE COOLER BAGS INSIDE THE FRIDGE AS THE FOOD DOES NOT REMAIN AT THE CORRECT TEMPERATURE

PLEASE REMEMBER TO NAME ALL BELONGINGS

PLEASE KEEP IN MIND MINIMAL PACKAGING TO HELP CARE FOR OUR ENVIRONMENT

PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO PUT THEIR BELONGINGS AWAY IN THE MORNING BEFORE THEY START TO PLAY – THIS IS PART OF THEIR KINDY ROUTINE

Parent and Community Code of Conduct

Welcome

All families and community members are welcome at our early childhood education and care centres (the ‘centres’). We aim to work together to create an engaging and safe environment that supports your child’s learning and wellbeing. Parents/Guardians and community members who visit our centres must ensure their conduct and communication is respectful and aligns with this Code of Conduct.

Expected Conduct

It is expected that every parent/guardian and visitor will:

  • Comply with C&K Policies and Procedures (available on C&K’s website)
  • Behave in a way that supports health, safety and wellbeing of yourself and others
  • Respect the authority of C&K employees and follow their directions
  • Be polite, respectful, listen to and value other’s perspectives
  • Respect the privacy of others and not photograph, email, text, or post images on social media (including images taken from Storypark) of any person without their consent or in the case of another child, the consent of their family
  • Speak positively about C&K and our employees
  • Request a meeting with your child’s teacher/educator to discuss any questions or concerns you may have about your child’s education and care
  • Understand our employees have responsibilities that may impact their availability to talk and meet with you
  • Respect C&K property and the property of our employees, contractors, volunteers, other families, and children
  • Raise complaints in accordance with our C&K Complaints Management Policy
  • Ensure all family members and emergency contacts associated with your child’s enrolment read, understand and follow this Code of Conduct.

Unacceptable Conduct

Includes, but is not limited to:

  • Using inappropriate, threatening, aggressive or abusive language, gestures or images. This
    includes swearing, yelling, and throwing items
  • Using language or conduct which is likely to offend, harass, bully, vilify, intimidate or discriminate against another person
  • Interacting physically, verbally or online with children, our employees or others in a manner which is not appropriate and may endanger the person’s health, safety, and wellbeing
  • Posting comments or material to social media that may damage the reputation of C&K and
    any of our employees
  • Gossiping or making derogatory statements about C&K, our employees, families, children,
    or community members. Any concerns must be raised through the Complaints Management Policy
  • Sharing confidential information inappropriately
  • Theft, fraud or misuse of C&K property or resources
  • Involving our employees in disputes between parents/guardians/families
  • Visiting a centre, attending a C&K function or engaging in C&K activities whilst under the influence of alcohol, illicit or other harmful substances
  • Bringing alcohol, weapons or illegal substances into a centre
  • Smoking within the centre or within 5 metres of the centre’s boundary.

Non-compliance

Breaches of the Code of Conduct will not be tolerated and may lead to serious consequences. Where appropriate, C&K will try to resolve matters collaboratively with you.

If in C&K’s opinion, the breach is serious and/or there is a risk of ongoing non-compliance, C&K may take any action that is considered appropriate; this may include cancelling your child’s enrolment.

In accordance with applicable legislation and the C&K Child Protection Policy, unlawful breaches of this Code of Conduct will be reported to the relevant authorities.

Sandra Cheeseman
Chief Executive Officer

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