Budding Sproutz Miniversity

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

We welcome children 0-5 years at our Early Learning Centre. We have 6 educational environments: Kara Room : 6 weeks to 12 months Balga Room : 12 moths to 24 months Koorla Room: 2 to 3 years Pudjak Room : 2 to 3 years Mindaleny Room : 3 to 4 years Yonga Marra Room: 4 to 5 years ccordion Sample Description
We have a 2 day minimum booking per week.
We are fortunate to employ a highly qualified team. Some of the qualifications our educators boast is Master’s Degree in Education, Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care and Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. Educators have successful gained a Working with Children’s Check and hold formal certification in First Aid and Asthma Management & Anaphylaxis.
Our Chef is experienced and passionate with providing children with nutritious and delicious food. At Budding Sproutz we have worked with Feed Australia to ensure all our menus are developed with balance and children’s daily dietary requirements in mind. Breakfast, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea are provided, as well as a small snack in the evening for children who are here later than 5pm. Dietary, cultural and medical needs are also catered for at the centre. We encourage families to discuss their child’s individual needs during the orientation process. All rooms have a copy of the child’s dietary requirements and food allergies. Our Menu’s are based on the 6 noongar seasons and include recipes with indigenous and Torres Strait Island ingredients.
Budding Sproutz Miniversity follow flexible routines. This ensures we are meeting every child’s individual needs. Children in the Kara & Balga rooms follow their individual home routine. As they progress to the Koorla & Pudjak rooms, we begin to blend this routine with a more general routine that follows regular mealtimes and sleep patterns. The Mindaleny and Yonga Marra children have a routine that encourages self-regulation and independent feeding. We have learning zones (small group learning time) throughout the centre that provides children with the skills that will make them successful at school e.g. scissor skills, early literacy, and numeracy, listening skills and following instructions etc. Routines ensure that children are ready for the school environment and enhances a sense of security.
Families are able to pay through our online app OWNA where after completing the DDR form your gap fees are debited from either your bank account or credit card. All payments and statements are easily accessible via OWNA
At Budding Sproutz Miniversity, we believe education begins at birth. We follow the National Quality Framework and Early Years Learning Framework. We believe in play-based learning which ensures that our curriculum is a balance of child led and educator intentional teaching and offers children the opportunity to participate in active learning whilst having the support and challenge they need from educators. We incorporate elements of the Reggio Emilia approach into our learning to ensure that children have the opportunity to immerse themselves in learning that is rich in creativity whilst offering depth, appropriate challenge and fun. We use OWNA as a secure online portfolio giving you 24/7 access to information on your child’s learning and play.
Each room offers information about your child’s care and learning for the day in various formats. The curriculum displayed at our centre forms part of the planning cycle and documents the activities of the room for that day. Most importantly, educators take the time to have that vital chat in person with you at collection and drop off times every day. We use OWNA as a secure online portfolio giving you 24/7 access to information on your child’s learning and play. We hope you enjoy these as much as we do!
Our 4 – 5year old children in the Yonga Marra Room participate in a Kindergarten program delivered by our Qualified Early Childhood Teacher. It is our aim to provide educational programs that will give your child a head start in their education journey and the social skills and confidence to flourish in the school environment.
Children’s safety is important to us which is why we follow a year-round sun protection policy. Families are asked to bring in a sun hat for their child each day and to apply sunscreen before they arrive at the centre. Sunscreen is reapplied throughout the day. Clothing covering shoulders is required, as is a water bottle.
Yes, we provide nappies.
All families are asked to provide a few spare sets of clothes for their child. Children are encouraged to enjoy messy play and sometimes there are spillages or accidents. A sunhat and drink bottle filled with water must be provided each day. We ask that families supply their own sunscreen. Please provide nappy cream to ensure you have control over the products you want your child to use. If your child has a bottle please supply the required amount each day.
We recommend a minimum of two orientation sessions. These sessions will allow your child and you to get to know the educators, the routine, and the children in the room before commencing care.
Playroom Team

Meet Our Animators

Shell

Director of Early Year Services

Mish

Assistant Director & Early Childhood Teacher

Vanessa

Educational Leader

Sarah

Room Leader

Miri

Room Leader

Demi

Chef