Winston Glades Early Education Centre & Pre-school

Is an 'excellent' rated early childhood service really that different? Yes - because it genuinely feels like the Apple store effect in early childhood. At Winston Glades, everything has been design with intention. The indoor and outdoor spaces have been thoughtfully crafted... Safe risky play - monkey bars, lots of loose parts and materials to encourage creativity Environmental stewardship - composting, animals (guinea pigs!), natural woods / materials (very little plastic), direct access to the bush to allow real world immersion And educational program that is truly emergent and collaborative... Mind maps fleshed our WITH children in the rooms to develop learning experiences and that becoming an artifact / artwork that guides the week Meaningful updates to families - quality over quantity... A mix of floor books + digital, with photos focused on the learning (not photos that take children out of the moment to smile for the camera) A culture of respect and positivity... Simple things - educators greeting each other with a smile, greeting families, and children mimicking this is in their behaviour. Massive thanks to Wendy and Lisa for welcoming me in. You continue to inspire us in our mission for innovation and to show society why the early years are the most important!