Aberglasslyn, Rutherford & Abermain Daycare and Preschool
About Kids Cave Early Education
- We aim to achieve a safe, welcoming, and adaptive environment which is inclusive of all children and families.
- We believe that children are shaped by their life experiences and the values and morals inspired from birth. We recognise all children as individuals with rights and encourage the children to be involved and included in an environment that is free from stereotypes, discrimination, and judgements.
- We believe a consistent and safe environment is vital for children’s growth and development.
- We model positive behaviours and provide positive feedback to children in hope to support their learning journey and enable children to develop lifelong skills of resilience, empowerment, social competence, and independence. We are continually looking for ways as a centre to improve, and understand that through this reflective process, our philosophy, environment, curriculum, and knowledge will evolve and develop.
- The learning environment incorporates various natural materials which allows for children to become familiar with the natural environment, while also incorporating sustainable practices into their daily routine.
- Our play-based learning program allows for a holistic and adaptable approach to teaching and learning. This is apparent as children can play, explore, imagine, experiment, enquire, research, investigate, and make decisions in a resource rich environment.
- We seek to collaborate with families when providing education and care to their children. OWNA offers families opportunity to provide feedback with regards to their child’s learning, which educators use for future planning.
- Through respect, acknowledgement, appreciation, and acceptance of diversity our service embraces, celebrates, and shares traditions and cultures throughout our curriculum.
- Within the service the educators appreciate that; all life experiences shape children both at home and within their community and we believe that we are an important aspect of their community.
Preschool Program
At Kids Cave, we are proud to offer a high-quality preschool program supported by a dedicated, experienced, and passionate team. We provide:
- Monthly incursions to enrich the children’s learning experiences.
- A consistent and experienced team of educators, many of whom have been with us for years.
- Qualified cleaners to ensure a safe, hygienic environment.
- A dedicated budget for early education resources, keeping our program engaging and developmentally appropriate.
- A wide range of materials and resources to support both play-based and intentional learning.
- Thoughtfully planned and spontaneous activities each day, tailored to each child’s interests and developmental needs.
- Strong, trusting relationships between educators, children, and families.
- Highly trained and qualified staff, all holding current First Aid, CPR, Child Protection, Safe Sleep, and Food Handling certificates. All educators either hold or are working towards a Diploma or Early Childhood Teaching degree.
- Experienced nominated supervisors and directors, with years of knowledge and leadership in early education.
- A structured rostering system that provides consistency and familiarity for children and families.
- Comprehensive policies and procedures that fully align with current laws and regulations.
- A safe and secure environment, supported by CCTV and advanced security systems.
- An interactive online platform where families can view daily programs, menus, photos, and videos at any time.
- A qualified cook at Kids Cave Rutherford and Aberglasslyn who prepares hot, nutritious meals every day. Our menu is approved by NSW Health, and we cater for individual allergies and dietary requirements.
At Kids Cave, our educators are not only professionally trained—they are genuinely committed to the wellbeing, learning, and growth of each child. Their passion creates a nurturing, stimulating environment where every child is supported to thrive