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Educational Program

Our Philosophy

We believe that children, parents and families should be made to feel welcome, supported and respected. We aim to establish high quality care with educational programs based on children’s individual needs by working in partnership with the parents, as the child’s main educators. We believe that children learn through play and encourage the children’s learning by providing stimulating play environments. By extending children’s experiences, skills and knowledge, we aim to foster each child’s social, emotional, language, physical and intellectual development. We value the importance of Language and Communication (including Literacy and Numeracy) and social and emotional development. Planet consistently demonstrates the best practice in the provision of the education of children in our care, in accordance with the Australian Children’s Education & Care Quality Authority, National Quality Framework and the Early Years Learning Framework.​

Curriculum

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Daily Routine

7:30      Indoor Free Play
8:30      Outdoors Program & Free Play
9:30      Music & Movement/Munch'n'Move/Discovery/Sustainability
10:00    Morning Tea & Drinks
10:30    Discovery / Environmental Discussion
10:45    Learn Through Play Program
11:50    Group Experience
12:00    Lunch
12:40    Relaxation Period
2:00      School Readiness
2:45      Brain Training
3:00      Afternoon Tea & Drinks
3:20      Outdoor Program & Free Play
5:00      Storytime
5:30      Centre Close

Learn Through Play

Planet provides a unique educational experience for the children in our community. We adopt a hands-on approach to discovering and 'giving back' the world around us. Our Educators facilitate daily excursions with the children to see places and people in our community. Planet also engages in the 'Transition to School' program with Coledale School, where our older children are given the most authentic induction to Primary School as possible.  Activities  include utilising the school's: Library, the Garden, the Whale Watching platform, the Eco Frog ponds and we even have our own vegetable patch on the school grounds. ​

Educators

At Planet we work as a team to educate your child. Please meet our enthusiastic and qualified educators.
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Susie Crick
​Founding Director & Approved Provider

​Bachelor of Education (Art / Music), Diploma in Graphic Design, 23 years Early Childhood Experience, Senior First Aid, Mother to 3 Children, Director of the Board at Surfrider Australia, 29 years Flight Attendant Experience at Qantas, Level 3 Elite Figure Ice Skating Coach, IOC Olympic Solidarity, Level 2 Gymnastics Coach
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Narelle Fox
Nominated Supervisor / Educator

  • Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood UOW)
  • Bachelor of Science
  • 23  years Early Childhood Experience​
  • Senior First Aid
  • Mother to 2 Children​
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Joanne Chilton
Educator

  • Diploma of Teaching (Early Childhood UOW)
  • 19  years Early Childhood Experience​
  • Senior First Aid
  • Mother to 2 Children
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Brooke Wilkinson
Educator

  • Diploma in Childcare (TAFE)
  • 13 years Early Childhood Experience
  • Senior First Aid
  • Mother to 2 Children
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Jessica Krkovska
Educator

  • Diploma in Childcare (TAFE)
  • 4 years Early Childhood Experience
  • Senior First Aid
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Tyeisha Tighe
Educator

  • Studying Diploma  in Childcare (TAFE)​
  • Mother
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Remy Crick
Educator & Administration
  • Diploma in Childcare (TAFE)
  • Master of Architecture
  • 3 years Early Childhood Experience
  • Senior First Aid

Erin Levy
Educator - Towards Diploma

Sabine Crawford
Educator - Towards Certificate III

Alexandra Pieper
Educator - Towards Certificate III

Book a Virtual Visit

We encourage parents, carers and children to engage in orientation activities prior to their starting date. 
​With Coronavirus (COVID-19) impacting the way our Service carries out orientation, we have implemented a virtual visit program, whereby visitors are able to book in a virtual session with one of our friendly educators. Through this virtual orientation process, your child will familiarise themselves with the educators, environment and other children. We invite families to participate in this virtual orientation process by appointment only.
Book Orientation
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CCS Approved Provider: 1900 089 03C
Planet Childcare acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Original Custodians of Australia and recognise their culture as part of the cultural heritage of all Australians. We pay our respects to the Dharawal people on whose land we learn and play. 
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