MELC Philosophy

At Maraylya Early Learning Centre, we aim to provide a friendly, caring and educational environment for children, parents and staff.

We will achieve this aim by providing the following.

An ENVIRONMENT that is:

• Safe, secure and welcoming
• Stimulating for the children and promotes co-operation, creativity, investigation, independence, and decision making while building self confidence and self esteem.
• Respectful and tolerant
• Founded on honesty and integrity
• Building awareness of sustainable practices

STAFF members who:

• See their role as caregivers, educators and role models
• Understand children, value their differences and enjoy their work
• Continue to build and extend on their professional development
• Support families by encouraging open, two-way communication
• Plan and develop programs, observations and reflections based on the principals and outcomes of The Early Years Learning Framework
• Incorporate play based learning and literacy and numeracy programs into all aspects of the children’s day
• Incorporate Early Childhood Australia's Code of Ethics into daily practice

OPPORTUNITIES for:

• Children to explore and develop an understanding and respect of each other’s culture
• The Centre to support the local community and develop positive working relationships
• Families to contribute to all aspects of planning, policy review and decision making