ABOUT US
At Wagner Road Early Childhood, we believe that children learn best in an environment that values play and sees children as central to all learning
We aim to promote both educational and recreational opportunities where children and educators together create occasions for learning.
We encourage children to think imaginatively and creatively and to actively explore, investigate, experiment and discover the endless possibilities.
We aim to create an environment where children feel a sense of belonging, are valued for their uniqueness and are respected and cared for.
PHILOSOPHY
To stimulate the child’s natural desire to learn.
To support the child’s growth and learning in a range of developmental areas.
To embrace the rights of all children to be cared for in an environment that engenders peace, dignity, tolerance and equality.
To fostering meaningful relationships with families and the community.
To develop an environment that is warm, secure and supportive, and encourages parental involvement.
To have fun!!
We are strongly committed to the belief that the early years are critical in laying the foundations for success in life and learning.
OUR CURRICULUM
As we believe that children learn through play we run a child responsive program that we feel fosters the total and appropriate development of the child. We believe it is the experience the child has whilst engaging in play that is the important factor in promoting development. The product of these play experiences i.e. painting, block building, collage, etc. is of secondary importance. We believe that it is the process not the product that provides learning. In this type of programme equipment is a tool to enable the child to explore their learning. Some children will only work a few times at a certain type of equipment before they are ready to move onto something else – others will need or want to spend more time with it. A child responsive programme can enable this to happen. Children can learn at their own individual rate. The daily program includes creative activities such as painting, pasting, music, stories and language experiences combined with free play in and out of doors.
DAILY PROGRAM
At Wagner Road Early Childhood we recognise the value and richness of play as a catalyst for children’s learning. We also recognise that adults play an important role in valuing and supporting children’s play.
Our daily program includes:
Indoor play time
Outdoor play time
Circle Time: Music & movement activities
Shared language time
Lunch & morning tea
Rest/quiet time
Our developmentally appropriate program is designed in consultation with the children, educators, parents and the community and is developed from observations of the capabilities and interests of the children.
OUR STAFF
The Early Childhood Centre is run by experienced and qualified staff. The Director of the Wagner Road Early Childhood Centre & Kindergarten, our Early Childhood trained teachers and assistances hold the relevant qualifications for working in early childhood Staff have current Blue Cards, Senior First Aid and CPR Certificates.
The staff in the Early Childhood Centre keep up-to-date with current practices in Early Childhood Education through their involvement in in-service training, conferences and seminars. We encourage parent participation at the Early Childhood Centre and the teachers are always available for discussion about your child’ development and progress. We offer a home visit service to assist in settling your child into the Centre.
FACILITIES
The Wagner Road Centre is a wonderful, imaginative centre which encourages children to enjoy many experiences in a safehomelike environment.
The centre provides 3 nutritional meals throughout the day (Morning Tea, Lunch and Afternoon Tea) for children which are prepared by our cook. Our food is where possible organic and the centre has filtered water for children to drink.
This includes:
A large outdoor area including sand pit, cushioned synthetic turf, recreation area for climbing, swinging, etc, stage/platform, all shaded from the sun by trees or shade structures.
A wide range of up-to-date, safe equipment.
Computers, allowing hand-on experience.
Extensive craft facilities for creative play.
Large, cool verandas for quiet shaded play.
Book lending library.
Reverse cycle air conditioning.
Access to a range of different technology: computers, internet.
Before & after care program.
Privately listed parent direct phone line.
HOURS
The Early Childhood operates 5 days a week, 4 terms per year.The Centre closes for state school holidays and public holidays. The Centre is open on Pupil Free Days.Each child has the opportunity to attend the centre 2 days per week in the 15mth to 3yrs and 3days per week in the 3-5 year age group.
Placements are made according to each child’s position on the waitlist.
Childcare hours are 8.30am to 3.00pm. A before and aftercare program is offered by the Wagner Road Early Childhood Centre extending these hours from 8.00am to 3.30pm.
Room Grouping
15 months – 2.5years 10 childrenYellow Room
2 years – 3 years 12 childrenRed Room
3 years – 5 years 18 childrenRainbow Room
HISTORY
Established in 1942 to provide much-needed assistance to Clayfield families with serving members in the forces, the Clayfield Childcare Centre became a loved and respected friend.
Originally housed in St Colomb’s Hall Sandgate Road and staffed by a trained nursing sister and an army of voluntary mothers rostered to wash nappies. The Centre’s history reflected the changing role of women and childcare in our society.
Being one of the first centres in Brisbane to open five days a week, it was regarded as the leading childcare service in the area. In its first three years, the childcare centre cared for over 6,000 children, resulting in the demand for a Kindergarten that was opened in 1944.
Due to increasing numbers and lack of space, the childcare centre moved to the School of Arts building in Wagner Road in 1949, with the Kindergarten moving to Bayview Terrace in 1964.
In September, 1989 the Centre incorporated its own Kindergarten and moved next door to the RSL Hall, when the Clayfield Childcare Association Incorporated, as it is known today, was born.
In 1999 the Centre, which had been lovingly referred to as “Waggie Road” was renamed the Wagner Road Early Childhood Centre.
Currently caring for 170 children over a five-day period, the Association can boast having cared for three generations of some local families with a core of long-standing staff managed by a committee of parents.
The facility is owned by The Clayfield School of Arts Trust who was instrumental in setting up this centre. They continue to support our centre today.
The Child Care Centre provides 40 places in the following ages and number. Cost reflects the adult/child ratio – All meals are included in the daily rate.
CLAYFIELD CHILD CARE ASSOCIATION INC.
Wagner Road Early Childhood Centre is managed by the Clayfield Childcare Association Inc., which consists of the parents of children enrolled at the centre. This association elects a small group of members to form a committee, which is responsible for the overall administration financing and staffing of the Centre.
This is in essence what a community Early Childhood Centre is all about – parents having their say in their children’s education.
32 Wagner Road,
Clayfield Qld 4011
Tel: 07 3262 6580
Fax: 07 3262 9388
CREATING HAPPY MEMORIES
FOR YOU AND YOUR CHILD