Baby Section

 

(6 Weeks - 18 Months) 

 

 

The staff:child ratio in our baby section is 1:2 meaning that every 2 children are cared for by 1 adult.

 

The national care standards stipulate 3 children to 1 adult but we want to provide quality care and can only do so with a greater number of adults caring for your child. 

 

We are allowed a maximum of 8 children per session in our section.

 

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Toddler Section

(18 Months - 3 Years)

The staff:child ratios in our toddler section are 1:3 (Up to the age of 2yrs) meaning that every 3 children are cared for by 1 adult and 1:4 for 2-3 year old children.

 

The national care standards stipulate 5 children to 1 adult (2-3 yrs ) but we want to provide quality care and can only do so with a greater number of adults caring for your child.

 

We are allowed a maximum of 16 children per session in our section.

 

 

 

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Sensory Room

 

 

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Birth to 3 Day

 

Each area has a general routine but it is only a guide, we are very flexible and can quickly change if child involvement or the weather foe example provides further learning opportunities.  All areas provide your child with the opportunity to play, sing, look at books, experience various messy play, physical play, explore and relax.  All of which can be done within Kids Ahoy, at St. Michael's church hall & garden even out on walks in the community.  Your child will be well supported, encouraged and praised and there will be plenty of opportunities for them to make lots of new friends and of course be given cuddles.

 

 

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Communication

 

We encourage open communications at all times to allow us to provide the best quality care for your child.  We have a variety of effective methods for communicating information to parents and carers.

 

 

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Daily Sheets

 

These provide you with a summary of your child's day including when their basic needs were met.

 

 

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Personal Folders

 

This is a detailed record of your child's development that evidences progress and achievements.

 

 

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Key Worker

 

Your child's key worker is responsible for observations and evidencing your child's development.  They will also discuss your child's progress with you.

 

 

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Parent Time

 

Every 4 months, appointment slots are available to discuss your child's development.  However if you feel the need for an appointment before this time, one can be arranged with the team leader or key worker to discuss matters in private.

 

 

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Reports

 

A summary of your child's development will be issued to you every 3 months.

 

 

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