About

July 20, 2015 by Matt Reynolds 54

Vision

We endeavour to set every child up for success in their future by embracing every learning experience they have inside and outside the Choklits Community. Reminding all who interact with children that Learning is Everywhere!

Mission

Our aim is to see your child grow from dependence to independence and develop an active, positive and constructive approach to life. The social skills your child will develop will leave him/her in good stead when it comes to starting school. We will provide practical support, assistance and information to parents on childhood development and aim to build mutual trust between all children and between children and staff.

curriculum

In addition to the Victorian Early Years Learning Framework (VEYLF), the standard curriculum which every government-funded Early Learning Centre must follow, Choklits does things big, really big!

Choklits fee inclusions :

Sports program tailored for each age group (Mondays)
Music and Movement Lessons (Wednesdays)
Yoga Tuition (Fridays)
Weekly Library Excursions and language classes for our Kindergarten children
All meals, nappies and consumables
All additional incursions throughout the year, in the past 12 months that has included: animal experts, drama and dancing, indigenous awareness, Henny Penny Hatching program, animal farm visit, dentist visit, photographer visit, road safety awareness, pet awareness, water safety awareness, a visit from Father Christmas and our annual Christmas concert and BBQ.
A welcome pack and sun hat

A big space for flourishing minds.

It is within these nurturing and stimulating environments, our highly qualified educators implement the Choklits curriculum; an educational framework which is led by the interest of the child to build knowledge and critical thinking. This high quality educational program encompasses literacy, numeracy, science, art, music, and language and is under-pinned by a focus on social and emotional development. This contemporary approach to learning sets the platform for successful transition to school and successful life-long learning.

Choklits follows the Victorian Early Years Learning Framework (VEYLF) and Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), please click here for further Choklits specific information.

A Partnership with Parents

Parents and families are always welcome to visit Choklits Child Care Centre. Our ‘open-door’ policy encourages parents to visit us and discuss their child’s progress.
The benefits of a supportive relationship between home and Choklits cannot be over-emphasised, as children develop confidence and a healthy understanding of themselves and others in a social context which respects and recognises individual differences.

The Environment

Choklits is most often described as “homely”. We have a humongous backyard and believe in large amounts of outdoor play. When you visit Choklits you’ll hear constant laughter, children singing, playing and busy at work. Over lunch, you’ll smell the home cooking and hear young voices cooperating and planning, discussing and sharing.

Music & Movement

Music and movement are an integral part of each room’s program on a daily basis. The aim of the music program is to familiarise children with instruments, different forms of music, dancing and songs as well as group participation and interaction. Movement develops gross motor skills, co-ordination and cognitive skills. Additionally and complimentary, we offer a weekly music incursion offered by specialist outside music teachers.

Funded Kindergarten Program

Choklits has a funded four-year-old kindergarten program run by Wei Xing who holds a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education. Our Kindergarten programs are the same as council run Kindergartens and private schools. The difference is we operate from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, are open 52 weeks of the year including all school holidays and cater for all family and work situations.

Governance & Our rating

At Choklits we are guided by the Education and Care Services National Regulations 2011 and Education and Services National Law Act 2010.

Governance arrangements

Ministerial Council for Education, Early Childhood Development and Youth Affairs (MCEECDYA)

Oversees implementation of the National Quality Framework (NQF).
Makes the Education and Care National Regulations.
Appoints members of AECQA Board.

Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA)

Guides the implementation of the NQF.
Publishes guides and resources for the sector, parents and the community, approved providers, approved education and care services and their ratings and certified supervisors.
Promotes the consistent application of the National Law across all states and territories.
Provides national oversight of the NQF and ensures consistency.

State / Territory based Regulatory Authority
Approved providers, services and certified supervisors will primarily interact with the Regulatory Authority in your state.
The State Regulatory Authority will:

Administer the NQF
Issue approvals and supervisor certificates
Assess services against the National Quality Standard
Monitor and enforce the National Law
Review and investigate complaints

Rating and Assessment

All centres, Australia wide, are assessed by their state/territory regulatory authority to ensure that they are meeting the National Quality Standards. Choklits has recently been through this process and have obtained the rating of ‘meeting national quality standards’.

Funding

Choklits is an approved provider eligible for all the Government Rebates, please click here for further Choklits specific information.
Our Kindergarten program is also funded by the government, please click here for further Choklits specific information.

Facilities

The site of Choklits Child Care Centre was originally an old homestead which has now been converted into an Early Learning Centre boasting one of the biggest outdoor natural playgrounds in Melbourne.

The Nursery

Our Nursery caters for up to 10 children aged between 3-24mths, cared for by a qualified room leader and two assistants. Upon enrolment into our Nursery, parents are given routine forms to complete which help us gain knowledge and understanding about each baby’s individual routine. Our goal is to provide a warm, safe and trusting environment for the babies, making them feel at home. Educators follow the routines given by the parents and meet with parents regularly as routines change. Outside, the babies have a brand new colourful playground keeping them safe and secure. The Nursery also has a separate sleep room.

The Toddler Room

Our Toddler Room caters for up to 26 children aged 2-3.5 years. The room consists of two qualified educators and 2 assistants. The program ensures that each child’s individual needs are met while they gain confidence in their exploration of their environment. Programming includes a variety of music and movement, story time, creative and sensory activities and plenty of outdoor experiences.

The Kindergarden

Our government funded 4 year old Kindergarten caters for up to 15 children and we employ two kindergarten teachers who hold a Bachelor of Education. They all have access to one of the biggest outdoor natural playgrounds in Melbourne. This enormous outdoor playground invites young people to explore and investigate in a variety of spaces for socialisation, while the indoors provide ever changing worlds of interactive learning for a child’s eye view of the world.

our team

Our Partners

Choklits is proud to hop, skip, jump, walk, run and fly alongside many organisations who are working with our youngest Australians and investing in tomorrow’s leaders.

Some of the organisations we are currently supporting include:

Salvation Army
Pets Haven
Winter City Mission
Police and Ambulance Victoria

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