Footsteps Early Learning Centre, Beverly Hills is open
7.30am – 6pm Monday – Friday and operates for 50-51 weeks per year. We are closed for a 1-2 week period over Christmas each year.
Operating Hours
About Us
Footsteps ELC, Beverly Hills is a long day care centre licensed for 28 children per day, caring for children aged from 6 weeks – 5 years of age. We are located across the road from Regina Coeli Catholic School and operate a Before and After school care service as well as Vacation Care next door.
We split our centre into groups with children of similar ages, in doing this we are able to ensure that programs are developmentally appropriate for each group. Our company slogan is Play, Learn Explore. This expresses our commitment to providing a curriculum that emphasis learning through play and exploration. We believe that children learn through engaging in their environment and exploring with their full senses.
We recognise that family plays an integral role in the wellbeing and development of every child. We work cooperatively and closely with each family by forming collaborative relationships within our program.
We operate with a higher staff to child ratio than recommended by the Education and Care Services National Regulations to ensure the safety and wellbeing of your child at all times
Philosophy
At Footsteps Early Learning Centre we believe that early childhood is a unique and privileged stage of life. We believe that:
Our role is to assist children to reach their full potential.
Children should be cared for & educated in a safe & healthy environment.
Our centre should be warm, welcoming & nurturing.
Each child should be accepted & valued as an individual.
Children learn best in an environment that is stimulating & intriguing.
Children require positive encouragement in order to develop confidence & self-esteem.
An atmosphere of cooperation and collaboration is important.
It is important to develop care and respect for others and the environment.
Children learn by doing & as educators and carers, it is our role to support this learning.
Children should be encourage to explore & actively develop positive problem solving skills.
Relationships with children, families and staff that are based on mutual respect, open & honest communication are essential to the children’s wellbeing.
Keeping individual portfolios ensures that our program effectively reflects the children’s strengths & interests.
Meaningful links between home and our centre ensure that families feel part of their child’s life at the centre.
OOSH Beverly Hills
Footsteps ELC, OOSH provides Before and After School Care for school aged children between 5 and 12 years on a permanent and casual basis at Regina Coeli Catholic School, Beverly Hills as well as Vacation Care each school holidays for members of the broader community. We pride ourselves on providing high quality care and a fun learning environment that all children will enjoy.
Before & After School Care
Footsteps ELC, OOSH provides Before and After School Care for students of Regina Coeli Catholic School. Our Before School Services begin at 7.00am and continues until the children are walked into the school grounds just prior to the bell ringing at 8.45am. During the morning session, children are given breakfast consisting of cereal, toast and fresh fruit if requested. During this time, children will be able to eat breakfast and participate in activities or even complete some homework at our homework station prior to going to school.
Our After School Care Service begins as soon as the school bell rings where your children meet our educators in front of the canteen where the roll is marked. Children are then provided time for afternoon tea with fresh fruit and the choice to participate in indoor and outdoor activities until they are picked up by their parents.Our homework station is also available each afternoon. Our closing time is 6pm.
Vacation Care
The best thing about school holidays is having fun! We provide Vacation Care each school holidays. We strive to provide a fun environment with lots of special guests, fun activities and excursions to keep your children happy and entertained that will leave them wanting more every time. Please look out for our Programs that are sent home during each term regarding vacation care. If you are not a regular Before and Afterschool family please contact us and we can send you a copy of our program.
Kids Gourmet Food
Healthy, Nutritious Food by Kids Gourmet Food served at all Footsteps Child Care Centres.