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Children's Programs: Bowen Road This purpopse built child care centre was developed on the Bowen Road School site in 2005 as part of the Department of Education Child Care in Schools Program. This Program was initiated in response to the high demand for additional child care places across the state. Lady Gowrie Tasmania successfully tendered for the lease and operation of this centre and provided additional funding to increase the original size of the centre to accommodate additional places plus a training facility. The centre commenced operations in April 2005. Programs The centre offers full-time and regular part time care for children of Birth to 7 years of age for 51 weeks of the year. The Centre is licensed by the Tasmanian Department of Education for 62 children and registered with the National Childcare Accreditation Council. Program Planning The staff meet regularly to plan programs that meet the high quality indicators of the Quality Improvement and Accreditation System (QIAS). Program Planning is informed by the Department of Education's Essential Learning Framework and focuses on the five learning areas:
Primary Care Giving is a feature of the programs. The main goal of primary caregiving is to foster secure attachments with children and to build strong partnerships with parents. Meals Lunch, morning and afternoon tea are provided. The cost of these meals is included in the fees. The centre has attained 'Start Right Eat Right' accreditation which means children are offered meals that meet the recommended dietary requirements by recognised authorities. Fees and Accounts Fees are charged on a sessional, daily or weekly basis and are payable daily, weekly or fortnightl. EFTPOS, Bpay and Credit Card facilities are available. Hours of Operation Long Day Care: 8am - 6pm (Monday to Friday) Sessional Care: 8am - 1pm or 1pm - 6pm (Monday to Friday) The centre is closed between Christmas and the New Year and on gazetted public holidays. |
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