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Children's Programs: Richmond Child Centre Lady Gowrie Tasmania commenced the sponsorship of Richmond Child Centre in February 2005. Originally established to provide occasional care, the centre is now a long day care centre providing care for children aged 1 - 7 years old. The centre provides quality services in a unique rural setting of the beautiful village atmosphere of Richmond. Programs The centre offers full-time and regular part time care for 51 weeks of the year. The Centre is licensed by the Tasmanian Department of Education for 24 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 identified by this document:
Primary Care Giving is the feature of the program. The main goal of primary caregiving is to foster secure attachments with children and to build strong partnerships with parents. Meals Morning and afternoon tea are provided. Families are asked to provide a nutritional lunch box for children which meet the recommended dietary requirements as recommended by recognised authorities. Fees and Accounts Fees are charged on a sessional, daily or weekly basis and are payable daily, weekly or fortnightly. 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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