Children's Programs: South Hobart Child Centre

This centre was established in 2005 at the former South Hobart Primary School Kindergarten site. Supported by the Department of Education and the South Hobart Primary School community this facility underwent major modifcations to meet the mandatory requirements required for child care provision.

Lady Gowrie Tasmania is committed to working in partnership with the South Hobart School community to provide a quality program - 'a city centre in a country atmosphere'.

Programs

The centre offers full-time and regular part time care for children from 2 to 7 years of age for 51 weeks of the year. The Centre is licensed by the Tasmanian Department of Education for 28 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:

• Thinking
• Communicating
• Personal Futures
• Social Responsibility
• World Futures

Primary Care Giving is a 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 nutritious lunch box for children that meet the recommended dietary guidelines 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.