Regand Park Early Childhood Education Centre

Vision & Philosophy
In January 2015 Regand Park ECEC launched their service’s new vision and a five year Strategic Plan. After an enormous amount of research on early childhood education, consultation with key stakeholders, and reflection of their findings, they didn’t want to rest on the outstanding success of their previous external rating of “Exceeding the National   Quality Standards” and the vision: Nourishing, Respectful, Partnerships was established. 

For Regand Park ECEC this means: 

Nourishing 
They will encompass a holistic approach to truly nourish one’s mind, body and spirit. Not only will they provide a healthy, nutritious and clean lifestyle in a hygienic physical environment, they will also foster a nourishing community that feeds the mind and spirit of children, families and educators with positive thoughts and attitudes which foster the children’s social and emotional wellbeing, and values engagement in Yoga and Mindfulness experiences. 

Respectful 
As a service they will be respectful to the environment by implementing and educating children and families on sustainable practices to ensure that they build connections with the land and that instil a lifelong passion for the care of the planet. They will foster respectful relationships by celebrating individuals’ strengths and passions as well as diversity within the community.

Partnerships 
they will build reciprocal partnerships with children, families, educators, and the wider community. Respecting that children have a voice and are competent,  capable and resourceful learners who can engage in ‘real things’ and promote change by raising awareness of social equity and world issues. They recognise the valuable knowledge families have about their children and understand and support them in this role. As educators they engage in professional development and advocate for the Early Childhood profession. They strengthen partnerships within the local community and country, and believe this directly links to a child’s ability to feel a sense of belonging and ongoing pride in where they live.