Let your child thrive at BCC Child Care!

From drop-off to pick-up, your child will feel safe in our caring, nurturing environment. The child care program at Balwyn Community Centre fosters creativity, friendship and play. Throughout each session your child will participate in guided activities that are fun and encourage learning. They will be cared for in state-of-the-art indoor and outdoor facilities and grow to love our child care staff.

At BCC Child Care we cater for children aged between 6 weeks and prior to starting school. Our large, multi-purpose room offers children of all age groups the space to learn and play together. This maximises opportunities for all children to learn from others and to experience cultural diversity and difference which, with the support of our Educators, will nurture positive attitudes and care and respect for others.

Using a range of information to plan experiences is an important element in promoting children’s learning. Our program, therefore, is based on reflective practice, where we apply the Early Years Planning Cycle (see below) to gather information, including the views, interests and perspectives of each child and use this evidence to guide our planning.

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Our qualified Child Care Educators structure each session so that your child will experience a range of different activities. These can include (but are not limited to):

  • Reading both in a group and one-on-one
  • Counting and basic maths
  • Singing and dancing in a group and individually
  • Role play with dolls and soft toys
  • Outdoor play
  • Ball games, play on the playground and fun in the sandpit
  • Arts and crafts
  • Drawing and painting
  • Dress ups
  • Free time and other miscellaneous activities

Each session is different and will vary with the seasons. Our staff structure the session to suit the children attending, the predominant age group, the weather on that day and the individual interests of each child. Throughout the morning and into the early afternoon your child can work and play in their own way. One day, they may be full of energy and another day they may feel grumpy. That’s okay! Our experienced staff know what to do and will take the time to be there for your child.

What to expect

Over time your child will get used to the session structure. It will help them to feel more at ease at child care and allows the session to flow from one activity to the next. Your child will have adequate time to rest, eat and hydrate. The BCC Child Care session structure is as follows:

  • 9:00: Drop-off
  • BLOCK 1: Active play
  • 10:00: Morning tea
  • BLOCK 2: Guided group activity
  • 12:00: Lunch
  • BLOCK 3: Nap or rest
  • BLOCK 4: Reading or fun with numbers
  • 2:oo: Pick up

The above is a guideline and the session can change with the individual needs of your child.

What to bring

Please pack a backpack for your child with the following items:

  • One piece of fruit for the communal fruit bowl
  • Sufficient nappies (named please)
  • A plastic bag for soiled clothes
  • A complete change of clothes
  • All prepared food and formula
  • Any comforters for your child (dummy, soft toy etc.)
  • A healthy snack (eg. fresh fruit, vegetables, dried fruit ) and a drink
  • Hat (please apply sunscreen before leaving home during terms 1 and 4)
  • An adequate lunchbox for all sessions
  • Please don’t forget to name all of your belongings.

*No nut products
*No thongs or flip flops

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Our Child Care Philosophy

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From Gayle, our Child Care Coordinator

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Our Child Care Philosophy

We believe that all children need a place to learn and explore, where they can build a sense of who they are and where they belong.

We recognise the importance of play as the basis of learning and aim to provide an environment that is warm, nurturing, inclusive and encouraging for all.

Our program is based on individual and group interests. Through observing and listening we can offer opportunities for children to grow and enhance their strengths, in both our indoor play space and our outdoor environment.

We are a team of experienced educators who respond to all children in a respectful manner, embracing diversity and encouraging each child’s efforts as they learn and master new skills. We also understand that learning and development are individualised experiences, so we encourage communication with all families to make sure their child is engaged and supported.

Each child brings their own cultural heritage, family history and life experience to our Centre and by sharing information and building partnerships with families, we can promote a sense of belonging for every child in our care.

We believe that children never stop learning and that each day brings new experiences and opportunities for exploring the world around them Our aim is to provide a happy, safe, stimulating and fun environment for them to do so.

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WHAT PARENTS SAY

“To Four Amazing Ladies! I cannot thank you all enough for taking great care of Kyla. She has loved coming here each week. You have given Kyla everything that she is missing not having family around us – love, comfort, friendship and laughter.”

Kim - Kyla's Mum

“We have used Balwyn Occasional Care for the last 5 years and now class them as family. All the ladies who work there give 110% to the children in their care and I am completely confident of their care when I leave them. I can’t recommend the centre highly enough.”

Fiona - Sam's Mum