Daily Care
Every day at Collins Legacy Day Care is planned around children's care, safety, learning, play and wellbeing. Our daily approach combines supportive routines with opportunities for children to explore, interact, learn new skills and enjoy time with others.
A Warm Welcome Every Morning
Children are welcomed into the day care with care and attention as they arrive. The morning routine provides an opportunity for staff to receive important information from parents or guardians and help each child settle comfortably into the day.
Arrival procedures are designed to support children's safety and wellbeing. Parents and guardians should provide any information that may be important for the child's care that day, including changes in routine or other relevant instructions.
Meals, Snacks and Healthy Routines
Food and refreshments are an important part of a child's day. Meals and snacks are provided according to the day care's current programme and arrangements.
Parents and guardians should inform the day care about any important dietary requirements, food allergies or other food-related information that may affect their child's care.
The day care also encourages children to develop positive everyday habits around eating, drinking water and keeping clean before and after meals.
Learning, Discovery and Development
Learning at Collins Legacy Day Care is designed to be engaging and appropriate for children's stages of development.
Children may take part in activities that encourage communication, creativity, early learning, problem-solving, coordination and social development. Stories, drawing, music, practical activities and guided learning can all become part of the children's experience.
Our approach recognises that young children learn in many different ways. We therefore aim to create opportunities for children to ask questions, explore, practise new skills and learn through positive interaction.
Time to Play, Explore and Connect
Play is an important part of childhood and an important part of the daily experience at Collins Legacy Day Care.
Children have opportunities to enjoy individual and group activities where appropriate. Through play, children can develop communication, confidence, cooperation, imagination and problem-solving skills.
Group activities also give children opportunities to learn how to share, take turns, listen to others and build positive relationships.
Outdoor Play and Supervised Activities
Where conditions and the daily programme allow, children may have opportunities to spend time outdoors and take part in age-appropriate physical activities.
Outdoor time gives children an opportunity to move, explore their surroundings, enjoy fresh air and develop physical coordination.
All outdoor activities are supervised, with attention given to children's safety, comfort and individual needs.
Time to Rest and Recharge
Children need periods of rest during the day, especially after active learning and play.
Quiet time allows children to relax and, where appropriate, sleep or rest according to their individual needs and the day care's routine. Staff remain attentive to children's comfort and wellbeing during rest periods.
Parents and guardians can share information about their child's normal sleeping or resting routine so that the day care can provide appropriate support.
Hygiene, Toileting and Personal Care
Good hygiene is part of everyday care at Collins Legacy Day Care.
Children are supported with age-appropriate personal hygiene routines, including handwashing, toileting and other everyday care needs. Younger children who require nappies or additional assistance receive appropriate support from caregivers.
Parents and guardians should provide the day care with any information that will help staff understand their child's personal care routine and individual needs.
Our aim is to help children gradually develop healthy hygiene habits while ensuring they are treated with patience, dignity and respect.
A Safe and Organised End to the Day
At the end of the day, children are prepared to leave with their parent, guardian or another person authorised to collect them.
The day care places importance on safe handover procedures. Parents and guardians should provide clear information about who is authorised to collect their child and notify the day care whenever collection arrangements change.
Children are only handed over according to the day care's approved collection procedures. This helps create a safe and consistent process for children, families and staff.
Every Part of the Day Matters
From the moment children arrive until they return home, our aim is to provide care that is respectful, supportive and centred on each child's wellbeing.
A good day at Collins Legacy Day Care is not only about following a timetable. It is about helping children feel safe, valued and encouraged while giving them opportunities to learn, play, develop and build positive relationships.
Parents and guardians are encouraged to stay connected with the day care and communicate any information that may help us better support their child.