Our Philosophy and Purpose

At Eastmont Pre-School we offer a play-based, child centred-curriculum that is guided by the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework and the Early Years Learning Framework. We create a warm, caring, inclusive environment where children of all abilities feel relaxed, supported, and are able to explore, discover, imagine, create, have fun, and reach their full potential. Children are active participants, contributors and decision makers in their own learning and families and educators work together in partnership to support children’s agency and learning. At Eastmont we encourage the children to be lifelong learners as we exude a teachable attitude towards our community, children, and families. We aim to keep listening, hearing, and responding as we
continually grow and learn together.

At Eastmont Pre-School, We listen! We hear!
 

• We prioritise Child Safety, wellness and wellbeing and provide opportunities that encourage and develop self-esteem, a positive self-image, communication, and independence skills.

• We listen to the voices of children and adults and keep children safe at all times.

• We hear our community, as we respect the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to Elders past and present and welcome them to our service.

• We strive to provide a culturally safe environment and seek to continually connect and grow with our understanding of our First Nations Peoples.

• We hear our children, and help them to choose good foods, keep moving their bodies, and stay active!

• We hear our children and are guided by them, as we encourage and support them to make friends and be kind, develop empathy and compassion towards others and speak up and let their voices be heard and remember to laugh and have fun.

• We hear our team, as we collaborate together, share skills, and respect each other’s talents and uniqueness. We promote respect and care for other children, and adults.

• We respect individual differences and foster an environment in which each child, family and educator is supported and valued for the unique strengths and interests that they bring to the group.

• We care for the environment and show an appreciation of nature. We show consideration and respect for all living creatures.

• We value diversity and embrace our community and opportunities to contribute to it by authentically embracing a holistic attitude towards the enriching cultures our service is immersed in.

• We listen to our families and respect them as the most important people in their child’s life, and work in collaborative partnerships with them to ensure the best learning and development outcomes for their child.

• We respect the knowledge and skills that our families and the community have that enrich the lives of our children and welcome and encourage family involvement in all aspects of our service.

• We prize excellence and strive to achieve it in all perspectives and applied pedagogy of Eastmont Preschool in order to improve the quality of our service delivery to families, their children, and the community.