Our extensive educational programs have been created and developed on the philosophy that children learn through their individual interest and play. Our programs are based on the Early Years Learning Framework and Emergent Curriculum (child initiated) and are created and reviewed daily on the desired interest of the child and parent input. We offer a wide selection of activities for the children to select and participate in during the day.

In some cases in the older age groups (2-5yrs,) these interests may form into group projects which can last for a long as the children have an curiosity and excitement for. Some of the projects that the children have initiated have included:

Dinosaurs, Solar System, Health and Nutrition, Gardening, Our Body, Our Family, Around the World, Transport, Insects, Underwater, Our Pets and many more.

We acknowledge that each child is unique and develops at pace through various levels and stages. We understand that children have individual strengths and interests. The staff will assist in scaffolding children’s growth and learning through one on one interactions and experiences.

Learning Goals for each age group encompass the following:

0-2years	Learning Goals
Learning and Literature	To explore oral language and develop vocabulary. To be exposed to a variety of creative forms ie: music and dancing. To develop fine motor skills through art.
Health and Physical Understanding	To develop fine and gross motor skills using a range of techniques and resources. To develop spatial awareness. To develop basic principles of health and hygiene.
Cognitive Development	To begin developing attention span. To participate in a learning environment. To develop problem solving skills.
Social Development	To develop self confidence. To develop positive relationships. To develop self help skills. To develop a basic understanding and respect for the diverse ways that people live.

2-3 years	Learning Goals
Learning and Literature	To talk about, listen to and share experiences. To experiment with different forms of writing and drawing to represent ideas. To express ideas and feeling through language, art, drama, music movement and dance.
Health and Physical Understanding	To extend fine and gross motor skills through kicking, throwing, catching and running. To encourage both boys and girls to actively participate in a wide range of learning experiences. To be exposed to information regarding health and hygiene.
Cognitive Development	To develop concrete thinking skills. To experience a range of opportunities for creative expression. To create and construct using a broad range of materials.
Social Development	To acknowledge and respect the rights of everyone. To see themselves as part of a larger society made up of various cultural groups. To resolve conflict through negotiation.

3-5 years	Learning Goals
Learning and Literature	To encourage creative development and imagination. To use different forms of communicating. To develop awareness that society shares some common forms of communication including numeric and literacy.
Health and Physical Understanding	To master basic skills in movement, balance and other large motor activities. To have confidence in physical abilities. To use tools for writing and drawing.
Cognitive Development	To develop pre-maths skills. To recognise that environments are made up of living and non living things. To collect, classify and analyse and discuss information.
Social Development	To develop an awareness and respect for individual cultural backgrounds. To develop a positive self image. To promote a sense of social responsibility.

GROWNG, NURTURNING AND EXPERIENCING VEGETABLE AND FLOWER GARDENS

Our centre’s have additional space to provide children of all ages and their families the opportunity to learn and experience the excitement of growing and nurturing vegetable and flower gardens. Throughout the seasons the children will attend to and learn about health, nutrition and the environment. At the end of the growth cycle the vegetables and flowers are picked for the children and families to enjoy.

OUTSIDE SCHOOL HOURS CARE

Kids Capers Childcare offers outside School Hours Care for school children in a safe and secure environment. School children are offered a variety of exciting and age appropriate activities themed to provide a fun and educational environment. Our OSHC will offer time for children to complete their homework in a quiet non-threatening environment with the support of teachers and peers.

Activities will be offered based on individual choice, with a variety of life skills, craft, music and group games.

VACATION CARE

Kids Capers Childcare offers exciting and stimulating Vacation Care Programs during the school holidays. The program will be especially designed to cater for all age children, and caters for the dynamic, every changing needs of today’s active children.