ABOUT US
L’Atelier is an approved Preschool for the provision of Childcare Benefit.
OUR STORY
L’Atelier is derived from the French meaning the studio or workshop.
To us it means a place to explore, create, dream, wonder and build.
It also alludes to the schools of Reggio Emilia, in Italy and the inspiration we draw from the “Reggio Approach.” In a Reggio environment, the studio is central to the children’s experience. Here they are given the opportunity to develop many skills that then enable them to explore and represent their ideas and interests in a variety of mediums.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
- To encourage and nurture children to explore, create, wonder and grow in a safe and caring environment.
- To offer a holistic approach to care, which is flexible and responsive to the needs of the individual child, the family, our staff and our community.
- To provide a learning environment where children feel safe, secure and accepted without prejudice.
- To encourage partnerships with families. To respect the values and beliefs of all families and the primary role of parents as care-givers.
- To provide play experiences the enhance decision making, mastery of skills and the discovery of his/her unique self. To focus on what is learned through the process and provide a range of experience that is challenging but achievable
OUR Program
Our programs are designed, implemented and evaluated by our highly qualified early childhood teacher, who adopts a Regio Amelia approach to teaching and learning which encourages multi-modal inquiries which fuse language, mathematics, science, information technology and sustainable development. Together with the specialist teacher and highly skilled teacher’s assistant, L’Atelier for Children also offers music and dance, art and Italian which are all complimented by sensory rich learning environments to stimulate curiosity and a sense of wonder.
Our program provides learning experiences indoors and outdoors, taking on the play-based learning approach. Children are encouraged to make a connection with the natural environment. We believe the natural environment evokes children’s senses and promotes wonder, curiosity and an intrinsic desire to protect our world. The use of natural materials and neutral colours promotes a sense of calm and allows for open ended creativity.
SPECIAL FEATURES
The Early Years Learning Framework underpins our program placing emphasis on the arts and creativeness, numeracy and problem solving, literacy, gross and fine motor skills, values education, socialisation as well as play based learning experiences
Large indoor play space, bright and hygienic learning environment
Natural outdoor environment with green grass, ample shade, swings, bike track, sand/water play, edible vegetable garden and interactive fort
ACECQA Quality Assurance Participant
Reverse Cycle Air Conditioning
Inspiration derived from the Reggio Emilia Approach
4 highly qualified classroom staff. All Staff have First Aid Qualifications and a Working with Children Check
Appropriate indoor and outdoor resources, equipment and toys suited to the development needs of this age group
Child Care Benefit
Western Australian Owned and Operated
FLOW OF THE DAY
- Drop of your Child
- Outdoor and indoor exploration
- Numeracy
- Morning Tea
- Exploration time
- Art
- Gross and fine motor skills
- Literacy
- Lunch
- Rest/quiet time
- Outdoor and nature play
- LOTE, values and music
- Afternoon tea
- Pack away time
- Reflection and outdoor play
- Pick up
OUR FEES AND OPENING TIMES
( You can drop off your children from 8:00 am - 9.20 am. Our morning mat Session starts from 9.30 am )
( Collect your children between 3.20 pm - 4:00 pm )
CHILD CARE SUBSIDY
From 2 july 2018, the child care benefit and child care rebate will be replaced by a single child care subsidy. The child care subsidy will be means tested based on the combined family income, the fortnightly activity of families - such as work, study or volunteering - and the type of service child attends,*
If you are currently receiving Child Care Benefit and/or Child Care Rebate, you will most likely be eligible to receive the new Child Care Subsidy. However, it's not an automatic process, and there are a few things you need to do now, to transition to the new subsidy.
THINGS TO BRING
- A backpack
- A change of clothes
- A Packed lunch
- 1 healthy snack box and 1 piece of fruit
- A hat
- A water bottle
- A pillow slip
- 4 nappies if required
Our Children share a fruit platter and plain crackers for afternoon tea time
